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PBS NewsHour full episode Jan. 28, 2015

Season 2016 Episode 280 | 54m 27s

Thursday on the NewsHour, the World Health Organization considers issuing an emergency over the fast-spreading Zika virus. Also: An American freed from Iranian prison describes his ordeal, a Republican debate without Trump, how ethanol may fuel Iowa voters, why the U.S. economy’s best days may be over, remembering the Challenger disaster, why radio will never die and two girls who love to build.

Aired: 01/27/16 | Expires: 02/27/16
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Extras
How Iranians are living through months of war and government crackdowns
Western states face more water cutbacks as Colorado River shrinks
What's in the proposed deal to disarm Hamas and withdraw Israeli forces from Gaza
Unaccompanied migrant children at risk of losing legal representation
Brooks and Capehart on Blanche’s stalled nomination and Trump's 'anti-weaponization fund'
Tens of thousands of migrants enter Spanish territory, then return to Morocco
Local arts groups that shape community culture face financial pressure
News Wrap: Death toll from Japan earthquake rises to 34
Why states want to change 'Sell By' labels on food
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