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PBS NewsHour full episode September 1, 2015

Season 2015 Episode 2440

Tuesday on the NewsHour, Pope Francis allows priests to forgive Catholic women who have had abortions. Also: Drilling for oil and conserving wildlife in the Arctic, an effort to stop young Tunisians from joining the Islamic State, confronting economic challenges that heighten racial divides in the U.S. and Jonathan Franzen talks about his new novel.

Aired: 08/31/15
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Trump extends deadline for Iran to reopen oil route or face power plant strikes
As more U.S. forces head to Mideast, military experts break down capabilities
Iran warns of 'surprise' for U.S. troops if ground invasion begins
How climate change has powered the heat wave blanketing much of the U.S.
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How Major League Baseball's new 'robo ump' challenge system works
More states legalize medically assisted suicide for terminal patients
Germany considers banning social media for most children
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