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PBS NewsHour | Full Episode | Thursday, August 21, 2014

Season 2014 Episode 2330 | 53m 50s

Thursday on the NewsHour, we take a look at the members, mission and tactics of the Islamic State group. Also: Bank of America makes a record settlement with the Justice Department, former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell takes the stand in his public corruption trial, Israeli strikes kill several Hamas leaders in Gaza and two Americans who were treated for Ebola return home.

Aired: 08/20/14 | Expires: 12/31/69
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Extras
Netanyahu meets with Trump as U.S. restarts talks on Iran’s nuclear program
Bondi sidesteps Epstein questions in tense Judiciary Committee hearing
Rep. Crow signals legal action after administration’s effort to indict 6 Democrats
Revised economic numbers inject uncertainty into jobs market
Mideast experts on what Israel wants from U.S.-Iran nuclear discussions
Boston's role in America's founding and its struggle to meet its ideals
News Wrap: Canadian police identify mass shooting suspect
What caused the sudden and confusing closure of El Paso's airspace
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