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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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