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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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Scientists explore large-scale geoengineering to slow glacier melt
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on primary races to watch in Florida and Alaska
National debt nears $40 trillion: How we got here and why it matters
Instead of selling, business owner donates company to trust for charity
Trump lashes out at South Korea over its refusal to join Iran war
Where the Iran war stands as 60-day window to reach peace deal expires
News Wrap: 7 dead after storms and catastrophic floods in Midwest
Remembering the life and career of Hayden Panettiere
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