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PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode Aug. 13, 2016

Season 2016 Episode 2260 | 25m 08s

On this episode for Saturday, Aug. 13, rebel forces in Syria seized control of the city of Manbij from the Islamic State and the National Weather Service issued a flood watch for Louisiana after heavy rains fell on portions of the state. Later, hear how high rents in the Silicon Valley are causing some residents to live in vehicles. NewsHour’s William Brangham anchors from New York.

Aired: 08/12/16 | Expires: 09/12/16
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