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PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode Sept. 17, 2016

Season 2016 Episode 2610 | 25m 04s

The president of South Sudan denounced a corruption report by a U.S.-based human rights group alleging he looted the country’s oil and mineral wealth and killed tens of thousands of citizens. Later, learn how a for-profit school system co-founded by a former Google executive is mirroring methods used in the tech industry like collecting data from users. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from St. Louis.

Aired: 09/16/16 | Expires: 10/18/16
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Painter Alex Katz reflects on his career and artistry ahead of 100th birthday
Pediatrician says RFK Jr. sowing doubt about measles-associated deaths
News Wrap: Lindsay Clancy jury deadlocked and unable to reach verdict
Inside Afghanistan's secret schools where women defy the Taliban to educate girls
Prolonged Iran war creating major dent in global economy, Cliff Kupchan says
U.S. strikes Iran again as Tehran targets American allies in Gulf region
Whistleblower's attorney details concerns over USPS mail-in ballot system
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