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PBS NewsHour Weekend: Sunday, August 24, 2014

Season 2014 Episode 2360 | 25m 07s

On this edition, an American hostage is released in Syria. The strongest earthquake in 25 years rocks Northern California. And, in our signature segment, from the Philippines: will a new reproductive healthcare law slow down one of Asia's highest birth rates?

Aired: 08/23/14 | Expires: 12/31/69
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New focus on autism fuels debate over splitting the spectrum
Ex-agent weighs in on Secret Service security concerns
A look at health concerns as Roundup case reaches Supreme Court
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the growing risks of political violence
U.S.-Iran talks at impasse over nuclear program and Strait of Hormuz
Liz Landers and Lisa Desjardins describe chaos at Correspondents' Dinner shooting
Accused Correspondents' Dinner gunman charged with attempted assassination of Trump
News Wrap: King Charles arrives in Washington for state visit
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