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Thursday, February 6, 2014

Season 2014 Episode 370 | 52m 37s

On the PBS NewsHour tonight, a day before the opening ceremonies at the Sochi Winter Olympics, we look at the American athletes who could strike gold. Also: a UN report details the Syrian war’s toll on children, adjunct professors struggle to get by, Jay Leno says goodbye to “Tonight,” the effect of campaign cash on the battle for the Senate and a new look at the history of the Parthenon.

Aired: 02/05/14 | Expires: 12/31/69
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