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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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Extras
Retired Army colonel explains why Patriot missiles are so valuable and in short supply
Russian missile attacks on Kyiv expose weakness in Ukraine's air defense
What El-Sayed's primary win means for Democrats in November
How new findings on ovarian cancer origins may help reduce risk
News Wrap: Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director
How the Battle of the Little Bighorn reshaped U.S. policy toward Native Americans
Tennessee secretary of state on redistricting, election security and low voter turnout
What scientists are learning after SpaceX debris crashed into the moon
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