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How maps packed with data help scientists fight malaria
High-tech maps may help researchers understand and predict disease outbreaks like malaria, an illness that kills between 600,000 and 1 million people each year. Scientists have begun using temperatures, rainfall patterns and other data to better target areas most at risk. Special correspondent Spencer Michaels reports on other potential applications of these tools.
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Thursday on the NewsHour, one of the deadliest days for Americans in Afghanistan in a decade after suicide bombings at Kabul's airport.

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Tuesday on the NewsHour, the U.S. negotiates with the Taliban to secure "safe passage" of civilians leaving the country.

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August 11, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode

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August 9, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode

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Friday on the NewsHour, the latest jobs report shows a strong labor market and a falling unemployment rate.

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Tuesday on the NewsHour, New York's attorney general finds Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women as he denies the claims.

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"PBS NewsHour" examines the massive infrastructure legislation deal reached by a bipartisan group of senators.

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Friday on the NewsHour, as new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention exposes how infectious and dangerous the COVID variant of the coronavirus is, NewsHour discusses the science.

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On this edition for Saturday, July 3, an update on "PBS NewsHour's" story on the protracted battle over a gas pipeline in Oregan state.

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June 6, 2021 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode

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On this edition for Sunday, May 30, President Biden honors military families this Memorial Day, Asian American business owners hope for a rebound after a spate of attacks on their community.

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On this edition for Saturday, May 29, millions of Americans travel for Memorial Day as more states lift mask mandates.