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NSA Chief Grilled at Senate Hearing on Surveillance Programs

NSA chief Army Gen. Keith Alexander faced tough questions from senators at a hearing over the agency's top secret surveillance programs. Alexander defended the programs, saying, "we're trying to protect Americans." Ray Suarez has more on the hearing and an update on NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden.

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December 29, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode
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Wednesday on the NewsHour, "PBS NewsHour" covers what you need to know about rising COVID infection rates and a spike in hospitalizations among children.
December 28, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode
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Tuesday on the NewsHour, as rising omicron cases keep many at home, "PBS NewsHour" explains the new CDC recommendations for shorter isolation times.
December 25, 2021 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode
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On this edition for Saturday, December 25, Omicron cases rise and disrupt holiday travel plans, and the world’s most powerful and largest space telescope launches.
December 23, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode
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Thursday on the NewsHour, the jury finds Minnesota police officer Kim Potter guilty in her manslaughter trial after she shot and killed Daunte Wright.
December 21, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode
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President Joe Biden announces plans to ship free COVID tests to millions of Americans, and tells military medical personnel to help hospitals expecting a case surge.
December 20, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode
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Monday on the NewsHour, more U.S. schools and businesses close while hospitals brace for a wave of new patients from the omicron variant.
December 17, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode
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Friday on the NewsHour, former Minneapolis police officer Kim Potter takes the stand in her own defense in the trial over the killing of Daunte Wright.
December 16, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode
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Thursday on the NewsHour, rapidly increasing infection rates from the omicron variant in the U.S. prompt more COVID concerns.
December 15, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode
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Wednesday on the NewsHour, the Federal Reserve signals an increase in interest rates as inflation rises.
December 14, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode
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Tuesday on the NewsHour, families and businesses begin picking up the pieces in the wake of devastating tornadoes that left scores dead.
December 12, 2021 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode
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On this edition for Sunday, December 12, recovery begins after devastation from the tornado and storm outbreak in the central and southern U.S.
December 11, 2021 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode
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On this edition for Saturday, December 11, more than 30 tornadoes and severe storms tore through the central and southern U.S., killing dozens of people.
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