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Social Security Slated to Run Dry in 2033, Trustees Warn
Social Security will exhaust its trust fund in 2033 -- three years earlier than previous projections, the program's trustees announced Monday. Ray Suarez, Nancy Altman of Social Security Works and the Heritage Foundation's David John discuss its long-term health amid a retiring baby boomer population and a weakened economy.
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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.