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Problems driving migrant crisis persist
The EU deal with Turkey to stem the tide of migrants crossing the Aegean Sea has seen more and more asylum seekers flocking to the western Mediterranean, with deadly results. More than 1,000 have drowned there in the past several weeks, and the ones that do succeed face an uncertain future. Gwen Ifill talks to Amin Awad of the UN refugee agency for more on how Europe is combating the crisis.
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Wednesday on the NewsHour, parents remain divided on face coverings in schools as more states repeal their requirements amid declining COVID infections.

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U.S., European and Russian leaders hold separate high-level talks in ongoing attempts to defuse tensions over Ukraine.

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Friday on the NewsHour, the White House chief of staff discusses the latest jobs report and President Biden's domestic priorities.

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Tuesday on the NewsHour, vaccines could soon be available for children under age 5 raising hopes and new questions for parents.

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Justice Breyer's retirement makes way for President Biden to fulfill his campaign promise and nominate the first Black woman to the Supreme Court.

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Monday on the NewsHour, the United States puts thousands of troops on heightened alert as the threat of Russian invasion grows more severe.

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Friday on the NewsHour, health systems buckle under the latest surge of hospitalizations from COVID-19 as schools struggle to keep the virus at bay.

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Thursday on the NewsHour, the Supreme court blocks vaccine requirements for large businesses but permits them for most health care workers.

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Monday on the NewsHour, some medical experts warn the CDC's latest guidance on COVID-19 is creating confusion.

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Wednesday on the NewsHour, how politicians and Trump supporters have spread false narratives about what happened on Jan. 6.

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Tuesday on the NewsHour, U.S. school districts are forced again to choose between in-person and remote learning amid the surge in COVID cases.

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Friday on the NewsHour, new COVID cases soar, breaking pandemic records across the U.S.