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Why many U.S. combat veterans fight a second war at home

On average, 20 U.S. military veterans daily die by suicide, and suicides among active duty personnel are increasing. A number of treatments for veterans with depression and post-traumatic stress disorder exist, but they have drawbacks. Special correspondent Mike Cerre looks at treatment options and follows up on U.S. Marines with whom he was embedded during the war in Iraq.

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September 24, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode
56:34
Friday on the NewsHour, President Biden's agenda stalls in Congress amid disagreements among democrats over his $3.5 trillion spending plan.
September 13, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode
57:46
Monday on the NewsHour, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken faces congressional scrutiny over the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
September 9, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode
57:46
Thursday on the NewsHour, the Taliban orders an end to all protests as they finally allow the departure of some 200 American citizens from Afghanistan.
September 6, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode
57:46
Monday on the NewsHour, the Gulf Coast and Northeast continue to assess the damage in the wake of Ida's massive storm damage and flooding.
August 31, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode
56:45
Tuesday on the Newshour, President Joe Biden defends the U.S. exit as the Taliban celebrate their return to power in Afghanistan.
August 26, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode
57:46
Thursday on the NewsHour, one of the deadliest days for Americans in Afghanistan in a decade after suicide bombings at Kabul's airport.
August 17, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode
57:46
Tuesday on the NewsHour, the U.S. negotiates with the Taliban to secure "safe passage" of civilians leaving the country.
August 11, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode
57:46
August 11, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode
August 9, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode
56:45
August 9, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode
August 6, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode
56:45
Friday on the NewsHour, the latest jobs report shows a strong labor market and a falling unemployment rate.
August 3, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode
56:44
Tuesday on the NewsHour, New York's attorney general finds Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women as he denies the claims.
August 2, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode
56:45
"PBS NewsHour" examines the massive infrastructure legislation deal reached by a bipartisan group of senators.
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