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July 29, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode
Season 2021
Episode 210
Thursday on the NewsHour, a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases prompts authorities nationwide to push harder for masking and vaccinations. Then, U.S. gymnast Sunisa Lee wins gold in the gymnastics all-around in a historic first amid resistance to the games in Japan. And, new laws allowing the killing of gray wolves to protect livestock in several states spark outcries from conservationists.
Correction: In the news summary, NewsHour stated that Hmong Americans are Americans of Laotian descent. The Hmong people are an ethnic group from several countries in Asia, mainly Laos, Vietnam, Thailand and South China. The NewsHour regrets the error.
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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.
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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.
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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.