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May 20, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode
Season 2021
Episode 140
Thursday on the NewsHour, Israel announces a cease-fire in the 11-day war against Hamas, spurring hopes for an end to the deadly conflict. Then, South Korea's foreign minister discusses how to engage with the North as the Biden administration recalibrates U.S. policy. And, how demand for workers in the U.S. leads to calls for legal status for America's undocumented workforce.
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The Biden administration says Israel is likely not adhering to international law in its war against Hamas.
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Israel bombards Rafah as its leaders respond with defiance to President Biden freezing some weapons deliveries.
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The Biden Administration puts a hold on sending thousands of bombs to Israel over concerns about how the weapons would be used in Rafah.
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Israel seizes control of a Gaza border crossing as a cease-fire and hostage deal hangs in the balance.
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Hamas and Israel trade ceasefire claims, as Israel launches a targeted operation in parts of Rafah and demands tens of thousands leave the crowded city.
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A look at how students and administrators at some colleges are diffusing tensions over pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
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"PBS NewsHour" asks NATO’s Secretary General if the delayed U.S. aid to Ukraine is too late to make a difference.
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A court rejects Trump's claim of immunity with major implications for his election interference case.
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Why a record number of people across America are experiencing homelessness this holiday season.
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How some cities are testing no-strings-attached payment programs as a way to help lower-income residents get a leg up.
56:45
Hunter Biden's plea deal unravels over concerns about whether future charges can be brought against the president's son.
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This episode is the July 19, 2023 broadcast.