Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/december-16-2021-pbs-newshour-full-episode Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Thursday on the NewsHour... Thursday on the NewsHour, rapidly increasing infection rates from the omicron variant in the U.S. prompt more COVID concerns, Congress wrangles over the massive Build Back Better Bill and other contentious legislation in the final weeks of the year, and a new exhibit showcases the work of a forgotten photographer documenting the fight for equality. Listen to the Broadcast Subscribe to the Full Show Podcast Segments From This Episode As the holiday season nears, concerns of a resurgent virus are growing 9 min News Wrap: Death toll rises to 75 after Kentucky tornadoes, 16 still missing 4 min Democrats wrangle over high-stakes agenda as crunch time approaches 12 min Why a website with explicit directions for suicide remains active 9 min How Italian ski resorts are trying to reopen safely using vaccine passports 7 min Biden awards Medals of Honor to three soldiers. Here’s a closer look at their lives 5 min Exhibit showcases work of a forgotten photographer who documented the fight for equality 6 min