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June 5, 2017PBS NewsHour full episode

Jun 5, 2017 7:39 PM EDT

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Monday on the NewsHour, British police raids nab a number of suspects linked to the bridge attack, as terrorism becomes a political football ahead of the U.K. election. Also: Diplomatic relations cut off between Qatar and many Middle East nations, Venezuela's economy in freefall, Politics Monday on the Trump travel ban, Bill Cosby heads to trial and living a full life without limbs.

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Economy Aug 21

U.S. deficit expected to exceed $1 trillion next year

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

World Aug 21

Germany’s Merkel dangles possibility of negotiated Brexit

By Frank Jordans, Associated Press

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World Aug 21

Putin says U.S. missile test warrants a response

By Associated Press

Economy Aug 21

Notes from Fed’s July meeting show officials widely divided on rate cut

By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press

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Science Aug 21

This young scientist studies wild animals. Bias against disability won’t stop her

By Vicky Stein

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World Aug 21

Hong Kong police in standoff with protesters after sit-in

By Johnson Lai, Yves Van Dam, Associated Press

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Nation Aug 21

Trump softens talk on background checks for gun purchases

By Jill Colvin, Associated Press

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Economy Aug 21

U.S. home sales rose in July, aided by low mortgage rates

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

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World Aug 21

Greece says it won’t assist Iranian tanker sought by U.S.

By Nicholas Paphitis, Associated Press

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Economy Aug 21

Beijing appeals to U.S. to ‘meet China halfway’ on trade

By Associated Press

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Nation Aug 21

WATCH: Trump administration proposes longer detention of migrant families

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Politics Aug 21

Outside money flows into race for Susan Collins’ Senate seat

By David Sharp, Brian Slodysko, Associated Press

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World Aug 21

Germany’s Merkel hosts UK Prime Minister Johnson as Brexit drama grows

By Danica Kirka, Kirsten Grieshaber, Associated Press

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World Aug 21

Iran proposes striking 4 zeros from its currency

By Amir Vahdat, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

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World Aug 21

Australian court upholds sex abuse verdict of Cardinal Pell

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World Aug 21

Danes criticize Trump for canceling visit over Greenland

By Jan M. Olsen, Associated Press

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World Aug 21

Trump cancels Denmark visit after prime minister dismisses Greenland talk

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

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Arts Aug 20

LA Opera opening a ‘thorough’ investigation into Placido Domingo allegations immediately

By Jocelyn Gecker, Associated Press

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Nation Aug 20

Philadelphia police commissioner resigning over sexual harassment allegations, mayor says

By Associated Press

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Politics Aug 20

WATCH: Trump acknowledges China polices may mean U.S. economic pain

By Kevin Freking, Josh Boak, Associated Press