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June 8, 2018PBS NewsHour full episode

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Friday on the NewsHour, President Trump comes face-to-face with the leaders of G7 nations in Canada amid escalating tensions. Also: Anthony Bourdain's death raises awareness of mental health issues, Bill Clinton and James Patterson on their new book, Shields and Ponnuru on the week's news, the Washington Capitals win the Stanley Cup and more.

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