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June 21, 2014PBS NewsHour full episode

Jun 21, 2014 7:08 PM EDT

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On Saturday’s program, Islamic extremists capture an Iraqi town on the border with Syria. Later, should desperately ill patients be allowed to take medications not approved by the FDA? And, learn about the viola that could fetch more than $45 million at an upcoming auction.

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