Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/september-1-2022-pbs-newshour-full-episode Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Thursday on the News Hour... Thursday on the NewsHour, Democrats' chances of holding onto the House this November get a boost with a win in Alaska's special election, CDC advisors recommend another round of boosters specifically designed to fight the omicron variant of COVID-19 and the long-term impact of school shutdowns during the pandemic becomes apparent as students return to the classroom. Listen to the Broadcast Subscribe to the Full Show Podcast Segments From This Episode Rep.-elect Mary Peltola on her win in Alaska and Democrats’ chances of holding the House 8 min News Wrap: Biden set to step up attack on ‘extremist’ threats to democracy 6 min U.N. inspectors reach nuclear plant caught in crossfire of Ukrainian and Russian fighting 2 min CDC advisors endorse new boosters to fight omicron variant of COVID-19 6 min Long-term effects of COVID school shutdowns become apparent as students return to class 8 min U.N. report details possible crimes against humanity by China against Muslim Uyghurs 8 min VA secretary discusses health care overhaul helping veterans exposed to toxic burn pits 9 min U.S. military focuses recruiting efforts on video-game playing teenagers 8 min