Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/wednesday-may-7-2014 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Wednesday on the News Hour... Tonight on the program, we take a look at Russian President Vladimir Putin, who announced that he was pulling back Russia's military troops from Ukraine's border. Also: Republicans gaining foothold for Senate primary showdowns, the U.S. and U.K. pledge support in finding abducted Nigerian schoolgirls, a look at harnessing boys' strengths in academics and Syrian opposition leader Ahmad Jabra. Listen to the Broadcast Subscribe to the Full Show Podcast Segments From This Episode News Wrap: Court forces Thai leader out of office for abuse of power Is Putin trying to diffuse the Ukraine crisis? In first primaries, Republicans gain footing for Senate showdown U.S., U.K. pledge help finding abducted Nigerian schoolgirls Harnessing boys' strengths and passions to improve academic achievement Can outside nations help rescue missing Nigerian girls? Syrian opposition leader on Homs retreat, international aid and chances for a political solution Wednesday, May 7, 2014