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News Wrap: Russian-backed separatist leader killed

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News Wrap: Russia accused Ukraine of assassinating Alexander Zakharchenko .

In our news wrap Friday, Russia accused Ukraine of assassinating Alexander Zakharchenko to destabilize the region. Kiev denied the charge. Also, there's word that Russian intelligence bragged in 2016 that it had then-candidate Donald Trump "over a barrel." The Associated Press reports Justice Department official Bruce Ohr related that to Congress this week.

08/31/2018

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Clip: 8/31/2018 | 6m 43s | Leaders from both parties spoke fondly of their colleague, Sen. John McCain. (6m 43s)

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Clip: 8/31/2018 | 5m 34s | Aretha Franklin was remembered in a day-long service Friday by family and friends. (5m 34s)

Shields and Brooks on John McCain’s patriotism

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Clip: 8/31/2018 | 13m 15s | Mark Shields and David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s news. (13m 15s)

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Clip: 8/31/2018 | 3m 32s | The United States and Canada failed to reach a new free trade agreement (3m 32s)

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Clip: 8/31/2018 | 3m 13s | Sen. John McCain's family gathered as lawmakers paid final respects (3m 13s)

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