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PBS News Hour

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Millions of Americans turn to PBS for the solid, reliable reporting that has made PBS News Hour one of the most trusted news programs in television.

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Season 2013 Episode 1700 | 58m 25s | CC

Tonight on the program, we take a look at a reversal by the Afghan government in pulling out of talks with the U.S. and the Taliban. Also: President Obama calls for an international reduction in nuclear arms, scientists swarm to observe the noisy life cycle of the cicada, Sen. Tim Kaine discusses immigration reform and actor John Lithgow argues for the value of an education in the humanities.

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