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PBS NewsHour full episode Dec. 18, 2014

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PBS NewsHour full episode Dec. 18, 2014

Season 2014 Episode 3520 | 54m 10s

Thursday on the NewsHour, we examine the wider impact of President Obama’s move to thaw relations with Cuba. Also: Cyber threats and free speech in Hollywood, allegations of teen mistreatment at Rikers Island, how Congress is rolling back regulation for big banks on Wall Street and holiday gifts that encourage better habits.

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