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January 12, 2020 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode

January 12, 2020 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode

Nigeria hits polio milestone as the world eyes eradication

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Nigeria once had the most cases of wild polio in Africa, but it has now been three years since the disease was last detected. And as health workers there continue looking for children who have not received polio vaccinations, the WHO may soon certify the country free of the crippling virus. Special correspondent Benedict Moran and video journalist Jorgen Samso report with U.N. Foundation support.

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    Vocalist Buika fuses genres to form unique musical style

    S2020 E13 - 9m 17s

    Since her debut solo album in 2005, singer-songwriter Buika has built her career by defying musical genres. The Latin Grammy-winning vocalist infuses flamenco, jazz, soul, blues and Spanish folk into her music, and sings in multiple languages, including her native Spanish. Tom Casciato spoke with Buika about her musical roots and why, for her, every venue she sings in is a "big stage."

  • Uncertainty continues to loom over Senate impeachment trial: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Uncertainty continues to loom over Senate impeachment trial

    S2020 E13 - 3m 44s

    As the Democratic-led House prepares to move articles of impeachment against President Trump to the Republican-controlled Senate, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday called for a fair trial that would include additional witnesses. Jeff Greenfield joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the Senate trial, the pressure being put on potential GOP defectors and the 2020 presidential race.

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