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PBS News Hour

PBS NewsHour full episode Dec. 13, 2016

Season 2016 Episode 3480 | 54m 28s

Tuesday on the NewsHour, President-elect Donald Trump taps ExxonMobil chief Rex Tillerson for secretary of state, raising questions about Russian connections. Also: Syrians facing a deadly onslaught record their final goodbyes, where American students rank compared to their global peers, a law to bolster the U.S. mental health system and learning how to appreciate art like an artist.

Aired: 12/12/16 | Expires: 01/12/17
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