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PBS News Hour full episode, Aug. 15, 2024

Thursday on the News Hour, mediators work to rekindle cease-fire talks while the death toll in Gaza crosses 40,000. Fact-checking the Trump and Harris campaigns’ latest claims as the candidates rally voters. Plus, a new form of the mpox virus spreads, prompting health officials to declare another global health emergency.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
U.S. official: Gaza cease-fire key to preventing wider war

Gazan families shattered as war’s death toll crosses 40,000

News Wrap: Ukraine says it captured Russian town of Sudzha

Fact-checking the latest campaign claims from Trump, Harris

Biden strikes deal to reduce Medicare prescription prices

How popular European destinations are deterring tourists

Epidemiologist breaks down how and where mpox is spreading

James Baldwin’s enduring influence on art and activism

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00:00 – Intro
02:10 – U.S. official: Gaza cease-fire key to preventing wider war
04:48 – Gazan families shattered as war’s death toll crosses 40,000
13:15 – News Wrap
19:53 – Vote 2024
27:37 – Drug Prices
34:19 – Unwelcome
42:17 – Health Emergency
47:31 – James Baldwin at 100
55:22 – Goodnight