PBS NewsHour

Thursday, August 8, 2013

08/08/2013 | 54m 43s

Tonight on the program, we examine the contamination crisis in Fukushima, Japan, where radioactive water continues to leak into the ocean. Also: A family gets recognition and more control of their mother's famous DNA, journalist Dan Balz on how the 2012 presidential campaign changed elections, a group of seniors who avoided moving to the retirement home and the debate on apps for babies.

Aired: 08/08/13

Expired: 12/31/69

Rating: NR

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