PBS NewsHour

News Wrap: Syrian troops fight militant attack in Aleppo

Clip: Season 2015 | 2m 48s

In our news wrap Friday, more than a dozen Islamic militant groups, including al-Qaida's affiliate in Syria, launched an assault on government positions in the Syrian city of Aleppo. Also, Aetna announced it’s buying rival health insurance company Humana for $37 billion. If approved, Aetna will become the second largest health insurer in the U.S.

Aired: 07/03/15

Expired: 08/02/15

Rating: NR

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