On this edition for Sunday, August 1, a surge in Delta cases leads to a rise in hospitalizations, and the emotional and social impact of the pandemic on students. Also, a new exhibition seeks to highlight the impact of solitary confinement. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New York. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

On this edition for Saturday, July 31, surge in the Delta variant across the U.S., fuels renewed calls to reinstate mask mandates even for the vaccinated, and millions face eviction as federal protection is set to expire. Also, the fight for equality in Massachusetts' cannabis industry. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New York. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Friday on the NewsHour, as new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention exposes how infectious and dangerous the COVID variant of the coronavirus is, we discuss the science. Then, Afghan interpreters arrive on U.S. shores, finding safety after risking it all to help America during the war. And, China tightens its grip on Hong Kong by closing the border to prevent a mass exodus.

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Thursday on the NewsHour, a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases prompts authorities nationwide to push harder for masking and vaccinations. Then, U.S. gymnast Sunisa Lee wins gold in the gymnastics all-around in a historic first amid resistance to the games in Japan. And, new laws allowing the killing of gray wolves to protect livestock in several states spark outcries from conservationists.

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Wednesday on the NewsHour, a bipartisan push brings an elusive infrastructure deal closer to completion. Then, millions of tenants and landlords face an uncertain future as the federal moratorium on evictions is set to expire. And, as the U.S. military struggles with how to combat racism among soldiers, we speak to Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown about how to address the problem.

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Tuesday on the NewsHour, Dr. Anthony Fauci joins us to discuss revised CDC guidelines for face coverings amid spread of the delta variant. Then, we hear powerful testimony from the police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol from terrorists in January. And, Olympic gymnast Simone Biles steps aside saying she is not in a good place to compete -- a powerful move to prioritize her mental health. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Monday on the NewsHour, as the spike in COVID-19 infections and deaths sparks a renewed push for vaccinations, we explore where they will be mandatory. Then, we check in on the latest from Congress' budget and infrastructure negotiations. And, the Greek government targets migrant advocates as Europe struggles with its refugee crisis.

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On this edition for Sunday, July 25, a look inside President Biden's battle to get a pair of highly ambitious infrastructure and social bills passed as negotiations stretch on another week, another deadly wildfire season rages on the West Coast while some survivors wait years for compensation, and in our signature segment: singer-songwriter Jackson Browne looks back at 50 years on the stage. Hari Sreenivasan anchors. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

On this edition for Saturday, July 24, after a year-long delay, the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo are finally underway and competition is already heating up, demand grows for Biden to expand a protected status for Haitians in the U.S., a last-ditch effort to save a disappearing bird in Maryland pays off, and in our signature segment: refugees fleeing conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region face challenging conditions in neighboring Sudan. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New York. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Friday on the NewsHour, the Olympic Games begin with an empty opening ceremony amid the pandemic and recent COVID cases among athletes. Then, how the Chinese government's banning of a children's book in Hong Kong is emblematic of larger repression. And, David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart break down the politics of the January 6 investigation and the infrastructure negotiations in Congress.

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