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PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 18, 2026
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56:45Now PlayingWednesday on the News Hour, as Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand in a landmark trial on the addictive nature of social media, we hear from a parent about the risks to kids. The U.S. says it will further reduce its troop presence in Syria after fighting ISIS there for the last decade. Plus, the immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities creates uncertainties for teachers and students.
Zuckerberg takes stand in social media addiction trial
Mother says social media built to addict children
U.S. cuts forces in Syria as new leader fights terror threat
Avalanche in Northern California kills at least 8 skiers
News Wrap: Bhattacharya to serve as acting head of CDC
Minnesota students face fallout of immigration crackdown
Sewage spill in Potomac becomes a political flashpoint
What the Texas primaries could reveal about the midterms
Ethan Hawke on his Oscar-nominated role in 'Blue Moon'
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Social media companies deliberately addict children with impunity
Zuckerberg deliberately targeted children for addiction
Social media addiction and cyberbullying led to son's suicide
Social media addiction caused behavioral changes and suicide
U.S. reducing troop presence in Syria
U.S. withdrew support for Kurdish forces in Syria
U.S. troop withdrawal threatens Syria stability and counterterrorism
U.S. and Iran nuclear negotiations at impasse
U.S. military buildup in region amid Iran tensions
Iran preparing for U.S. military strike
ICE detention operations traumatizing school communities
Trump administration deporting child with active asylum case
School enrollment drops due to immigration enforcement fear
Immigration enforcement causing families to self-deport
Child traumatized by ICE enforcement and protest violence
Children experiencing long-term trauma from ICE enforcement
Immigration enforcement creating public health crisis in schools
Teachers carrying documents for ICE encounters
Historic sewage spill into Potomac River
Sewage spill reveals infrastructure vulnerability nationwide
Potomac River unsafe for months due to sewage contamination
Government accountability lacking in sewage spill response
Trump blames local authorities for sewage spill
Federal funding cuts contributed to infrastructure failure
CBS blocked interview with Democratic Senate candidate
Democratic primary candidates differ in rhetorical style
Republican primary candidates similar on policy but differ stylistically
Texas redistricting targets Latino voters for Republican advantage
Democratic base voters unhappy with party leadership
Democratic demographic advantage narrative not materializing in Texas
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