PBS News Hour full episode, Oct. 17, 2024

Thursday on the News Hour, the leader of Hamas and architect of the Oct. 7 attacks is killed by Israel's military. Abortion measures on the ballot in the critical swing states of Nevada and Arizona could tip the balance in the presidential race. Plus, we examine the stark climate change policy differences between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS: 
How Israel found and killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar
What's next for Israel and Hamas after Sinwar's killing?
News Wrap: Father, son indicted for Georgia school shooting
Harris, Trump continue push for undecided voters
Abortion measures could help tip the presidential race
Review urges Secret Service shake-up after security failures
Where Harris and Trump stand on climate change policies
A Brief But Spectacular take on being a wildland firefighter

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00:00 - Introduction
02:43 - Hamas Leader Killed-Nick Schifrin
08:27 - Hamas Leader Killed-Guests
18:35 - News Wrap
24:54 - Vote 2024
29:37 - Abortion on the Ballot
38:23 - Under Scrutiny
44:23 - Promises & Policies
50:23 - Brief But Spectacular