Thursday on the NewsHour, Democrats' chances of holding onto the House this November get a boost with a win in Alaska's special election, CDC advisors recommend another round of boosters specifically designed to fight the omicron variant of COVID-19 and the long-term impact of school shutdowns during the pandemic becomes apparent as students return to the classroom.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
Rep.-elect Mary Peltola on her win in Alaska
https://youtu.be/MPJhNqIiqbk
News Wrap: Biden to step up attack on 'extremist' threats
https://youtu.be/6rSkRcdT4GI
Inspectors reach Ukraine nuclear plant caught in crossfire
https://youtu.be/GTv29y811ao
CDC advisors endorse new boosters to fight omicron variant
https://youtu.be/YYGV8basxxY
COVID shutdowns impact apparent as students return to class
https://youtu.be/Kf5JWfI_6yg
U.N. reports on possible crimes against Uyghurs by China
https://youtu.be/ZzHxelG6FL4
VA secretary discusses help for vets exposed to burn pits
https://youtu.be/lI-t9vpFSZ0
U.S. military focuses recruiting on video-game playing teens
https://youtu.be/AlKvAYfZwKg

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00:00 - Intro02:40 - Vote 2022
10:27 - News Wrap
16:16 - New Boosters
22:39 - The Stolen Year
30:37 - Human Rights Abuses
38:38 - Caring for Veterans
47:20 - War Games