PBS NewsHour

April 27, 2019 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode

On this edition for Saturday, April 27, more deaths as security forces hunt for terrorists in Sri Lanka, Italy's new law pushes some migrants to take a dangerous journey through the Alps in search of a better life, and a 127-year-old murder mystery continues to draw fascination. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New York.

Migrants risk crossing the Alps fleeing Italy's crackdown

10m 1s

For years, Italy has been a major gateway for migrants entering Europe. But a new law passed in 2018 under the country's anti-migrant, populist government has been pushing migrants out. Many are now fleeing the crackdown high up into the Alps as they attempt to cross into France, often through treacherous and potentially fatal conditions. Special correspondent Christopher Livesay reports.

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    The enduring fascination with Lizzie Borden

    S2019 E134 - 8m 37s

    The case of Lizzie Borden, accused of brutally murdering her father and step-mother with an ax, has remained a source of fascination for more than 125 years. A new book examines the trial of Lizzie Borden, the historical context of this brutal crime, and how it continues to be reimagined. Megan Thompson recently spoke with Cara Robertson, the author of "The Trial of Lizzie Borden."

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    April 27, 2019 – PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode

    S2019 E134 - 25m

    On this edition for Saturday, April 27, at least one person was killed and three were injured during a shooting at a San Diego area synagogue, and Italy's new law pushes some migrants to take a dangerous journey through the Alps in search of a better life. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New York.

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