PBS NewsHour

February 9, 2019 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode

On this edition for Saturday, Feb. 9,Virginia’s political scandal deepens with demands for the lieutenant governor to step down, Iran marks 40 years since the Islamic Revolution, and excavating for Rome’s subway yields ancient discoveries. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New York.

Modern construction in Rome yields ancient discoveries

5m 8s

Work on Rome’s new state-of-the-art subway line near the Colosseum has been plagued by delays, but it’s also unearthed a surprise treasure trove of thousands of artifacts, including a Roman military barracks and an ancient home with more than a dozen rooms featuring frescoes, mosaic floors and other decorations nearly intact. NewsHour Weekend Special correspondent Christopher Livesay reports.

Previews + Extras

  • Border wall funds debated by congressional committee: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Border wall funds debated by congressional committee

    S2019 E43 - 4m 13s

    A bipartisan group of Congress members working on a deal to avoid another partial government shutdown next Friday are still negotiating some major issues including the funding amount for increased border security and number of detention beds. Annie Karni of the New York Times joins Hari Sreenivasan for an update on the talks.

  • Anniversary marks 40 years of tense U.S.-Iran ties: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Anniversary marks 40 years of tense U.S.-Iran ties

    S2019 E43 - 5m 17s

    This month marks the 40th anniversary of the Iranian revolution when Ayatollah Khomeini returned to establish an Islamic republic and toppled the U.S.-backed regime of the Shah. Suzanne Maloney of the Brookings Institution joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the history of U.S.-Iran relations, Iran’s economy, and what’s next.

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