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PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode May 28, 2016

Season 2016 Episode 1490 | 24m 50s

On this episode for Saturday, May 28, a war with the Islamic State appears to be escalating on two fronts and the number of migrants crossing from Libya to Europe is surging. Later, hear how South Dakota is trying to attract new lawyers to the state in the wake of an attorney shortage. Lisa Desjardins anchors from New York.

Aired: 05/27/16 | Expires: 06/27/16
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