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Employers struggle with hiring undocumented workers: 'You cannot hire American here'

Employers struggle with hiring undocumented workers: 'You cannot hire American here'

Unauthorized immigrants often do manual, low-paying jobs, and employers say they have no choice but to hire them. But the White House and advocates for lower immigration say the law is the law.
by John Burnett

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Florida could serve as example for lawmakers considering red flag laws

Florida could serve as example for lawmakers considering red flag laws

Florida adopted a red flag law last year after the shooting that killed 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Since then, courts there have approved about 2,500 risk protection orders.
by Greg Allen

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A guide to what's happening in Hong Kong

A guide to what's happening in Hong Kong

For months, Hong Kong has been at a boiling point, teeming with protesters and police officers. Here's an overview of what's been going on and why.
by Colin Dwyer

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As immigrants stream to suburbs, leaders dig deep to meet their needs

As immigrants stream to suburbs, leaders dig deep to meet their needs

In recent years, several first, second and even some third-ring suburbs in the Twin Cities have seen their populations of foreign-born residents spike. The latest census data has shown double-digit increases over the past two to three decades in many communities.
by Mike Moen

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Outdoor Afro fosters community through outdoor recreation

Outdoor Afro fosters community through outdoor recreation

Outdoor Afro works to build community for African-American outdoor enthusiasts and increase diversity in outdoor recreation.
by Simone Cazares

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Poll: Americans, including Republicans and gun owners, broadly support red flag laws

Poll: Americans, including Republicans and gun owners, broadly support red flag laws

People are hotly divided about many gun restrictions — but not on extreme risk protection orders. They allow police to temporarily take guns from people seen to be a risk to themselves or others.
by Leigh Paterson

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Amid homelessness crisis, Los Angeles restricts living in vehicles

Amid homelessness crisis, Los Angeles restricts living in vehicles

Nearly 10,000 people in Los Angeles live in vehicles. The City Council recently extended a ban on sleeping overnight in cars, vans or RVs in residential areas and near parks or schools.
by Anna Scott

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For Black mothers and babies, prejudice is a stubborn health risk

For Black mothers and babies, prejudice is a stubborn health risk

African-American women are more likely than white women to die in childbirth or have their infants face complications. They’re also more likely to encounter demeaning behavior while getting care. Some in Minnesota are working to change that.
by Catharine Richert

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