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September 3, 2019 7:00 AM

As refugee admissions hit record low, one Minneapolis school fights to adapt

Institutions primarily serving new refugees in Minnesota are grappling with how to survive with fewer people to serve.

by Ibrahim Hirsi

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September 3, 2019 6:00 AM

As rising heat bakes U.S. cities, the poor often feel it most

Hotter neighborhoods tend to be poorer in dozens of major U.S. cities. That extra heat can have serious health effects for those living there.

by Meg Anderson and Sean McMinn

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September 2, 2019 7:05 AM

'I'm just for animals': The veterinarian who rescues animals from conflict zones

Dr. Amir Khalil has led rescue operations and created sanctuaries around the world for 20 years. In April, he embarked on his biggest mission: saving animals from a struggling zoo in the Gaza Strip.

by Oliver Whang

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August 30, 2019 2:07 PM

Tracking Trump on immigration: A relentless push to reshape migration

The Trump administration has tried every tool at its disposal to tighten the nation's immigration policies. But many of its efforts have run into opposition from Congress, courts and local critics.

by Joel Rose

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August 30, 2019 5:18 AM

What do you call the 'anniversary' of a disaster?

It's been 400 years since the first enslaved Africans were brought to Virginia. But don't call this month an "anniversary."

by Leah Donnella

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August 28, 2019 2:22 PM

In fight for better working conditions, Somalis find their voice

Labor advocacy may be new to Somalis in Minnesota, but it’s a story well-known to the German, Scandinavian and Eastern European immigrants of years gone by. Now, a new generation of immigrants is making change.

by Ibrahim Hirsi

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August 26, 2019 4:32 PM

Minn. joins lawsuit filed over rollback of child immigrant protections

Nearly 20 states, including Minnesota, are suing the Trump administration over its effort to alter a federal agreement that limits how long immigrant children can be kept in detention.

by The Associated Press

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August 26, 2019 1:26 AM

Hong Kong police fire warning shot during night of violent clashes with protesters

Dramatic video of the protests shows a small group of police officers being pushed back by stick-wielding demonstrators. An officer suddenly draws his side arm and fires into the air.

by Scott Neuman

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August 23, 2019 12:59 PM

Lengthy detention of migrant children may create lasting trauma, say researchers

The Trump administration is trying to legalize indefinite detention of migrant families. But detention can be emotionally crushing for kids, leading to long-term mental health problems like PTSD.

by Rhitu Chatterjee

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August 23, 2019 6:48 AM

Nation's largest Hispanic journalist group drops sponsorship by Fox News

The conservative network ignored the Hispanic journalists group's concerns about its immigration coverage, NAHJ says. The break came when a Fox pundit compared migrants with Nazis who invaded Europe.

by Richard Gonzales

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Social Issues

As refugee admissions hit record low, one Minneapolis school fights to adapt

As rising heat bakes U.S. cities, the poor often feel it most

'I'm just for animals': The veterinarian who rescues animals from conflict zones

Tracking Trump on immigration: A relentless push to reshape migration

What do you call the 'anniversary' of a disaster?

In fight for better working conditions, Somalis find their voice

Minn. joins lawsuit filed over rollback of child immigrant protections

Hong Kong police fire warning shot during night of violent clashes with protesters

Lengthy detention of migrant children may create lasting trauma, say researchers

Nation's largest Hispanic journalist group drops sponsorship by Fox News

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