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July 24, 2019 3:03 PM

Deaths as bomber detonates in Mogadishu mayor's office

A suicide bomber walked into the office of Mogadishu's mayor and detonated explosives strapped to his waist, killing six people and badly wounding the mayor minutes after a visit from the new United Nations envoy, Somali officials said Wednesday.

by Associated Press

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July 24, 2019 10:30 AM

Federal judge blocks Trump administration's new asylum rule

Just hours earlier, another judge ruled that the change could take effect because it was "in the greater public interest to allow the administration to carry out its immigration policy."

by Vanessa Romo

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July 23, 2019 4:47 PM

Immigration roundup that targeted 2,100 nets 35 arrests

An immigration enforcement operation that President Trump said was part of an effort to deport "millions" of people from the United States resulted in 35 arrests, officials said Tuesday.

by Associated Press

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July 23, 2019 4:00 AM

Broadening the circle of competitive swimming

Against a backdrop of drowning disparities, swimmers of color are embracing the sport while making it more inclusive.

by Riham Feshir and Iyana Esters

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July 22, 2019 7:17 PM

Trump expands fast-track deportation authority across U.S.

Starting Tuesday, fast-track deportations can apply to anyone in the country illegally for less than two years. Previously, those deportations were largely limited to people arrested almost immediately after crossing the Mexican border.

by Associated Press

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July 22, 2019 10:00 AM

'A Fiery Unrest: Why Plymouth Avenue Burned'

A new documentary explores the causes and consequences of violence that broke out in north Minneapolis in July of 1967.

by MPR News Staff

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July 21, 2019 6:02 PM

U.S. hotels caught in fight over housing detained migrants

There's a new target in the clash over immigration: hotels. Advocacy groups and unions are pressuring Marriott, MGM and others not to house migrants who have been arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.

by Associated Press

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July 21, 2019 11:42 AM

Police launch tear gas as Hong Kong protest turns violent

Hong Kong's protest movement took a violent turn on Sunday, as police launched tear gas at protesters after a massive march continued late into the evening, and subway riders were attacked by masked assailants who apparently were targeting pro-democracy demonstrators.

by Associated Press

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July 20, 2019 11:01 AM

Now starring in children's cartoons: authentic indigenous characters

An Alaska Native girl (Molly of Denali), an Andean boy (Pachamama), two half-brothers in Mesoamerica (Victor and Valentino): Three new animated TV shows or films feature Native people without bygone-era baggage.

by Mandalit del Barco