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March 29, 2019 7:56 PM

Pope issues new edict requiring Vatican officials to report sex abuse allegations

Applicable only to Vatican personnel and diplomats around the world, it is the first unified policy for the protection of children and vulnerable adults. But critics say it doesn't go far enough.

by Vanessa Romo

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March 29, 2019 7:50 PM

Former Nevada candidate accuses Biden of unwanted touching, which he doesn't 'recall'

Lucy Flores wrote that the 2014 encounter "wasn't violent or sexual, it was demeaning and disrespectful." Biden's office says that he and staff who were present do not "recall what she describes."

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March 29, 2019 7:29 PM

Autopsy: Migrant child who died in U.S. custody had infection

Seven-year-old Jakelin Caal Maquin died Dec. 8, just over a day after she was apprehended by Border Patrol agents with her father after entering the U.S. illegally.

by Associated Press

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March 29, 2019 6:00 PM

Extremism appears to be on the rise; Minnesota has a tool to help

The cases of three Somali-American Minnesotans who plotted to join ISIS drove state probation officials to develop a first-of-its-kind program to deradicalize extremists. The program's architect is now sharing his takeaways with law enforcement nationally.

by Tom Crann, Kyle Shiely and Megan Burks

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March 29, 2019 4:42 PM

Trump threatens to close border with Mexico next week

Trump has previously threatened to close the border -- including at a rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Thursday night -- but this time was different as he gave a timetable.

by Associated Press

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March 29, 2019 1:34 PM

The latest immigration crackdown may be on fake Social Security numbers

The Social Security Administration says it's trying to clean up its records. But immigration advocates fear the real objective is to expose undocumented immigrants at work.

by Joel Rose

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March 29, 2019 1:00 PM

Trump extends deportation protection for Liberians, but what happens next?

Angela Davis spoke with U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips and a member of the Liberian community about the extension of Deferred Enforced Departure status.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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March 29, 2019 4:00 AM

Liberians in Minnesota welcome extension, look for permanent fix

A decision by the White House means many Liberian immigrants can stay in the United States for another year, but Liberians in Minnesota say they need a lasting solution.

by Tim Pugmire

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March 28, 2019 1:18 PM

White House extends Deferred Enforced Departure status for Liberians

The White House Thursday announced a one-year extension of Deferred Enforced Departure status for Liberians, noting that the situation in West Africa "remains concerning," and Liberia is an important regional partner for the United States.

by Martin Moylan