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January 24, 2019 5:55 AM

Poll: 6 in 10 Americans blame Trump for shutdown

A strong majority of Americans blame President Trump for the record-long government shutdown and reject his primary rationale for a border wall, according to a new poll that shows the turmoil in Washington is dragging his approval rating to its lowest level in more than a year.

by The Associated Press

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January 23, 2019 5:20 PM

DACA recipients see little reason to hope in latest proposal

President Trump's latest plan to reopen the federal government would extend the program's protections for another three years, but the idea is likely dead on arrival and no one knows what comes next.

by Associated Press

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January 23, 2019 3:36 PM

Should young Americans be required to do public service? Federal panel says maybe

The National Commission on Military, National, and Public Service says it is considering how the nation could implement a universal service program and whether it should be mandatory or optional.

by Bill Chappell

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January 23, 2019 3:11 PM

Venezuelan opposition leader Guaido declares himself president, with U.S. backing

President Trump recognized Juan Guaido over Nicolas Maduro as Venezuela's president as hundreds of thousands of protesters flooded Venezuela's streets to demand Maduro's resignation.

by Daniella Cheslow and Richard Gonzales

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January 23, 2019 2:16 PM

Immigration-sparked shutdown adds to court backlog

With the government in limbo, immigration courts are unable to process many of the cases awaiting action.

by Riham Feshir

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January 23, 2019 1:44 PM

Minnesotans share their stories of traveling for labor and delivery services

Since we launched a series of reports on rural maternity care, we've heard from many people across the state about their struggles finding a place to deliver their baby. Here are a few.

by Catharine Richert

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January 23, 2019 7:19 AM

Catholic student says he didn't disrespect Native American

"I was not disrespectful to Mr. Philips. I respect him. I'd like to talk to him," the teen said on NBC's "Today" show. In hindsight, I wish we could've walked away and avoided the whole thing, but I can't say that I'm sorry for listening to him and standing there."

by The Associated Press

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January 23, 2019 6:02 AM

Dueling Senate bills would end shutdown in different ways

One vote will be on McConnell's own measure, which reflects Trump's offer to trade border wall funding for temporary protections for some immigrants. The second is set for a bill approved by the Democratic-controlled House reopening government through Feb. 8, with no wall money, to give bargainers time to talk.

by The Associated Press

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January 22, 2019 6:31 PM

Judge declares Iowa fetal heartbeat law unconstitutional

An Iowa state judge on Tuesday struck down the state's restrictive "fetal heartbeat" abortion law, which would have been the most restrictive anti-abortion law in the nation.

by Associated Press