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African American Studies celebrates 50 years at the U of M

African American Studies celebrates 50 years at the U of M

This year marks the 50-year anniversary of the start of the African American Studies department at the University of Minnesota. The University established the department in 1969, but only after pressure and protests from black student activists.
by Cathy Wurzer

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U.S. agents fire tear gas at migrants trying to cross Mexico border

U.S. agents fire tear gas at migrants trying to cross Mexico border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection authorities say they fired tear gas to deter about 150 Central American migrants from climbing over or under the U.S.-Mexico border fence into California.

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If you're over 50, chances are the decision to leave a job won't be yours

A new data analysis by ProPublica and the Urban Institute shows more than half of older U.S. workers are pushed out of longtime jobs before they choose to retire, suffering financial damage that is often irreversible.

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Opioid makers face wave of lawsuit in 2019

Opioid makers face wave of lawsuit in 2019

Opioid manufacturers and distributors will be defending themselves against cases brought by thousands of communities around the country.
by Brian Mann

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Utah is first in the nation to lower DWI limit to .05 percent

Utah is first in the nation to lower DWI limit to .05 percent

Utah is making history by being the first state to lower its blood alcohol content limit for drunken driving to .05 percent.
by Nicole Nixon

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More health exams instituted for migrant children at border

More health exams instituted for migrant children at border

More thorough initial health screenings for migrants, as well as secondary screenings, will be held for every child in Border Patrol custody following the deaths of two Guatemalan children this month, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
by Associated Press

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Oldest American World War II veteran dies at 112

Oldest American World War II veteran dies at 112

Richard Overton enlisted in an all-black battalion, serving in Iwo Jima and Okinawa. He loved ice cream, whiskey and cigars. "Today we mourn not just a hero, but a legend," the U.S. Army said.
by Sasha Ingber

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2018 was a year of drastic cuts to U.S. refugee admissions

2018 was a year of drastic cuts to U.S. refugee admissions

America is rejecting more legal immigrants than ever before. Refugee advocates warn that President Trump's aim is to dismantle the U.S. refugee resettlement program.
by Deborah Amos

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Americans are optimistic about the future — just don't ask about politics

Americans are optimistic about the future — just don't ask about politics

A substantial share of Americans are feeling hopeful about the new year, according to a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll. And some of us, especially young people, plan to make resolutions.

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Some Japanese-Americans wrongfully imprisoned during WWII oppose census question

Some Japanese-Americans wrongfully imprisoned during WWII oppose census question

In the 1940s, the U.S. government used census data to locate and wrongfully incarcerate Japanese-Americans. Some are now speaking out against plans to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census.

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