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'Barely treading water': Why the shutdown disproportionately affects black Americans

'Barely treading water': Why the shutdown disproportionately affects black Americans

As the government shutdown enters its fourth week, federal workers are struggling to make ends meet. But according to Jamiles Lartey, the shutdown is having a disproportionate effect on black workers.
by Ari Shapiro

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Clinics struggle to resolve fears over Medicaid sign-ups and green cards

Clinics struggle to resolve fears over Medicaid sign-ups and green cards

Should doctors warn patients of a policy threat that may not come to pass? That's the question pending, as the Trump administration weighs whether to deny green cards to immigrants on Medicaid.
by Ana B. Ibarra

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Human trafficking reaches 'horrific' new heights, declares U.N. report

Human trafficking reaches 'horrific' new heights, declares U.N. report

A new report from the U.N. Office of Drugs and Crime finds that violent conflict is creating new opportunities for traffickers -- and children and girls are increasingly targeted.
by Diane Cole

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Child care: 1 more way some federal workers struggle during shutdown

Child care: 1 more way some federal workers struggle during shutdown

Many child care centers in federal buildings affected by the partial government shutdown are also closed, leaving parents few options when it comes to their kids.
by Mary Rose Madden

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As shutdown continues, thousands of federal workers visit pop-up food banks

As shutdown continues, thousands of federal workers visit pop-up food banks

The Capital Area Food Bank says it distributed more than 30,000 pounds of fresh produce on Saturday to federal workers impacted by the ongoing partial government shutdown.
by Ian Stewart

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Adults assemble to play Pokemon Go on Minnesota Fairgrounds

Adults assemble to play Pokemon Go on Minnesota Fairgrounds

Over the past year, the "Pokemon Go" craze has dipped, shifted and amped up again. With a major, notable twist: What seemed like a craze for kids, teens and parents has shifted to mostly just parents. Or, simply, adults.
by Associated Press

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