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DACA recipients see little reason to hope in latest proposal

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

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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Immigration-sparked shutdown adds to court backlog

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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Catholic student says he didn't disrespect Native American

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."
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Dueling Senate bills would end shutdown in different ways

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.
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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.
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Report says 1 in 3 U.N. staffers has been sexually harassed

Report says 1 in 3 U.N. staffers has been sexually harassed

The organization surveyed over 30,000 respondents. The findings reflect a disturbing trend of inappropriate behavior in the humanitarian world.
by Malaka Gharib

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Editor's note: Racial bias in MPR's work? We want to know

Editor's note: Racial bias in MPR's work? We want to know

An upcoming conference aims to encourage journalists to examine their own racial biases and assumptions. MPR is part of that effort and is taking a deep look now at its own newsroom.
by Nancy Cassutt

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