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Indigenous Peoples Day? Italians say stick with Columbus

Indigenous Peoples Day? Italians say stick with Columbus

A movement to abolish Columbus Day and replace it with Indigenous Peoples Day has gained momentum in some parts of the U.S., but the gesture also has prompted howls of outrage from some Italian-Americans.
by The Associated Press

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Dove expresses 'regret' for racially insensitive ad

Dove expresses 'regret' for racially insensitive ad

The beauty brand pulled the ad for body wash from its Facebook page following a backlash from social media users.

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80 years on, Dominicans and Haitians revisit painful memories of Parsley Massacre

80 years on, Dominicans and Haitians revisit painful memories of Parsley Massacre

This week marks the anniversary of the 1937 massacre, in which Dominican soldiers targeted Haitians living near the Dominican-Haitian border. A team from NPR's Latino USA gathered survivors' memories.
by Marlon Bishop and Tatiana Fernandez

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U.S. seeks to quash lawsuit opposing transgender military ban

U.S. seeks to quash lawsuit opposing transgender military ban

The lawsuit "is premature and should be dismissed for many reasons, including that the Defense Department is actively reviewing such service requirements, as the president ordered," said Justice Department spokeswoman Lauren Ehrsam.
by The Associated Press

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ACLU sues to increase access to abortion pill

ACLU sues to increase access to abortion pill

The suit, challenges a longstanding regulation allowing the abortion pill to be dispensed only at a medical facility under the care of a certified provider.
by Sarah McCammon

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With uncertain future, 'Dreamers' face a deadline

Thursday is an important deadline for some young immigrants who have DACA status.
by Tom Weber

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When do we call it terrorism?

The shooting in Las Vegas has reignited a debate about when an incident should and should not be labeled an act of terror.
by Kerri Miller and MPR News Staff

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Germany celebrates 1st same-sex weddings after law change

Germany celebrates 1st same-sex weddings after law change

Town halls in Berlin, Hamburg and elsewhere opened their doors to mark the event, made possible by a surprise vote in Parliament three months earlier.
by Associated Press

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