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The 2008 election and the religion gap

The 2008 election and the religion gap

When the word Muslim came up in the political rhetoric, it was most often used to try to frighten voters into shunning Obama. Eboo Patel, a Muslim and an interfaith activist, talks about what the 2008 election meant to him both in rhetoric and results.

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World Vision: Step into Africa

World Vision: Step into Africa

An exhibit by World Vision shows gives visitors a first-person perspective on what it is like to live in the AIDS epidemic in Uganda. The exhibit also highlights the relief efforts of World Vision, a faith-based humanitarian relief agency.

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Slaughterhouse manager arrested for hiring undocumented workers

Slaughterhouse manager arrested for hiring undocumented workers

A former manager of an Iowa slaughterhouse raided by federal immigration agents in May has been arrested on charges of hiring undocumented workers.

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Older Americans hit hard by economic turmoil

Older Americans hit hard by economic turmoil

Seniors and those close to retirement are getting hit hard by the volatile economy. Some are figuring out they can't afford to retire, and many retirees are heading back to work.
by Tom Robertson

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Speaking without an accent

Speaking without an accent

After studying the language for years, non-native English speakers often have another hurdle to overcome -- an accent. Many take advanced language classes to try to eliminate, or at least minimize, their accent. Often they're professionals who see an accent as a weakness in a competitive workforce.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Three decades later, dad and daughter reflect on joint custody

Three decades later, dad and daughter reflect on joint custody

Back in the 1970s, mothers usually got custody. Joint custody was a strange experiment. Thirty years later, one family looks back on their experience.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Why aren't the candidates talking about immigration?

Why aren't the candidates talking about immigration?

The economy and national security continue to dominate the race for president. One issue that has largely been ignored on the campaign trail, especially during this general election campaign, is immigration. Tom Crann sat down with Tamar Jacoby, president and CEO of ImmigrationWorks USA, to talk about the issue why it shouldn't be ignored.
by Tom Crann

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Rural communities meet with African immigrants

Rural communities meet with African immigrants

African immigrants, community leaders, and business people will discuss the concerns of Africans living in rural Minnesota at a summit today in St. Cloud.
by Ambar Espinoza

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Immigration officials raid southern Minnesota towns

Immigration officials raid southern Minnesota towns

Immigration and Customs Enforcement took 19 people into custody during an enforcement action in south central Minnesota.
by Sea Stachura

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Latinos in Gaylord claim police discrimination

Latinos in Gaylord claim police discrimination

Some Latino residents in the small town of Gaylord are filing a complaint with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights. They say they are victims of racial discrimination and retaliation by the town's police department.
by Sea Stachura

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