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Tuesday

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California Wildfires Destroy Homes But Can't Keep Holiday Spirit Down

Families in southern California are having to rebuild their Christmas plans after wildfires burned up their homes and everything they owned — including their children's presents.

California Wildfires Destroy Homes But Can't Keep Holiday Spirit Down

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Sunday

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2 Weeks In, Firefighters Battle To Save Homes From Southern California Wildfires

The Thomas Fire is on its way to being the largest in the state's history. Fourteen days in, the flames continue to burn in bone-dry, windy conditions.

2 Weeks In, Firefighters Battle To Save Homes From Southern California Wildfires

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Thursday

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Smoke Blankets Santa Barbara County, Not Everyone Can Evacuate

Wildfires have scorched hundreds of thousands of acres of Southern California. Residents who resisted calls to evacuate talk about living through the fires, and what "the new normal" looks like.

Smoke Blankets Santa Barbara County, Not Everyone Can Evacuate

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Wednesday

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Firefighters Battle The 5th Largest Blaze In California's History

Firefighters in California are making progress containing the enormous Thomas fire near Santa Barbara, but fear even one flying ember could send them back to where they were.

Firefighters Battle The 5th Largest Blaze In California's History

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Monday

U.S. Cancels Program For Recent Haitian Immigrants; They Must Leave By 2019

A May prayer service at Notre Dame D'Haiti Catholic Church in the Little Haiti neighborhood of Miami touched on the fate of Haitians under temporary protected status. On Monday, the Department of Homeland Security decided to let the protection expire. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption

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U.S. Cancels Program For Recent Haitian Immigrants; They Must Leave By 2019

The Department of Homeland Security announced that Haitians living in the United States since a catastrophic 2010 earthquake will have to return to their home.

Wednesday

New Study Finds That 4.2 Million Kids Experience Homelessness Each Year
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New Study Finds That 4.2 Million Kids Experience Homelessness Each Year

Those numbers are growing: About half of the youth who dealt with homelessness, experienced it for the first time, according to the study. Schools are often at the front line of this issue.

New Study Finds That 4.2 Million Kids Experience Homelessness Each Year

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Monday

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Pastor Urges Texas Shooting Survivors To Choose Light Over Darkness

A week after the shootings at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, the pastor held an emotional service at a community center. People honored the victims and gave hope to the community.

Pastor Urges Texas Shooting Survivors To Choose Light Over Darkness

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Saturday

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After Church Massacre, Many Texas Residents Want Gun Laws Relaxed For Protection

After Sunday's mass shooting at a church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, a gun store owner talks about the responsibility and debate around selling weapons.

After Church Massacre, Many Texas Residents Want Gun Laws Relaxed For Protection

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High School Football In Texas Takes On New Meaning After Shooting

High school football is a big deal in Texas and it's when people come together to cheer on their team. But after last week's church shooting, it's also an opportunity to reflect.

High School Football In Texas Takes On New Meaning After Shooting

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Monday

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Hondurans And Nicaraguans In The U.S. Anxious About Future Of Protected Status

"Temporary protected status" for immigrants from Honduras and Nicaragua expires Monday and among those worrying about whether the Trump administration will renew it are hotel workers in Las Vegas.

Hondurans And Nicaraguans In The U.S. Anxious About Future Of Protected Status

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Tuesday

After Tragedy In Las Vegas, The Weddings Must Go On

Agnes Kolodziaj and Lucas Pawelek kiss in front of the Gazebo at A Little White Wedding Chapel. The Polish couple started planning their Las Vegas nuptials six months ago. Leila Fadel/NPR hide caption

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After Tragedy In Las Vegas, The Weddings Must Go On

There were some cancellations after the massacre, but tourism officials are welcoming visitors while asking that they be respectful of the tragedy.

After Tragedy In Las Vegas, The Weddings Must Go On

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Monday

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Las Vegas Works To Secure Tourism Industry After Music Festival Shooting

Las Vegas has moved quickly to try and tamp down any impact the recent massacre may have on its tourism lifeline, but with unknown success. One chapel owner says there have been wedding postponements, and tourism officials say there have been cancellations, but no conventions have pulled out.

Las Vegas Works To Secure Tourism Industry After Music Festival Shooting

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Friday

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New Information Revealed About Shooting At Route 91 Harvest Music Festival

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department says the number of those injured increased and the gunman may have fired at aviation fuel tanks near the concert. But questions remain about the timeline.

New Information Revealed About Shooting At Route 91 Harvest Music Festival

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