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Tuesday

Border Patrol Urged To Crack Down On Corruption In Its Own Ranks

U.S. agents compare notes as they patrol along the Mexico border near McAllen, Texas. A draft report by outside experts calls for steps to confront any claims of corruption in the Border Patrol. Eric Gay/AP hide caption

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The Two-Way

Border Patrol Urged To Crack Down On Corruption In Its Own Ranks

The draft report by outside law enforcement experts says the agency needs more internal affairs investigators. It also calls for more transparency in investigations, especially shootings by agents.

Friday

Thursday

At 96, Poet And Beat Publisher Lawrence Ferlinghetti Isn't Done Yet

Lawrence Ferlinghetti, pictured here in 2004, was the principal publisher of the writers and poets known as the Beat Generation. Gezett/ullstein bild via Getty Images hide caption

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Poetry

At 96, Poet And Beat Publisher Lawrence Ferlinghetti Isn't Done Yet

The publisher of Allen Ginsberg's iconic poem "Howl" has three books coming out this year and is also working on a novel. Looking back, he says, "Everything was better than it is when you're old."

At 96, Poet And Beat Publisher Lawrence Ferlinghetti Isn't Done Yet

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Monday

Tuesday

Law

U.S. Citizen Stranded In Yemen Sues State Department

Several Yemeni-American men report being stranded temporarily in Yemen after the U.S. seized their passports. They say the government accused them of fraud and forced them to sign false confessions.

U.S. Citizen Stranded In Yemen Sues State Department

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Friday

Monday

Law

U.S. Judge To Rule On Asylum Challenge Involving Families From Central America

A federal judge is expected to rule on whether it is constitutional to hold women and children from Central America, who are seeking asylum in the U.S., in detention centers.

U.S. Judge To Rule On Asylum Challenge Involving Families From Central America

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Friday

Law

San Francisco Police Texting Scandal Could Compromise Thousands Of Cases

The San Francisco district attorney has identified 3,000 criminal cases that could be compromised by a growing scandal involving racist and otherwise offensive text messages sent by police officers.

San Francisco Police Texting Scandal Could Compromise Thousands Of Cases

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Thursday

Friday

California Bill Could Limit Police Access To Body Camera Footage

Oakland police officers, wearing body cameras, form a line during demonstrations against recent incidents of alleged police brutality nationwide. Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images hide caption

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National

California Bill Could Limit Police Access To Body Camera Footage

Lawmakers want to prohibit police officers from viewing video from their body cameras before they write their reports. It's part of an effort to bring more transparency to policing.

California Bill Could Limit Police Access To Body Camera Footage

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Friday

Thursday

How Almonds Became A Scapegoat For California's Drought

Dead almonds on a drought-stricken tree near Fresno, Calif., on April 10, 2015. Michael Nelson/EPA/Corbis hide caption

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The Salt

How Almonds Became A Scapegoat For California's Drought

The relentless drought has turned almonds into a target for water conservationists who bemoan that it takes one gallon of water to grow one almond. Growers say the bad rap is unfair and misleading.

How Almonds Became A Scapegoat For California's Drought

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Tuesday

Thursday

National

Amid Drought, Central Valley Residents Face Rising Water Prices

A small California town may run out of water because the drought has driven up the price to buy it. Residents of Cantua Creek, Calif., say they can't afford to pay the $30 monthly increase in their bills. The state has offered temporary relief to Fresno County, which supplies water to Cantua Creek. But officials must find an affordable solution for residents to keep taps running long-term.

Amid Drought, Central Valley Residents Face Rising Water Prices

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Tuesday

National

California Plastic Bag Referendum Could Spark Environmental Showdown

A referendum to repeal California's statewide ban on plastic single-use bags has been added to the November 2016 ballot. The measure was backed by the plastic bag industry.

California Plastic Bag Referendum Could Spark Environmental Showdown

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