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Service Members, Not Citizens: Meet The Veterans Who Have Been Deported

Former U.S. Marine Daniel Torres stands outside the Deported Veteran Support House, known as the The Bunker, in eastern Tijuana. David Gilkey/NPR hide caption

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Service Members, Not Citizens: Meet The Veterans Who Have Been Deported

Military service does not guarantee U.S. citizenship, which has meant a group of veterans has wound up together just over the border in Tijuana, Mexico, at a refuge they've dubbed "The Bunker."

Obama's Speech Offers Optimistic Alternative To GOP Candidates' View

by Mara Liasson

Obama's Speech Offers Optimistic Alternative To GOP Candidates' View

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State Of The Union Address: Lame-Duck President's Farewell Speech

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Iran Frees 10 Detained U.S. Sailors, Iran State TV Says

by Peter Kenyon

Iran Frees 10 Detained U.S. Sailors, Iran State TV Says

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Aid Convoy Reaches Starving Syrians In Southern City Of Madaya

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U.S. Journey Stalled, Cubans Stuck In Costa Rica Finally Fly To El Salvador

by Carrie Kahn

U.S. Journey Stalled, Cubans Stuck In Costa Rica Finally Fly To El Salvador

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You're Never Too Wealthy To Want A Little More

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In Iowa, Trump Spins Current Events To His Point Of View

by Robert Siegel

In Iowa, Trump Spins Current Events To His Point Of View

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Trump Wasn't At The State Of The Union But His Presence Was Felt

by Tamara Keith

Trump Wasn't At The State Of The Union But His Presence Was Felt

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St. Louis Rams To Pack Up And Move To Los Angeles

by Ben Bergman

St. Louis Rams To Pack Up And Move To Los Angeles

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European Commission May Strip Poland Of Its Vote Among EU Nations

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

European Commission May Strip Poland Of Its Vote Among EU Nations

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Stay Tuned For Some Great New TV In 2016

Sesame Street has found a new home on HBO; episodes will air on PBS nine months after they first hit the pay cable network. HBO hide caption

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Stay Tuned For Some Great New TV In 2016

by Eric Deggans

Stay Tuned For Some Great New TV In 2016

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Futbol Club Barcelona's Neymar da Silva Santos pours champagne over Adriano as their team won the final match against River Plate at the FIFA Club World Cup soccer tournament in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Dec. 20. Shuji Kajiyama/AP hide caption

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Sweetness And Light

Soccer, The Normal-Sized Player's Game

by Frank Deford

Soccer, The Normal-Sized Player's Game

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Politics

In Speech On Capitol Hill, Obama Requests Few Specifics Of Lawmakers

by Ailsa Chang

In Speech On Capitol Hill, Obama Requests Few Specifics Of Lawmakers

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Law

Obama Asks Congress For Help In Overhauling Justice System

by Carrie Johnson

Obama Asks Congress For Help In Overhauling Justice System

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Law

Solar Firms Stop Selling Panels In Nevada To Protest State Rule Change

by Jeff Brady

Solar Firms Stop Selling Panels In Nevada To Protest State Rule Change

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National

Service Members, Not Citizens: Meet The Veterans Who Have Been Deported

by Quil Lawrence

Service Members, Not Citizens: Meet The Veterans Who Have Been Deported

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National

Dress First Lady Wore To State Of The Union Sells Out Online

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National Security

What National Security Issues Did Obama Not Bring Up In The State Of The Union?

by Phil Ewing

What National Security Issues Did Obama Not Bring Up In The State Of The Union?

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Economy

Obama Touts U.S. Economy In His Final State Of The Union

by Scott Horsley

Obama Touts U.S. Economy In His Final State Of The Union

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Business

Volkswagen CEO: 'We Didn't Lie' About Emissions

by Sonari Glinton

Volkswagen CEO: 'We Didn't Lie' About Emissions

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