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Divorce Is Prohibited In The Philippines, But Moves Are Underway To Legalize It

Anti-divorce protesters marched in Manila in February. The Philippine House of Representatives passed a bill in March that would legalize divorce. Ted Aljibe/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Divorce Is Prohibited In The Philippines, But Moves Are Underway To Legalize It

The Philippines is one of only two countries where divorce remains illegal. But a new bill permitting it has passed the House. A recent survey found 53 percent of Filipinos favor allowing divorce.

News Brief: Primaries Roundup, VA Secretary Hearing, War In Syria

by Mara Liasson , Quil Lawrence

News Brief: Primaries Roundup, VA Secretary Hearing, War In Syria

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FEC Takes On Online Political Ads

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Progressive Activist Defeats Longtime Democrat In New York Primary

by John O'Connor

Progressive Activist Defeats Longtime Democrat In New York Primary

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What To Know About Trump's VA Secretary Nominee Robert Wilkie

by Quil Lawrence

What To Know About Trump's VA Secretary Nominee Robert Wilkie

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Families React To Supreme Court Upholding Of Travel Ban

by Joel Rose

Families React To Supreme Court Upholding Of Travel Ban

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Angels (Kygo Edit) The XX

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Divorce Is Prohibited In The Philippines, But Moves Are Underway To Legalize It

by Michael Sullivan

Divorce Is Prohibited In The Philippines, But Moves Are Underway To Legalize It

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Mexican-American Duo Jesse & Joy Advocate For Migrants In The U.S.

Jesse and Joy Huerta, who make up the Mexican pop duo Jesse & Joy, are considering making English-language albums, and have become vocal advocates for Mexican migrants in the U.S. Carrie Kahn/NPR hide caption

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Mexican-American Duo Jesse & Joy Advocate For Migrants In The U.S.

by Carrie Kahn

Mexican-American Duo Jesse & Joy Advocate For Migrants In The U.S.

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Remembrances

Baseball Remembers Yosh Kawano

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Law

An ACLU Lawyer On Family Reunification Order

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Law

Supreme Court Upholds Trump Travel Ban

by Nina Totenberg

Supreme Court Upholds Trump Travel Ban

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A Girl Killed Nicely Contemporary Noise Sextet

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Intravenous Pete Robbins

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Sen. Claire McCaskill On Tariffs' Impact

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World

U.S Increases Economic Pressure On Iran

by Jackie Northam

U.S Increases Economic Pressure On Iran

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Do Not Disturb The Mayor While He's Jogging

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Politics

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez On Her Primary Victory

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Lawmakers Interview FBI Agent Who Sent Anti-Trump Texts

by Ryan Lucas

Lawmakers Interview FBI Agent Who Sent Anti-Trump Texts

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A Hundred Moons GoGo Penguin

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Autumn Leaves Brennan Villines

Politics

U.S. Ban On Travelers From Several Countries Upheld By High Court

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Law

Federal Judge In San Diego Bars Migrant Family Separations

by Jean Guerrero

Federal Judge In San Diego Bars Migrant Family Separations

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Law

Supreme Court Rules Against Mandatory Union Dues For Public Employees

by Nina Totenberg , David Greene

Supreme Court Rules Against Mandatory Union Dues For Public Employees

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