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On The Navajo Nation, 5,000 Workers Dependent On A Federal Paycheck

Teacher Shanelle Yazzie works with children at a Head Start facility on the Navajo Nation. Funds to keep the Head Start programs running are slow to reach these facilities during the federal government shutdown. Laurel Morales/KJZZ hide caption

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On The Navajo Nation, 5,000 Workers Dependent On A Federal Paycheck

Native American tribes are more dependent on federal dollars than many other communities. As the shutdown continues, Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye is asking Congress to exempt tribes.

Opinion: The Strange Silence Over China's Muslim Crackdown

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Opinion: The Strange Silence Over China's Muslim Crackdown

Opinion: The Strange Silence Over China's Muslim Crackdown

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A Critic Of Turkey, The Knicks' Enes Kanter Speaks Out About His Fears For His Life

A Critic Of Turkey, The Knicks' Enes Kanter Speaks Out About His Fears For His Life

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On The Navajo Nation, 5,000 Workers Dependent On A Federal Paycheck

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On The Navajo Nation, 5,000 Workers Dependent On A Federal Paycheck

by Laurel Morales

On The Navajo Nation, 5,000 Workers Dependent On A Federal Paycheck

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Gospel And Black Church Communities Grapple With The Allegations Against R. Kelly

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Gospel And Black Church Communities Grapple With The Allegations Against R. Kelly

Gospel And Black Church Communities Grapple With The Allegations Against R. Kelly

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Finding God, Love And The Meaning Of Life In Messiaen's 'Turangalîla-Symphonie'

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Finding God, Love And The Meaning Of Life In Messiaen's 'Turangalîla-Symphonie'

Finding God, Love And The Meaning Of Life In Messiaen's 'Turangalîla-Symphonie'

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