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When Asylum-Seeking Women And Children Immigrants Are Welcomed Like Criminals

Last week, Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Sarah Saldaña discussed the federal government's plan to end the detention of women and children at the Karnes facility in Karnes City, Texas. Eric Gay/AP hide caption

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U.S.

When Asylum-Seeking Women And Children Immigrants Are Welcomed Like Criminals

Immigrants at the U.S.-Mexico border, often fleeing violence, are put in detention centers. That was the best way to handle the influx at the time, says one Homeland official. Now, rules are changing.

Young Republicans Ponder Trump's Lasting Impact On The GOP

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Young Republicans Ponder Trump's Lasting Impact On The GOP

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Traffic Hauschka

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Ping Hauschka

After Reaching Out His Hand, President Obama Will Step Foot In Cuba

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After Reaching Out His Hand, President Obama Will Step Foot In Cuba

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After Reaching Out His Hand, President Obama Will Step Foot In Cuba

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World

Canadian Government To Investigate Thousands Of Missing Indigenous Women

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Arizona Primary: Republicans Playing Immigration Policy Card Still Draws Voters

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Animals

The Story Pitch We Caught And Released: The 'Assfish'

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Rwanda Tries To Persuade Its Citizens To Drink The Coffee They Grow

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The Salt

Rwanda Tries To Persuade Its Citizens To Drink The Coffee They Grow

by Erika Beras

Rwanda Tries To Persuade Its Citizens To Drink The Coffee They Grow

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Life Mask Portico Quartet

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Dark Moon, High Tide Afro Celt Sound System

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First And Last Two Letters Are Key To Solve This Puzzle That's Not So Easy

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First And Last Two Letters Are Key To Solve This Puzzle That's Not So Easy

by Will Shortz

First And Last Two Letters Are Key To Solve This Puzzle That's Not So Easy

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'Alone In Berlin' Features The Story That Continues To Revise And Resonate

In the new film Alone In Berlin, based on Hans Fallada's beloved but once-banned novel, Emma Thompson plays Anna Quangel. Real-life Otto and Elise Hampel were executed in 1943 for their acts of resistance against the Nazi regime. Leo Barraclough/YouTube hide caption

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Movies

'Alone In Berlin' Features The Story That Continues To Revise And Resonate

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'Alone In Berlin' Features The Story That Continues To Revise And Resonate

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Music

Alt.Latino Stakes Out SXSW: The Chamanas, Jenny And The Mexicats And More

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The Song for the UV House Mouse

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I'd Cry [Instrumental] Quantic, The Combo Bárbaro et. al.

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National

When Asylum-Seeking Women And Children Immigrants Are Welcomed Like Criminals

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When Asylum-Seeking Women And Children Immigrants Are Welcomed Like Criminals

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De Ushuaia la Quiaca Gustavo Santaolalla

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Invites Sur La Terre René Aubry

Politics

Donald Trump To Address Plans For U.S.-Israel Relationship

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Ivory Coast Struggles To Keep Economy Afloat After Terror Attack

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Africa

Ivory Coast Struggles To Keep Economy Afloat After Terror Attack

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Ivory Coast Struggles To Keep Economy Afloat After Terror Attack

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Animals

'Blackfish' Director Calls New SeaWorld Policy 'A Defining Moment'

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New England Patriot Nate Ebner Turns Olympic Rugby Team Hopeful

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Training Montage [Instrumental] Vince DiCola

'The West Wing Weekly' Podcast Promises To Break Down Every Episode

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Television

'The West Wing Weekly' Podcast Promises To Break Down Every Episode

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Music

Amanda Palmer Conquers Doubt To Balance Art And Motherhood

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Here's A Revelation: 'The Passion' Is Seal's First Acting Gig

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Television

Here's A Revelation: 'The Passion' Is Seal's First Acting Gig

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Here's A Revelation: 'The Passion' Is Seal's First Acting Gig

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Mad World Seal

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Kiss From A Rose

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