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Friday November 20, 2020

Biden Gives New Hope To Refugees Fleeing Religious Persecution

Yazidi refugees from Iraq are among those fleeing religious persecution. The Biden administration promises to allow refugees into the U.S. at much higher numbers than the Trump administration did. Muhammed Muheisen/AP hide caption

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Religion

Biden Gives New Hope To Refugees Fleeing Religious Persecution

November 20, 2020 • Joe Biden intends to admit 125,000 refugees in his first year. Many will be fleeing religious persecution. While highlighting persecution, President Trump cut refugee admissions to 15,000.

Biden Gives New Hope To Refugees Fleeing Religious Persecution

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Americans Worry About Transfer Of Power: 'We Need Our Country To Come Together'

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National

Americans Worry About Transfer Of Power: 'We Need Our Country To Come Together'

November 20, 2020 • As President Trump still refuses to concede, some Americans are fearful he's trampling democratic norms, while others trust the election process but fear lasting political extremism.