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Minnesota immigration crackdown is ending, Homan says

By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

The immigration crackdown in Minnesota that led to mass detentions, protests and two deaths is coming to an end, border czar Tom Homan said Thursday.

What caused the sudden and confusing closure of El Paso's airspace

By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas, Genesis Magpayo

Airspace over El Paso was temporarily shut down on Wednesday. The Trump administration blamed the issue on drug cartels flying drones, but multiple reports say the closure was triggered by the Pentagon testing a new anti-drone defense system without giving…

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Boston's role in America's founding and its struggle to meet its ideals

By Judy Woodruff, Frank Carlson

The New England Patriots’ Super Bowl defeat was a disappointment for fans, but the team's return to the national stage also served as a reminder of the role the Greater Boston Area played in the country’s founding. Judy Woodruff explores…

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Pentagon-FAA dispute over lasers to thwart cartel drones led to airspace closure, AP sources say

By Seung Min Kim, Ben Finley, Mary Clare Jalonick, Morgan Lee, Josh Boak, Associated Press

The sudden and surprising airspace closure over El Paso, Texas, on Wednesday stemmed from the Pentagon's plans to test a laser to shoot down drones used by Mexican drug cartels, sources told the Associated Press.

Few leads in Guthrie investigation after 11 days, yet cases often break unexpectedly

By Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press/ Report for America

Eleven days after the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie vanished from her home in the foothills outside Tucson, Arizona, investigators had yet to identify a suspect or even a person of interest Wednesday.

WATCH: Millions inspired by monks' 'Walk for Peace'

By Deema Zein

“We walk not to bring any attention to us, but we just hope that we raise awareness of peace to all the people who will meet along the road.”…

Trump 'insisted' to Netanyahu that Iran talks continue as Israel pushes for tougher limits

By Farnoush Amiri, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press

Trump says the deal needs bans on nuclear weapons and missiles. Netanyahu’s office says he wants tougher limits, including on missiles and Iran’s support for Hamas and Hezbollah.

Lemley, Kauf take gold and silver for U.S. in women's moguls

By Associated Press

Elizabeth Lemley, 20, won the eight-skier final with a score of 82.30 points.

Investigators searching a location in Arizona in disappearance of Nancy Guthrie

By Ty O'Neil, John Seewer, Hallie Golden, Associated Press

A person was detained for questioning Tuesday in the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, hours after the FBI released surveillance videos of a masked person wearing a handgun holster outside Guthrie’s front door the night she vanished from her Arizona home.

FAA lifts airspace shutdown over El Paso after announcing 10-day closure hours earlier

By Associated Press

A Mexican cartel drone incursion prompted an hourslong closure of airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas that was lifted on Wednesday morning, the Trump administration said.