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People fleeing from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, in Przemysl

World Mar 28

As number of Ukrainians fleeing war hits 4 million, some signs of a slowdown

By Srdjan Nedeljkovic, Jamey Keaten, Associated Press

World Mar 04

Refugees fleeing the Russian invasion wait for trains to Poland in Lviv
1.2 million people have fled Ukraine, according to U.N. report

The U.N. refugee agency reported Friday that more than 1.2 million people have left Ukraine since the fighting began.

By Associated Press

World Mar 16

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News Wrap: U.S. Secretary of State Blinken accuses China of undermining stability in Asia

In our news wrap Tuesday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met their counterparts in Japan, where Blinken accused Beijing of undermining stability in Asia. Also, archaeologists in Israel have discovered dozens of new Dead Sea…

Politics Mar 16

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U.S. House prepares for immigration legislation amid migrant surge at the border

The Biden administration had promised a humane approach to immigration but is now facing upheaval at the southern border, as illegal migrant crossings have skyrocketed in the past few months and authorities struggle to find proper housing for thousands of…

Nation Mar 17

Trump mulls sending all who cross border illegally to Mexico

Two administration officials said Tuesday that the president has the power to take such action during a pandemic like the coronavirus outbreak but is still considering whether to do so.

By Elliot Spagat, Colleen Long, Associated Press

Feb 11

Report highlights dangers for asylum seekers in Mexican city

By María Verza, Associated Press

A new report says the Mexican border city of Nuevo Laredo continues to be a dangerous place for asylum seekers waiting to cross into the United States after being sent back to await the outcome of their petitions.

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Aug 21

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What Trump’s new immigration rules mean for the detention of migrant children

The Trump administration is proposing major changes to rules about how long migrant families can be held in government custody, arguing that the move will yield more humane conditions in detention facilities. But critics fear the regulations will have the…

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Jul 15

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Why Rep. Gallego says Republicans should be ‘ashamed’ of silence over Trump tweets

A political firestorm has erupted over tweets from President Trump telling four American women of color in the House to “go back” to where they came from. Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., joins Judy Woodruff to discuss what Trump is trying…

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Jul 15

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Trump’s tweets aren’t racist, argues Rep. Comer

Washington is reeling as a result of racist tweets President Trump made Sunday, in which he blasted four women of color in the House and said they should return to where they came from, although all four are American citizens.

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May 15

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Trump to propose overhaul of U.S. immigration system

President Trump is returning to a familiar issue: immigration. On Thursday, Trump is expected to deliver a speech in which he proposes an overhaul of the U.S. immigration system, including the number of immigrants accepted, development of a wall between…

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