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Arts Nov 02

A Mexican-American artist on why more brown faces are needed in children’s books

By Joshua Barajas

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High Tech High School Pushes Hispanic Students to Become Top Achievers

A San Diego charter high school is aiming to close the education gaps between students of immigrant families and their counterparts by motivating them to acquire business and science skills and pursue college degrees. Paul Solman offers the latest in…

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Essayist Examines Art of a Former Migrant Worker

NewsHour Essayist Richard Rodriguez looks at drawings of an artist who was a Mexican-American migrant worker.

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U.S. Attorney General William Barr prepares to speak at a news conference to discuss Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report on Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential race, in Washington, U.S., April 18, 2019. Photo by Jonathan Ernst/Reuters

Politics Apr 18

Read Attorney General William Barr’s full remarks on the Mueller report

By Gretchen Frazee

The empty podium for U.S. President Donald Trump is seen in the East Room of the White House prior to an event, in Washington, April 18, 2019. Photo by Carlos Barria/Reuters

Politics Apr 18

WATCH LIVE: Trump speaks at Wounded Warrior Project’s Soldier Ride

By Gretchen Frazee

Parisian Firefighters' brigade arrives at Elysee Palace to attend a speech of the French President Emmanuel Macron, to pay tribute to the firemen who took part at the fire extinguishing's operations during the Notre Dame of Paris Cathedral fire, in Paris, France, April 18, 2019. Photo by Christophe Petit Tesson/Pool via REUTERS

World Apr 18

France pays tribute to firefighters who saved Notre Dame

By Elaine Ganley, Nicolas Vaux-Montagny, Associated Press

The U.S. Department of Labor's building is seen in Washington, D.C. The Labor Department says claims for jobless aid fell last week to the lowest number since September 1969. Photo by Flickr user erin_johnson/Creative Commons

Economy Apr 18

U.S. unemployment benefit claims drop to lowest level since ’69

By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

A woman casts her vote at a polling station during the second phase of general election in Amroha, in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, India, April 18, 2019. Photo by Anushree Fadnavis

World Apr 18

India enters 2nd phase of elections with Kashmir in lockdown

By Aijaz Hussain, Associated Press

St. Patrick's Cathdral in New York City. Photo by Bartek Roszak/Reuters

Nation Apr 18

Man with gas cans arrested at New York City’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral

By Associated Press

Kim Jong Un, North Korea's leader, attends a meeting with Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, chairwoman of Vietnam's National Assembly, at the National Assembly in Hanoi, Vietnam, on Friday, March 1, 2019. Photo by SeongJoon Cho/Pool via Reuters

World Apr 18

North Korea says it tested new weapon, demands Pompeo be sidelined

By Foster Klug, Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press

Indonesia's President Joko Widodo (left) and his running mate Ma'ruf Amin react after a quick count result during the Indonesian elections in Jakarta, Indonesia, April 17, 2019. Photo by Edgar Su/Reuters

World Apr 18

Indonesia President Widodo declares election victory

By Niniek Karmini, Associated Press

Jerrold Nadler, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, said that he still wants Mueller’s report delivered to Congress by April 2. Photo by REUTERS/Joshua Roberts

Politics Apr 17

Top Democrat accuses Barr of ‘taking unprecedented steps to spin’ Mueller report

By Associated Press

Television media cover a news conference about a mass shooting in Roseburg. Photo by REUTERS/Steve Dipaola

Science Apr 17

Coverage of mass killings is bad for mental health — yet makes people seek more

By Nsikan Akpan

Politics Apr 17

Barr’s decision to eliminate bond for certain asylum-seekers, explained

By Alexandra D'Elia

Attorney General William Barr arrives to deliver remarks at a Justice Department African American History Month event in Washington, February 26, 2019. Photo byYuri Gripas/Reuters

Politics Apr 17

WATCH LIVE: Attorney General Barr to discuss Mueller report release

Science Apr 17

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By Mike Fritz, Deema Zein

Nation Apr 17

After recusal, texts show prosecutor raised concern about ‘overcharging’ Jussie Smollett

By Michael Tarm, Associated Press

Politics Apr 17

Elizabeth Warren’s pledge to protect public lands aims to appeal to Western voters

By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press

Politics Apr 17

Wisconsin senator proposes tougher asylum requirements

By Associated Press

Health Apr 17

Dozens of medical professionals charged in illegal prescription opioid crackdown

By Dan Sewell, Associated Press

The digital sign is pictured outside Columbine high school as some Denver area schools have closed while police search for an armed woman "infatuated" with Columbine, days ahead of the school shooting's 20th anniversary, in Littleton, Colorado. Photo by Rick Wilking/Reuters

Nation Apr 17

Woman who threatened schools ahead of Columbine anniversary found dead

By Kathleen Foody, Colleen Slevin, Associated Press

Two people walk inside a Medicare Services office on the last day for enrollment in the Medicare Part D program May 15, 2006 in New York City. You will not face a penalty for signing up for Medicare after age 65 if your employer signs a form indicating you have insurance coverage. Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images

Making Sen$e Apr 17

Column: Will I be penalized for not getting Medicare at 65? It depends

By Philip Moeller

Nation Apr 17

Fashion capital New York considers banning sale of fur

By David Klepper, David R. Martin, Associated Press