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Nation Dec 16

Major Southern California county considers seceding from state

By Michael R. Blood, Jae Hong, Amy Taxin, Associated Press

Politics Jan 28

Falwell and W.Va. governor suggest parts of Virginia secede to West Virginia

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice and Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. are urging unhappy Virginia counties to secede and join a neighboring state where Democrats aren't in charge.

By Anthony Izaguirre, Alan Suderman, Associated Press

Nation May 04

Period-costumed actor of General Robert E. Lee leaves after the surrender during the 150th anniversary re-enactment of the surrender of General Robert E. Lee to General Ulysses S. Grant at the Court House National Historic Park in Appomattox, Virginia,  April 9, 2015.    REUTERS/Jay Paul
Should Texas secede? Why breaking up is hard to do

An online survey by Reuters in 2014 found that nearly one in four Americans want their state to secede. The desire was highest — 34 percent — in the Southwest, which includes Texas.

By Mindy Fetterman, Stateline

Nation Mar 01

Upstate New York towns consider secession after state bans fracking

An initially playful remark by an upstate New York town official about seceding to Pennsylvania after New York State banned hydraulic fracturing in December has spurred community interest into the possibility.

By Carey Reed

World May 12

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How does the separatist referendum affect Ukraine’s upcoming presidential election?

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In South Sudan, a Nation Is Born — But With Troubles

On Saturday, South Sudan officially gained independence with its creation as the world's newest nation. Judy Woodruff discusses the challenges that the young country faces with the Pulitzer Center's Rebecca Hamilton, who has covered Sudan for years. She recently reported…

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Jan 10

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High Hopes in Southern Sudan Over Referendum

As residents of southern Sudan vote on a referendum to secede from the north or stay one country, dozens have been killed in new violence. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro checks in with Ray Suarez from the southern capital…

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Jan 07

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In Sudanese State of Unity, Mood Foreshadows Secession

Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports from a town that will be near the border if Sudan splits into two countries following its vote on secession. The town, which bears the scars of decades of civil war, has already…

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