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What Does The Trump Administration's Decision Mean For DACA Recipients?
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Ken Cuccinelli, acting deputy secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, about DACA, which protects recipients from deportation and allows them to work legally.
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Trump Administration Defies Court, Won't Accept New DACA Applications
A decision by the Trump administration will stop the acceptance of new applications for a program that protects immigrants who were brought to the United States illegally as children.
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Black Civil Rights Leaders In Oregon Say Now Is The Time For Change
They announced a two-year plan they say will dismantle systemic racism in the state. Among other things, they want more money for mental health and for a Black-led study on improving public safety.
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As COVID-19 Cases Surge, Health Professionals Urge A Shutdown Do-Over
NPR's David Greene talks to Dr. Krutika Kuppalli about the campaign led by doctors, health researchers and others to shut down parts of the country again, in order to get the pandemic under control.
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Emus Banned For Bad Behavior From Hotel In Australia's Outback
Two emus will no longer be able to use their long necks to pluck toast out of toasters. After the birds learned to climb the steps to the establishment, the bar owners put up a rope to keep them out.
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Limited-Edition Crocs Resemble Bucket Of Kentucky Fried Chicken
The crocs up for sale have images of fried drumsticks, thighs and wings with red and white stripped trim. The shoes first debuted at New York Fashion Week in February.
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Morning News Brief
Big tech faces lawmakers' questions about whether they're trying to squash competition. House Democrats square off with Attorney General William Barr. And, the political future of an Ohio County.
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In Ashtabula, Ohio, Young People Fight For The County's Political Future
Ashtabula County, Ohio, voted for Barack Obama in 2016, then for Donald Trump. New political leaders there hope a younger generation of voters will help decide the 2020 presidential election.
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HBO's 'Weight Of Gold' Examines Olympians' Psychological Struggles
A new HBO documentary explores the mental health challenges of Olympic athletes. The Weight Of Gold is deep and revealing. It is also problematically not diverse.
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Turkey Passes Measure To Tighten Control On Social Media
Turkey's parliament has passed a bill that would impose new restrictions on social media companies — a move that could further restrict free speech.
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What's Up, Doc? Bugs Bunny's Age. Cartoon Rabbit Turns 80
Bugs Bunny, the iconic cartoon character, made his official debut in the 1940 Oscar nominated short, The Wild Hare. The Looney Tunes standout was first voiced by actor Mel Blanc.
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GOP Relief Bill Sets The Stage For A Showdown With Democrats
After lengthy negotiations, Senate Republicans rolled out their plan for the next wave of coronavirus aid. Under it, supplemental unemployment payment would fall to $200 per week through September.