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Appeals Court Rejects Bid To Reinstate Trump's Travel Ban

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Appeals Court Rejects Bid To Reinstate Trump's Travel Ban

The 3-0 decision is a setback for President Trump, who had previously called into question the courts' authority to review his actions. Read the full decision by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals panel.

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Veteran Teaches Therapists How To Talk About Gun Safety When Suicide's A Risk

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Veteran Teaches Therapists How To Talk About Gun Safety When Suicide's A Risk

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The VA is now training counselors in how to better understand and bring up guns and gun safety without alienating clients who are combat veterans.

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Most Immigrants Who Are Here Illegally Reside In 20 Metro Areas, Says Pew Study

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Most Immigrants Here Illegally Reside In 20 Metro Areas, Says Pew Study

They account for one in four foreign-born U.S. residents. Also, they tend to live in the suburbs and work in construction, service and leisure hospitality jobs.
Other Countries Aim To Fill Aid Shortfall Caused By U.S. Abortion Rule

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Other Countries Aim To Fill Aid Shortfall Caused By U.S. Abortion Rule

A few weeks ago President Trump reinstated a policy blocking U.S. foreign aid from going to any group that "promotes" abortion. Canada and several EU countries have signed on to offset those cuts.
A Forgotten Group Of Grains Might Help Indian Farmers – And Improve Diets, Too

A woman farmers harvests pearl millet in Andhra Pradesh, India. Millets were once a steady part of Indians' diets until the Green Revolution, which encouraged farmers to grow wheat and rice. Now, the grains are slowly making a comeback. Courtesy of L.Vidyasagar hide caption

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A Forgotten Group Of Grains Might Help Indian Farmers – And Improve Diets, Too

Once a staple in India, millets have fallen out of fashion in recent years. Now, faced with water shortages, one Indian state is re-introducing these drought tolerant cereals to people's diets.
Archaeologists Excavate 12th Cave They Say Once Housed Dead Sea Scrolls

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Archaeologists Excavate 12th Cave They Say Once Housed Dead Sea Scrolls

A team from the U.S. and Israel says it has found evidence that another cave in Qumran was used to store Dead Sea Scrolls, the ancient manuscripts dating back to the time of Jesus.
W. Va. Families Worry About Access To Addiction Treatment Under Trump

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W. Va. Families Worry About Access To Addiction Treatment Under Trump

If President Trump fulfills his promise to repeal Obamacare, families in the state hit hardest by the opioid epidemic are concerned their loved ones will lose coverage for alcohol and drug treatment.

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After Years Of Uneventful Check-Ins, Arizona Woman Is Arrested, Deported

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After Years Of Uneventful Check-Ins, Arizona Woman Is Arrested, Faces Deportation

During the Obama administration, Guadalupe Garcia de Rayos, who is a mother of two, was not considered a priority for deportation. But President Trump's executive action sets a different standard.
Wave Of Deadly Violence Hits A Southern Brazilian State With Police Off The Streets

Kailua (center), son of slain civil police officer Mario Marcelo de Albuquerque Espirito, is comforted during his father's funeral on Wednesday in Serra, Espirito Santo state, Brazil. Mario Marcelo de Albuquerque was shot to death when he tried to impede a robbery. Diego Herculano/AP hide caption

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Wave Of Deadly Violence Hits A Southern Brazilian State With Police Off The Streets

Family and friends of the police are blocking access to stations to protest low pay and poor conditions. It's day six, and the state is seeing soaring murder rates and looting.
Thousands More Troops Needed To Break Afghanistan 'Stalemate,' General Warns

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Thousands More Troops Needed To Break Afghanistan 'Stalemate,' General Warns

The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan warns Congress that the war there is deadlocked and he needs more troops and billions more dollars to help allies against insurgents and foreign meddling.
Despite Recent Additions, Trump Cabinet Still Emptier Than Predecessors'

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Despite Recent Additions, Trump Cabinet Still Emptier Than Predecessors'

The Senate confirmation process for President Trump's Cabinet picks has been unusually slow. Trump blames Democrats; Democrats say they are pushing back against "unqualified" nominees.