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March 29, 2019 1:34 PM

The latest immigration crackdown may be on fake Social Security numbers

The Social Security Administration says it's trying to clean up its records. But immigration advocates fear the real objective is to expose undocumented immigrants at work.

by Joel Rose

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March 29, 2019 1:00 PM

Trump extends deportation protection for Liberians, but what happens next?

Angela Davis spoke with U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips and a member of the Liberian community about the extension of Deferred Enforced Departure status.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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March 29, 2019 4:00 AM

Liberians in Minnesota welcome extension, look for permanent fix

A decision by the White House means many Liberian immigrants can stay in the United States for another year, but Liberians in Minnesota say they need a lasting solution.

by Tim Pugmire

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March 28, 2019 1:18 PM

White House extends Deferred Enforced Departure status for Liberians

The White House Thursday announced a one-year extension of Deferred Enforced Departure status for Liberians, noting that the situation in West Africa "remains concerning," and Liberia is an important regional partner for the United States.

by Martin Moylan

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March 28, 2019 11:44 AM

Intelligence Squared debate: Free speech on social media

The newest debate from the Intelligence Squared series: "Constitutional free speech principles can save social media companies from themselves."

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March 28, 2019 8:21 AM

Facebook facing housing discrimination charges from HUD

HUD claims Facebook's ad platform is "encouraging, enabling, and causing housing discrimination" because it allows advertisers to exclude people who they don't want to see their ads.

by The Associated Press

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March 27, 2019 7:33 PM

Facebook bans white nationalism and separatism content from its platforms

The company says such content is linked to white supremacy and organized hate groups. Users who search for terms related to white supremacy will be directed to an anti-hate site.

by Sasha Ingber

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March 27, 2019 5:17 PM

Immigration system at the 'breaking point,' Homeland Security official warns

A flood of migrant families and children arriving at the Southern border is straining the U.S. immigration system. Authorities say daily apprehensions are at the highest levels in over a decade.

by Joel Rose and Richard Gonzales

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March 27, 2019 6:40 AM

Video: Head lice up close, and all too personal

Claws of the louse that afflicts human scalps fit neatly around a single human hair. Louse eggs stick to hair shafts with a sort of glue. Maybe the best remedy for you and the kids? Comb, baby, comb.

by Gabriela Quirós

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March 26, 2019 4:10 PM

A surge of migrants strains Border Patrol as El Paso becomes latest hot spot

The Border Patrol is bringing in more agents and asking the Pentagon for help as thousands of migrants continue to cross the U.S.-Mexico border each day.

by John Burnett

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