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December 16, 2018 5:10 PM

New job hope for adults in drug and alcohol recovery

Many in recovery go long periods without work, and face stigma against addiction. A new hiring site, just for job seekers in recovery, aims to change that.

by Nina Feldman

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December 16, 2018 3:00 PM

Remove or keep a statue? South Africa debates painful legacy

The tussle over the statue's fate goes to the heart of a discussion in South Africa over whether relics of white domination should be scrapped or kept as reminders of a harsh past.

by Associated Press

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December 15, 2018 6:15 PM

Girl who died left intensely poor Guatemalan village

Jakelin Amei Rosmery Caal Maquin, 7, was excited about the possibility of a new life in another country, relatives said. Maybe she would get her first toy, or learn to read and write. Instead she died in a Texas hospital two days after being taken into custody.

by Associated Press

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December 15, 2018 5:50 PM

Lawmakers don't want Texas tent city's contract renewed

U.S. Sen. Tina Smith, Rep. Beto O'Rourke and three other Democratic members of Congress toured a remote tent city in West Texas on Saturday, where they said that 2,700 immigrant teens are being held at a cost of about $1 million per day.

by Associated Press

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December 15, 2018 4:35 PM

Success -- and remaining challenges -- in addressing homelessness in Duluth

When asked about the biggest hurdle to ending homelessness, Stuart's answer was clear: "Money. There's certainly plenty of political will but there's not the funding for it."

by Mike Moen

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December 15, 2018 6:55 AM

Federal judge strikes down Affordable Care Act

President Trump praised the ruling by a court in Texas as supporters of the ACA said they will appeal.

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December 14, 2018 2:16 PM

Trump administration looks to deport Vietnamese immigrants

The Trump administration is seeking to deport an estimated 9,000 Vietnamese refugees who've been protected from deportation.

by Riham Feshir

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December 14, 2018 6:16 AM

7-year-old migrant girl dies of dehydration and shock in U.S. Border Patrol custody

The girl's death underscores the crisis precipitated by large groups of families seeking asylum where there are inadequate facilities to detain them.

by Bill Chappell

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December 14, 2018 4:00 AM

Why some charities are seeing fewer donations this year

A charitable giving expert says there's more competition for those dollars, and the new federal tax law may be adding to the confusion.

by John Enger

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December 13, 2018 6:03 AM

Almost 15,000 migrant children now held at nearly full shelters

With government shelters across the country nearing capacity, officials are considering a range of options from releasing the children more quickly to building more tent cities.

by John Burnett

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