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The killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent sparked protests across Minneapolis. Federal authorities have taken over the investigation and say they're sending more Homeland Security agents to Minnesota.
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NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey about residents protesting the Trump administration's ICE deployment and the killing of Renee Good by an immigration officer.
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President Trump is on a remodeling and construction spree. In addition to the White House ballroom project, Trump wants to add a second story to the West Wing colonnade.
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New research shows exercise is as effective as medication at reducing symptoms of depression. And you don't need to run a marathon to see benefits. So how much is enough? -
HHS sending more agents to Minnesota as protests over Renee Good's death continue, Iran warns U.S. against military actions after protest crackdown, DOJ subpoenas Fed in escalating pressure campaign.
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President Trump has restated his intent to "take over" Greenland. NPR's A Martinez speaks to Rebecca Pincus of the Foreign Policy Research Institute about why Greenland is so important.
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Venezuela has freed a handful of detainees in what it calls a gesture of national unity. Rights groups say releases are slow and the country's repressive system remains in place. -
The week of competition at the U.S. Figure Skating National Championships wrapped up Sunday, and the skaters that will represent Team USA in the Milan-Cortina Olympics in February have been named.
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Now that the holiday gift-giving season is over, parents may be looking for ways to recycle or donate their children's old toys. Here's what you need to know about recycling responsibly.
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Iran warned the U.S. and Israel against military action as activists said at least 203 people have been killed in the nationwide protests, a toll they say is likely far higher.
