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Congressional Hispanic Caucus Demands Explanation After Immigration Raids

6:00pm February 12, 2017

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus issued a letter demanding an explanation for hundreds of arrests in immigration raids. Hispanic Caucus chair Michelle Lujan Grisham talks about the next steps.

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Homelessness in college can stand in the way of graduation.

The Number Of Hungry And Homeless Students Rises Along With College Costs

6:00pm February 12, 2017

by Kirk Carapezza

Research shows that many college students across the country are working, borrowing and still falling behind.

A woman walks in whiteout conditions in Boston on Thursday. Sunday's forecast promises similarly daunting conditions, as a winter storm bears down on the Northeast.

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Winter Storm Socks The Northeast With Snow ... Again

4:46pm February 12, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

As much as 2 feet of snow is expected in Maine, and some 3,000 flights nationwide have already been canceled. The approach of the big storm follows on the heels of a winter blast just days ago.

Versatile jazz artist Al Jarreau has died at 76.

Al Jarreau, Versatile Vocalist Who 'Played His Voice,' Dies At 76

3:33pm February 12, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

Since the legendary singer began his career in the 1960s, he won Grammys in the jazz, pop and R&B categories. Just one clue that Jarreau, who died Sunday, was impossible to categorize.

Voters went to the polls at Amherst Street Elementary School on November 8, 2016, in Nashua, N.H.

Trump Adviser Repeats Baseless Claims Of Voter Fraud In New Hampshire

3:27pm February 12, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

No evidence supports the Trump administration's claim that the presidential election was marred by massive voter fraud. But White House adviser Stephen Miller doubled down on the allegations Sunday.

Melissa McCarthy was back as White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer, demonstrating TSA procedures.

Melissa McCarthy's 'Spicey' And Alec Baldwin's Trump Return To 'SNL'

11:19am February 12, 2017

Melissa McCarthy got a lot of attention for her enraged impression of White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer last week. This week she was back, along with Alec Baldwin reprising Donald Trump.

North Korean soldiers in a mass military parade at Kim Il-Sung square in Pyongyang on Oct. 10, 2015. North Korea conducted its first missile test of the year Sunday morning.

North Korea Test-Fires First Missile Under Trump's Presidency

8:56am February 12, 2017

by Elise Hu

Pyongyang again defied United Nations resolutions and test-fired a missile early Sunday morning, local time. It earned a swift rebuke from neighbors.

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'Sanctuary City' Mayor Speaks After Nationwide Immigration Raids

7:45am February 12, 2017

Immigration officials recently conducted raids around the country. Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with the mayor of Austin, Steve Adler, about raids in Austin, which has been called a "sanctuary city."

The ACLU Explains Why They're Supporting The Rights Of Milo Yiannopoulos

7:45am February 12, 2017

The American Civil Liberties Union defends free speech, even if it's hateful. That has some of their supporters upset. Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Lee Rowland, a senior staff attorney at the ACLU.

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Melania Trump Breaks With Some First Lady Traditions

7:45am February 12, 2017

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Anita McBride, who served as chief of staff for first lady Laura Bush, about traditions Melania Trump is following and ones she isn't following.