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Breaking Down The Complexities In U.S. Migration Law

6:37pm October 11, 2015

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Karen Tumlin of the National Immigration Law Center about the differences between legal protections for migrants fleeing gang violence and those fleeing war.

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Samaria Rice, the mother of Tamir, a 12-year-old boy fatally shot by a Cleveland police officer, speaks during a news conference in December 2014, in Cleveland.

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Tamir Rice's Family: Prosecutor Is On A Quest To Avoid Accountability

3:04pm October 11, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

The prosecutor in the case released two independent reports that found the shooting of the 12-year-old boy was justified. Rice's family said the prosecutor is working to avoid an indictment.

The charred remains of the Doctors Without Borders hospital is seen after being hit by a U.S. airstrike.

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U.S. Will Make 'Condolence Payments' To Victims Of Kunduz Hospital Airstrike

2:59pm October 11, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

The U.S. said it would work with the victims and the family of the dead to determine the appropriate payment. The U.S. will also pay for the repair of the hospital.

A Scramble In The House Pushes Paul Ryan Back Into The Spotlight

6:24pm October 10, 2015

National Review contributor Neil Minkoff explains what's at stake as House Republicans figure out who will be their next speaker — and whether Rep. Paul Ryan will run for the job.

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2 Decades Later, A March Of Thousands Looks Back — And Sets Eyes On Future

6:24pm October 10, 2015

by Sam Sanders

To mark the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March in Washington, D.C., Minister Louis Farrakhan convened a rally on the National Mall on Sunday, themed "Justice or Else!"

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The Million Man March, Then And Now

6:24pm October 10, 2015

NPR's Michel Martin talks with Benjamin Chavis Jr., one of the organizers of the Million Man March in 1995, and a consultant for the anniversary march in Washington, D.C., on Saturday.

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker buys coffee in Old Havana as part of a trade visit this week.

As U.S.-Cuba Relations Thaw, Here's What You Can And Can't Do

2:48pm October 10, 2015

by Scott Horsley

In some areas where U.S. officials have given a green light, it hasn't been matched by their counterparts in Cuba. But here's a quick guide to where things stand right now.

Tatenda Yemeke spent the summer working on mental health issues in Cape Town: "I lived with a Muslim family and they helped me learn about local culture."

How They Spent Their Global Summer Vacation

2:41pm October 10, 2015

by Diane Cole

Students of global health are just back from summer trips around the world, learning about mental health, latrine shortages and mosquitoes. They share their experiences — and their tweets of advice.

Members of the Mexico team celebrate a 4-2 win against the United States in the CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer final at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., June 25, 2011.

Next Chapter In U.S. Vs. Mexico Soccer Rivalry Kicks Off Saturday

9:49am October 10, 2015

by Laura Wagner

The U.S. and Mexico play in the CONCACAF Cup Saturday night. The U.S. head coach is under pressure and a Mexican star is out injured, but so far, a couple of advertisements are stealing the show.

Facebook's interest lists allow users to curate a list of pages to follow, without having to "like" them.

The 2-Minute Facebook Hack To Avoid Getting Bombarded By Politicians

9:20am October 10, 2015

by Scott Detrow

Interested in hearing more from Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton, but a little hesitant to declare to your friends that you "like" them?