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Majority of Americans oppose ending birthright citizenship, NPR/Ipsos poll finds
by Joel Rose
As the Supreme Court takes up birthright citizenship, a new poll finds that less than a third of Americans want it to end. But other parts of the White House's immigration crackdown are more popular.
White House Reverses Effort To Delay Obama Ozone Regulations
by Brian Naylor
The Trump administration has reversed its effort to delay implementation of an Environmental Protection Agency regulation lowering acceptable ozone emissions, a major component of smog. The reversal comes after 16 states filed a lawsuit saying the delay was unlawful.
After Closing Liquor Stores, Nebraska Town Pushes For Renewal
by Jim Kent
It's been three months since state officials closed four liquor stores in Whiteclay, Neb. As the small town's primary source of income, that has affects both good and bad. The state-backed Whiteclay Task Force is plotting the town's future as dilapidated buildings are being razed and replaced with green space. Even the regulars who drank openly day and night and passed out on the sidewalks and in the alleys are gone.
Environmental Groups Challenge EPA In Court Over Ozone Rule
by Brian Naylor
The Trump administration seeks to roll back and delay dozens of regulations across government, including one to lower smog-creating ozone. Environmental groups are challenging the EPA in court.
UAW Vote At Mississippi Nissan Plant Begins Aug. 3
by Desare Frazier
Workers at Nissan auto assembly plant in Canton, Miss. begin two days of voting Thursday on whether to join United Auto Workers union. This is the third bid by UAW to unionize a southern auto plant.
Cubs To Give World Series Ring To Steve Bartman
Steve Bartman was the most hated man in Chicago. Now, 14 years later, he's found some closure with a World Series Ring.
Trump Pushes To Reduce Legal Immigration
by Scott Horsley
President Trump threw his support Wednesday behind a Senate proposal to reduce legal immigration.
Thousands Of Syrian Refugees To Return From Lebanon
Thousands of Syrian refugees are returning to a rebel-held area of Syria from Lebanon - maybe not by choice in many cases. It's part of a deal between Hezbollah and a rebel group linked to Al Qaida.
Dow Tops 22,000, Helped By Apple Shares
by Jim Zarroli
The Dow Jones Industrial Average topped 22,000 Wednesday and has bounced around, as trading continues. Apple shares are lifting the Dow to new heights. The broader S&P 500 Index is down slightly.