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Afghan who helped U.S. military arrested by ICE after routine immigration hearing
by Quil Lawrence
An Afghan who helped U.S. military forces at war was arrested by ICE agents after appearing for an immigration hearing in San Diego. He may now face deportation despite death threats from the Taliban.
Sen. Todd Young Is Critical Of U.S. Role In The War In Yemen
The U.S. Congress has done little to stop the war in Yemen. Steve Inskeep talks to Republican Sen. Todd Young of Indiana about why he's so troubled by America's role in that war.
Bolton May Not Be In Sync With Each Of Trump's Foreign Policy Instincts
by Mara Liasson
Even though National Security Adviser John Bolton has been in the administration for a short time, his foreign policy ideas — including a mistrust of multilateral agreements — are having an impact.
Separation Of Families Sparks New Debate Over Immigration Policy
Rachel Martin talks to Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, who traveled to the U.S.-Mexico border, about what he has seen there, and what he wants Congress to do about immigration policy.
The Dark Side Of Keeping The Streets Clean In Rwanda's Capital
by Eyder Peralta
Rwanda, the land of 1,000 hills, is also known for being ordered and clean. But human rights groups say there is a lurid story behind the clean streets in Kigali.
English Bulldog Wins 2018 Ugliest Dog Competition
Zsa Zsa has a tongue that droops to the ground and a couple of teeth that stick out in an underbite. Zsa Zsa spent five years at a puppy mill before a rescue group saved her.
Saudi Arabia Ends Its Widely Criticized Ban On Female Drivers
Over the weekend in Saudi Arabia, a ban was lifted and woman are allowed to drive. There are only a few driver's ed courses for women in the country, so many Saudi women still have to go to school.
Politics In The News: President Trump's Immigration Stance
Trump's immigration approach hasn't always been popular with Republican Party leaders, but it seems to have voters' support. Rachel Martin talks to Jonah Goldberg, senior editor at National Review.
During World Cup Break Water Surges In Tokyo 24 Percent
Anybody near a TV might figure out why. It was halftime in Russia of Japan's dramatic 2-1 win against Colombia. The water surge apparently reflected millions of viewers simultaneously flushing.
Why International Adoption Cases In The U.S. Have Plummeted
by Ashley Westerman
Between the 1950s and mid-2000s international adoptions in the U.S. climbed. But after 2004, there was a sudden drop off. We explore the history of American families adopting children from abroad.
Ex-Poet Laureate Donald Hall Dies At 89
by Tom Vitale
Donald Hall, a former poet laureate of the United States whose writing explored everything from nature to mortality to the toss of a baseball, has died. Hall began writing when he was 12 years old.
Opposition Disputes Turkish President Erdogan's Victory Claims
by Peter Kenyon
Turkey's incumbent president won re-election in snap elections that he had called for more than a year ahead of schedule. Critics say it's part of a blatant power grab.
Border Crackdown Diverts Resources From Drug Cases, 'USA Today' Reports
President Trump's policy of prosecuting every misdemeanor committed by anyone in the country illegally has diverted resources from other major crimes. Steve Inskeep talks to Brad Heath of USA Today.