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This young woman and her son fled Nicaragua in 2016 to get away from the boy's abusive father. They're living in South Florida while she seeks asylum.

National

As More Migrants Are Denied Asylum, An Abuse Survivor Is Turned Away

7:24pm January 18, 2019

by Joel Rose

The Justice Department made it harder for asylum claims based on domestic abuse and gang violence cases to succeed. A young woman from Nicaragua was one of the first migrants to be denied.

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Demonstrators affiliated with the National Air Traffic Controllers Association protested the federal shutdown at a Capitol Hill rally earlier this month in Washington, D.C.

Federal Shutdown Has Meant Steep Health Bills For Some Families

3:15pm January 18, 2019

by Julie Appleby

An air traffic controller is just one employee locked into the terms of a health plan because of the ongoing federal shutdown. It's meant his child's hospital bills are "out-of-network."

Politics & Government

BuzzFeed News Reporter Details Story About Trump, Michael Cohen And Lying To Congress

2:58pm January 18, 2019

A new story in Buzzfeed News says President Trump directed his former lawyer to lie to Congress. Anthony Cormier, one of the Buzzfeed News reporters who broke the story, talks to Steve Inskeep.

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Politics & Government

Friday News Roundup - Domestic

1:46pm January 18, 2019

When it comes to the shutdown, Cardi B wants the world to know she doesn't like it like that.

The IRS has recalled tens of thousands of furloughed workers to process tax refunds despite the government shutdown.

Attempts To Make Shutdown 'Painless' May Stretch Limits Of Federal Law

9:24am January 18, 2019

by Ayesha Rascoe

The Trump administration is trying to minimize the impact of the government shutdown by bringing furloughed workers back to work without pay. Critics say this may run afoul of the law.

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A federal judge has struck down voting restrictions passed and signed during the Wisconsin Legislature's lame-duck session.

Federal Judge Strikes Down Lame-Duck Changes To Wisconsin Voting Laws

6:51pm January 17, 2019

by Laurel White

The bills were passed after Republican Gov. Scott Walker was defeated but before Democratic Gov. Tony Evers was sworn in.

(L-R): David March, Thomas Gaffney and Joseph Walsh appear at a pre-trial hearing in Chicago in October 2018.

Chicago Cops Found Not Guilty Of Attempting To Cover Up Laquan McDonald Case

3:52pm January 17, 2019

The officers were charged with conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and official misconduct for allegedly exaggerating the threat the 17-year-old posed to officers.

Rep. Adam Schiff told NPR he intends to use his power to convene hearings, call witnesses and get information.

House Intel Chairman Schiff Vows To Get Trump Jr. Phone Records — And More

10:16am January 17, 2019

by Peter Granitz

The California Democrat says to expect new activity from the House intelligence committee this year. Read the transcript of his interview with NPR.

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California home cooks like Akshay Prabhu are excited about the prospect of selling food from their kitchens to supplement their incomes.

National

Selling Food From Your Kitchen Is Legal In California, But There's A Catch

10:00am January 17, 2019

by Ezra David Romero

Home cooks who sell meals made in their own kitchens are technically breaking the law in most states, but in California, a new law may change that. However, counties have to get on board first.

3 Chicago Officers Accused In A Police Cover-Up To Learn Their Fate

7:46am January 17, 2019

by Cheryl Corley

A judge Thursday will decide the case against the police officers accused of obstruction in the murder investigation of a fellow cop — keeping details from the public under a code of silence.

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