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(NPR) Supreme Court Rules Against Trump Administration In DACA Case

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Supreme Court Rules Against Trump Administration In DACA Case Activists demonstrate in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on Thursday as the court rejected the Trump administration's move to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. Nicholas Kamm/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Nicholas Kamm/AFP via Getty Images Law Supreme Court Rules Against Trump Administration In DACA Case The decision is a dramatic

(NPR) Supreme Court Rules Against Trump Administration In DACA Case

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Supreme Court Rules Against Trump Administration In DACA Case Activists demonstrate in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on Thursday as the court rejected the Trump administration's move to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. Nicholas Kamm/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Nicholas Kamm/AFP via Getty Images Law Supreme Court Rules Against Trump Administration In DACA Case The decision is a dramatic

State Department official quits over Trump response to racial tensions, report says

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State Department official quits over Trump response to racial tensions, report says Politics Jun 18 State Department official quits over Trump response to racial tensions, report says By Associated Press

(NPR) Facebook Removes Trump Ads With Symbol Used By Nazis. Campaign Calls It An 'Emoji'

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Facebook Removes Trump Ads With Symbol Used By Nazis. Campaign Calls It An 'Emoji' Facebook said it removed campaign ads on the social network that contained a symbol first used by Nazis to designate political prisoners. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP Politics Facebook Removes Trump Ads With Symbol Used By Nazis. Campaign Calls It An 'Emoji' Facebook says the campaign advertisements violated the social network'

(NPR) Facebook Removes Trump Ads With Symbol Used By Nazis. Campaign Calls It An 'Emoji'

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Facebook Removes Trump Ads With Symbol Used By Nazis. Campaign Calls It An 'Emoji' Facebook said it removed campaign ads on the social network that contained a symbol first used by Nazis to designate political prisoners. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP Politics Facebook Removes Trump Ads With Symbol Used By Nazis. Campaign Calls It An 'Emoji' Facebook says the campaign advertisements violated the social network'

Facebook removes Trump ads with a symbol once used by Nazis

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Facebook removes Trump ads with a symbol once used by Nazis Politics Jun 18 Facebook removes Trump ads with a symbol once used by Nazis By Eric Tucker, Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press

Judge approves housing for 7, 000 Los Angeles homeless living near freeways

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Judge approves housing for 7,000 Los Angeles homeless living near freeways Nation Jun 18 Judge approves housing for 7,000 Los Angeles homeless living near freeways By Christopher Weber, Associated Press

Trump sanctions target Venezuela’s link to Mexico

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Trump sanctions target Venezuela’s link to Mexico Economy Jun 18 Trump sanctions target Venezuela’s link to Mexico By Scott Smith, Associated Press

Officials worry Trump’s Tulsa rally will be ‘perfect storm’ for coronavirus spike

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Officials worry Trump's Tulsa rally will be 'perfect storm' for coronavirus spike Politics Jun 18 Officials worry Trump's Tulsa rally will be 'perfect storm' for coronavirus spike By Daniel Bush

Trump sanctions target Venezuela’s link to Mexico

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Trump sanctions target Venezuela’s link to Mexico Economy Jun 18 Trump sanctions target Venezuela’s link to Mexico By Scott Smith, Associated Press

German lawmakers to probe security agencies over far-right killing

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German lawmakers to probe security agencies over far-right killing World Jun 18 German lawmakers to probe security agencies over far-right killing By Associated Press

U.S. has hit agreed troop-cut target of 8,600 in Afghanistan

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U.S. has hit agreed troop-cut target of 8,600 in Afghanistan World Jun 18 U.S. has hit agreed troop-cut target of 8,600 in Afghanistan By Robert Burns, Associated Press

Atlanta police department assures public it can protect city as officers call out of work in protest

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Atlanta police department assures public it can protect city as officers call out of work in protest Nation Jun 18 Atlanta police department assures public it can protect city as officers call out of work in protest By Kate Brumback, Associated Press

(NPR) 'Sigh Of Relief' Or 'Slippery Slope': Advocates and Opponents React To DACA Ruling

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'Sigh Of Relief' Or 'Slippery Slope': Advocates and Opponents React To DACA Ruling Students and supporters of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) rallied in downtown Los Angeles in November 2019 as the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on the program. The court's ruling today will uphold DACA for now. Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images Law 'Sigh Of Relief' Or 'Slippery Slope': A

(NPR) 'Sigh Of Relief' Or 'Slippery Slope': Advocates and Opponents React To DACA Ruling

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'Sigh Of Relief' Or 'Slippery Slope': Advocates and Opponents React To DACA Ruling Students and supporters of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) rallied in downtown Los Angeles in November 2019 as the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on the program. The court's ruling today will uphold DACA for now. Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images Law 'Sigh Of Relief' Or 'Slippery Slope': A

WATCH LIVE: Trump holds roundtable with governors on reopening small businesses amid COVID-19

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WATCH LIVE: Trump holds roundtable with governors on reopening small businesses amid COVID-19 Health Jun 18 WATCH LIVE: Trump holds roundtable with governors on reopening small businesses amid COVID-19 By Associated Press

Half-brother of black man found hanged in California park killed by police after pursuit

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Half-brother of black man found hanged in California park killed by police after pursuit Nation Jun 18 Half-brother of black man found hanged in California park killed by police after pursuit By Associated Press

Seattle police union expelled from city’s largest labor group

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Seattle police union expelled from city’s largest labor group Nation Jun 18 Seattle police union expelled from city’s largest labor group By Associated Press

European Central Bank hands out 1.3 trillion euros in loans

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European Central Bank hands out 1.3 trillion euros in loans Economy Jun 18 European Central Bank hands out 1.3 trillion euros in loans By David McHugh, Associated Press

WATCH: Lawyer for witnesses of Rayshard Brooks’ shooting says it could have been avoided

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WATCH: Lawyer for witnesses of Rayshard Brooks’ shooting says it could have been avoided Nation Jun 18 WATCH: Lawyer for witnesses of Rayshard Brooks’ shooting says it could have been avoided By Kate Brumback, Associated Press

Pelosi orders removal of Confederate portraits from Capitol

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Pelosi orders removal of Confederate portraits from Capitol Politics Jun 18 Pelosi orders removal of Confederate portraits from Capitol By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

India cautions China over its claim to area of deadly clash

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India cautions China over its claim to area of deadly clash World Jun 18 India cautions China over its claim to area of deadly clash By Ashok Sharma, Emily Schmall, Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Facebook, Google, Twitter testify on 2020 election security

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WATCH LIVE: Facebook, Google, Twitter testify on 2020 election security Politics Jun 18 WATCH LIVE: Facebook, Google, Twitter testify on 2020 election security By Courtney Vinopal

India cautions China over its claim to area of deadly clash

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India cautions China over its claim to area of deadly clash World Jun 18 India cautions China over its claim to area of deadly clash By Ashok Sharma, Emily Schmall, Associated Press

Justices reject end to protections for DACA recipients

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Justices reject end to protections for DACA recipients Politics Jun 18 Justices reject end to protections for DACA recipients By Associated Press

(NPR) Supreme Court Upholds DACA In Blow To Trump Administration

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Supreme Court Upholds DACA In Blow To Trump Administration Demonstrators arrive in front of the U.S. Supreme Court during a march in support of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) on Nov. 10. Jose Luis Magana/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jose Luis Magana/AFP via Getty Images Law Supreme Court Upholds DACA In Blow To Trump Administration The decision is a dramatic victory for immigration advocates and gives a new lease on lif

(NPR) Supreme Court Upholds DACA In Blow To Trump Administration

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Supreme Court Upholds DACA In Blow To Trump Administration Demonstrators arrive in front of the U.S. Supreme Court during a march in support of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) on Nov. 10. Jose Luis Magana/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jose Luis Magana/AFP via Getty Images Law Supreme Court Upholds DACA In Blow To Trump Administration The decision is a dramatic victory for immigration advocates and gives a new lease on lif

WATCH LIVE: Officials testify on international response to COVID-19

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WATCH LIVE: Officials testify on international response to COVID-19 Politics Jun 18 WATCH LIVE: Officials testify on international response to COVID-19 By Courtney Vinopal

As states reopen, COVID-19 testing remains far from where it should be

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As states reopen, COVID-19 testing remains far from where it should be Health Jun 18 As states reopen, COVID-19 testing remains far from where it should be By Laura Santhanam

World War II sweetheart singer Vera Lynn dies at 103

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World War II sweetheart singer Vera Lynn dies at 103 World Jun 18 World War II sweetheart singer Vera Lynn dies at 103 By Danica Kirka, Associated Press

Jean Kennedy Smith, last surviving sibling of JFK, dies

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Jean Kennedy Smith, last surviving sibling of JFK, dies Politics Jun 18 Jean Kennedy Smith, last surviving sibling of JFK, dies By Associated Press

1.5 million more laid-off workers seek unemployment benefits

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1.5 million more laid-off workers seek unemployment benefits Economy Jun 18 1.5 million more laid-off workers seek unemployment benefits By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

(NPR) As States Reopen, Do They Have The Workforce They Need To Stop Coronavirus Outbreaks?

As States Reopen, Do They Have The Workforce They Need To Stop Coronavirus Outbreaks? Shots - Health News As States Reopen, Do They Have The Workforce They Need To Stop Coronavirus Outbreaks? NPR surveyed all 50 states to find out how many people there are contact tracing — one of the essential tools for keeping outbreaks from flaring up. Look up your state to see how it's doing.

(NPR) As States Reopen, Do They Have The Workforce They Need To Stop Coronavirus Outbreaks?

As States Reopen, Do They Have The Workforce They Need To Stop Coronavirus Outbreaks? Shots - Health News As States Reopen, Do They Have The Workforce They Need To Stop Coronavirus Outbreaks? NPR surveyed all 50 states to find out how many people there are contact tracing — one of the essential tools for keeping outbreaks from flaring up. Look up your state to see how it's doing.