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Chronicling How America is Being Changed by Immigration Jun 24, 2014

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The Obama administration is confronting what it says is a growing humanitarian crisis on the nation’s southern border as thousands of unaccompanied children, many who are fleeing violence and poverty in Central America, are now entering the U.S. illegally.

The US in Iraq: Strategic Aid or Political Gesture? Jun 23, 2014

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In Baghdad today, US Secretary of State of John Kerry met face to face with the embattled Iraqi Prime Minister who agreed to form a new more inclusive government starting next week.

In the World of Sports: What's in a Name? Jun 20, 2014

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The name “Redskins” for the NFL franchise in Washington, DC is “disparaging” to Native Americans everywhere. Is it all about sensitivity to historical wrongs, or political correctness out of control?

Government Secrecy and the People's Right to Know Jun 19, 2014

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Barack Obama promised a “transparent” government, but President Obama has cracked down on whistleblowers — in the name of national security.

Will a Ruling on Teacher Tenure Help Your School Kids? Jun 18, 2014

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A California judge has ruled that tenure and seniority laws protect bad teachers at the expense of poor and minority children. Would less legal protection bring those kids better teachers?

Iraq, Iran and the Pottery Barn Rule Jun 17, 2014

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As ISIS moves closer to Baghdad, sectarian violence has broken out in that city. Can Prime Minister al-Maliki keep Iraq together? Is it destined to become a divided country?

Mixed Messages on Immigration Reform Jun 16, 2014

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Last week's Republican primaries have exposed differences within the Party over immigration reform — when unity will be needed in the race for the White House in 2016.

Iraq Continues to Crumble: What Are the Options? Jun 13, 2014

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As fighters led by ISIS move closer to Baghdad, the Iraqi government says it's deploying more troops. President Obama is weighing "selective military action."

The Emergency in Iraq Rocks Washington Jun 12, 2014

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We update the chaos in Iraq and the politics in Washington. Also, the commercial use of drones in the US as the FAA tries to keep pace with a developing technology.

Another Militant Uprising in the Middle East Jun 11, 2014

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An Islamic group called "too extreme" by al Qaeda is taking over some major areas in Iraq. What's in store for the rest of the Middle East?