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From bad to worse at the border Nov 26, 2018

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U.S. Border Patrol tear-gassed asylum seekers who rushed the border yesterday. Maya Averbuch was there reporting for the New York Times. Vox’s Dara Lind explains how the Trump administration might deal with its asylum problem.

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When dogs fly Nov 21, 2018

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Airlines are getting tough on emotional support animals. Some people think they're a scam. Science isn’t sure. An expert weighs in, as does an emotional support dog.

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Those weird Cuban attacks Nov 20, 2018

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The Trump administration is punishing Cuba in response to mysterious attacks on U.S. diplomats in Havana. ProPublica's Sebastian Rotella explains what we know and what we don't.

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Still burning Nov 19, 2018

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The Camp Fire is the most destructive fire in California history, surpassing a record set just a few months ago. Vox’s Umair Irfan heads to Paradise.

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Do it for the gram Nov 16, 2018

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Massive news: Scientists in France voted to officially redefine the kilogram today. They’ve been weighing their options for centuries.

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The simplest way to fix our gun laws Nov 15, 2018

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California has the strictest gun laws in the country, but they didn't prevent last week’s mass shooting in Thousand Oaks. Vox’s German Lopez explains the flaws in California’s laws, and points to a far-away state doing a better job.

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The citizenship question Nov 14, 2018

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The Trump administration would very much like to know if you’re a citizen come the 2020 census. NPR’s Hansi Lo Wang explains how that might break the census.

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Sit in a circle. Save your baby’s life. Nov 13, 2018

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South Carolina used to be one of the most dangerous places in America to have a baby. But now, it’s reducing infant mortality with an unconventional approach: having pregnant women talk to each other. Listen and subscribe to The Impact: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Overcast | Pocket Casts | RadioPublic

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Total Recount Nov 12, 2018

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Almost a week after the midterm elections, several key races remain undecided and recounts are coming. The president calls shenanigans.

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Could one man’s death change the conflict in Yemen? Nov 09, 2018

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The journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s murder has put the spotlight on an unlikely place: Yemen.

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