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DHS official defends Trump administration's use of military in LA
Tricia McLaughlin, assistant secretary for public affairs at the Department of Homeland Security, tells NPR's Steve Inskeep why the administration sent the National Guard and U.S. Marines to LA.
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Morning news brief
A look at the military's role in LA as protests continue, immigration crackdowns pose problems to businesses reliant on those in U.S. illegally, Trump continues to appeal his historic criminal case.
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Major Western countries coming together to support recognition of a Palestinian state
Opposition to the war in Gaza is fueling a new diplomatic approach. Major Western countries are coming together to support formal recognition of a Palestinian state. Israel is threatening retaliation.
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Immigration raid at Omaha meatpacking plant spurs protests, stokes fear in the city
An immigration raid at a meatpacking plant in Omaha, Nebraska, spurred protests and stoked fear. Officials said it was the largest immigration enforcement action in Nebraska under this administration.
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A look at the military's role in Los Angeles as protests against ICE raids continue
The Trump administration has deployed U.S. Marines and National Guard troops to Los Angeles as protests continue against immigration raids. NPR looks at the role of the military in LA.
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Trump administration cuts program that was developing a promising new HIV vaccine
For nearly 15 years, Dennis Burton worked on creating an HIV vaccine considered to be one of the leading vaccine efforts. In late May, he learned the Trump administration was ending the project.
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Maryland turns to ACA money to help fund abortion care
Like other states where abortion is legal, Maryland has seen more people coming for care from out of state. Now the state is using money associated with Obamacare to help those who need financial aid.
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Protecting your home from disaster might not help you get insurance
Insurance markets in places like California, Florida and Louisiana are on the frontlines of an emerging national insurance crisis fueled by threats from climate change. Michael will examine emerging solutions that some state regulators are employing to address rising costs and other issues.
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Perpetual stew stays on heat for weeks or even years. Is it safe to eat?
Perpetual stew is soup that stays stewing on heat for days, weeks or even years. You might serve out some and keep replenishing the ingredients. It's having a moment on social media, but is it safe?
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Immigration crackdowns pose problems to businesses reliant on those in U.S. illegally
Trump's immigration crackdown is driving some people out of the country and others underground. That poses a challenge for businesses that have relied on workers who are in the U.S. illegally.
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Remembering Sly Stone, the visionary funk frontman of the Family Stone
Sylvester Stewart, better known by his stage name Sly Stone, has died at 82. His band Sly and the Family Stone combined psychedelic rock, doo-wop, gospel and surf to create a new sound.
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Rep. Adam Smith, House Armed Services Committee member, discusses LA troop deployment
NPR asks Rep. Adam Smith of Washington state, top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, about the mobilization of U.S. Marines and deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles.