Department Of Homeland Security Promises Changes To Protect Migrant Children
Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen promises new “extraordinary protective measures” in the wake of the death of a second migrant child this month. They will require assistance from multiple federal agencies.
Some Japanese-Americans Wrongfully Imprisoned During WWII Oppose Census Question
In the 1940s, the U.S. government used census data to locate and wrongfully incarcerate Japanese-Americans. Some are now speaking out against plans to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census.
After Death of Second Migrant Child, CBP Will Examine All Children Under 10 Years Old
U.S. Customs & Border Protection says medical personnel will immediately examine the hundreds of migrant children under 10 years old in its custody, following the death of a second migrant child.
Texas Congressman Discusses Border Facilities And How To Prevent Future Deaths
NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with Democratic Congressman Joaquin Castro of Texas about his visit to the border facility where a Guatemalan girl was held before she died and how to prevent future deaths.
Girl Still Believes In Santa, Even After Trump Casts Doubt On His Existence
The president caused a stir when he asked a 7-year-old caller to the Santa Tracker hotline whether she still believed in St. Nick.
A Connecticut Cafe Provides Jobs For Adults With Disabilities
After the age of 21, adults with intellectual disabilities are aged out of programs designed to help them. A cafe in Connecticut was recently opened to provide employment and a gathering place.
2018 Brought A ‘Tectonic Shift’ In The Gun Control Movement, Advocates Say
More than half the states passed dozens of gun control measures in 2018, including what are known as “red flag” laws, according to the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence.
For The Catholic Church, A Year Of Unending Clergy Abuse Revelations
The Catholic Church has been roiled by revelations about clergy abuse in dioceses across the country in 2018. It began with a Pennsylvania grand jury report in August that detailed decades of abuse.
Migrant Boy Dies In Government Custody In New Mexico Hospital
An 8-year-old boy from Guatemala has died in government custody, U.S. Customs and Border Protection says. He is the second child reported to have died while in U.S. custody within a month.
Texas School Employee Suing Over Pro-Israel Oath
Noel King talks to Bahia Amawi, a Texas speech pathologist, who lost her job after she refused to sign a contract pledging not to boycott Israel. Now, she’s suing.
After Big Losses, Investors Keep A Look Out For Santa Claus Rally
On Monday, the Dow logged a nearly 3 percent loss — breaking a 100-year-old record for the worst Christmas Eve performance. After a day off for Christmas, trading resumes Wednesday.
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