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Advertisers Ditch Laura Ingraham After She Mocks Parkland Activist

Ingraham tweeted that Parkland shooting survivor and gun-control activist David Hogg whined about being rejected from four colleges. She later apologized after Hogg called for a boycott of her show.

Democrats Call For Senate Hearing Over 2020 Census And Citizenship Question

Four Democrats on the Senate oversight committee for the Census Bureau say they’re worried the addition of a citizenship question to the 2020 census is “tainted by improper political considerations.”

Hundreds Turn Out For Stephon Clark’s Funeral In Sacramento

Stephon Clark was the 22-year-old unarmed black man who was killed earlier this month by Sacramento police. David Greene talks to Pastor Les Simmons, who was at the funeral.

2020 Census Will Ask About Same-Sex Relationships

Unlike past census forms, it will now include new write-in areas for the distinction between opposite-sex and same-sex couples in the response categories for the relationship question.

Passport Services Will Be Missed When Russian Consulate In Seattle Closes

The consulate closes Friday under orders from the White House. In addition, 60 Russian officials are being expelled from the U.S. because of the poisoning of a Russian ex-spy and his daughter.

Methodist Resort In Michigan Says Only Christians Can Buy Property There

There’s a housing association on Lake Michigan where only practicing Christians can own property. They say they are a religious organization and are exempt from anti-discrimination laws.

Using Pentagon Money To Pay For A Border Wall Is Harder Than It Seems

President Trump spoke to Defense Secretary James Mattis about using military money to build the wall. But Congress — and the Constitution — might get in the way.

Time’s Running Out For Many Frail, Older People In Puerto Rico

Ausberto Maldonado picked corn and asparagus for years on the U.S. mainland, before retiring in Puerto Rico. He has diabetes, and as the island’s safety net wears thin, he’s struggling to survive.

As Atlanta Seeks To Restore Services, Ransomware Attacks Are On The Rise

The FBI says the practice of locking computer systems in exchange for money has become increasingly common, and that cities, schools and hospitals are especially vulnerable to hackers.

Brother Of Accused Parkland Shooter Pleads Guilty To Trespassing At Site

The brother of the teen charged in the Parkland, Fla., high school shooting case is ordered to stay away from any school where he is not enrolled, and to wear a GPS tracking monitor.

Turning Kids Into Readers, One Barbershop At A Time

Alvin Irby is on a mission to get kids reading in the barbershop.

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