Dorian Merina

More than 11,000 non-citizens serve in the Army—most are legal immigrants or green card holders. But if these soldiers or vets get in trouble with the law, they can face deportation.

About 23,000 military families rely on food stamps, according to Census figures. But advocates say that number is only a partial picture of the need among people who are currently serving.

These stores offer low prices for service members and veterans. But taxpayers pay more than a billion dollars a year to subsidize them, a funding strategy DOD officials may change. 

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This week marked the 40th Anniversary of the student protests at Columbia University. Dorian Merina spoke with some of those who took part in the protests and filed this report.

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More than 30 years after James Top started writing graffiti on NYC subways, he's opened his first solo art show at a downtown gallery. Dorian Merina reports on his path from the street to the studio.

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In 1973, the graffiti throughout New York City was becoming bolder, more vibrant, more daring. It was also the year that James Cade began practicing graffiti in Brooklyn. Soon, he became one of the most recognizable artists in the early days of hip hop art. ...

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Since its beginning, hip hop has been influenced by American Muslims -- including members of the groups Public Enemy, and Tribe Called Quest. Now, artists and fans are using hip hop to assert their identity as Muslims in America. And they're finding a balance between ...