Noel King

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Steve Bullock Vows To Disentangle 'Dark Money' From Politics

Wednesday, July 17, 2019

The Montana governor, one of the last Democratic candidates to join the presidential race, is focused on bringing "sunshine and transparency" to campaign finance.

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Justice Dept Will Not Bring Federal Charges Against Officer In Eric Garner Death

Tuesday, July 16, 2019

The Justice Department will not bring federal charges against a New York City police officer in the death of Eric Garner. Garner was an unarmed black man whose death was caught on cell phone videos.

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News Brief: Trump Tweets, Asylum Rule, Big Tech Hearings

Tuesday, July 16, 2019

Trump doubles down on racist remarks directed at freshmen congresswomen of color. White House implements a new rule for asylum-seekers. And, big tech comes to Capitol Hill for congressional hearings.

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Trump Administration Announces New Rule For Asylum-Seekers

Monday, July 15, 2019

The Trump administration announces a new step in its efforts to turn back asylum-seekers crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. Those seeking asylum would have to do so in the first country they enter.

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Alan Dershowitz Denies Epstein Rape Accusations And Defends Role In Sweetheart Deal

Monday, July 15, 2019

Harvard Law Professor Alan Dershowitz worked as Jeffrey Epstein's lawyer when he received his 2008 plea deal: "You should always feel bad about producing results like this but it's your job."

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News Brief: Trump Comments, Immigration Raids, Puerto Rico Governor

Monday, July 15, 2019

President Trump is accused of making racist comments. Nationwide immigration raids ordered by Trump fail to materialize. And, Puerto Rico's governor faces pressure to resign over offensive messages.

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Immigration Lawyers, Judges Deal With Extreme Burnout As Migration Crisis Continues

Thursday, July 11, 2019

NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Morning Edition host Noel King, who has been reporting from the Texas-Mexico border about the impacts of the Trump administration's "Remain in Mexico" policy.

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Asylum-Seekers Waiting In Mexico Navigate A Shifting U.S. Court System

Thursday, July 11, 2019

For one family fleeing violence in Honduras, the past is terrifying, the present is confusing, and the future is uncertain. They recently visited an El Paso immigration court as they seek asylum.

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News Brief: Migrants At Border, 2020 Census Case, Labor Secretary Under Scrutiny

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Fewer people were apprehended at the U.S. border in June than in May. Judge rules Trump administration can't change legal team in census case. And, pressure mounts for U.S. labor secretary to resign.

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In Juárez, 'Remain In Mexico' Policy Casts Asylum-Seekers Back Into Uncertainty

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

For some migrants in Juárez, Mexico, waiting for their asylum claims to be processed means staying in a hot, crowded hotel basement and embarking on a process marked by confusion and randomness.

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El Paso, Texas, Is At The Forefront Of The Immigration Crisis

Tuesday, July 09, 2019

Following the implementation of the "Remain in Mexico" policy, migrants have been returned from El Paso to the neighboring Mexican city of Juarez, where the humanitarian situation is worsening.

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'Rootless And Ruthless': Nadia Tehran Invokes Life In The Diaspora

Friday, July 05, 2019

Born in Sweden to Iranian parents, musician Nadia Tehran uses her debut album, Dozakh: All Lovers Hell, to chronicle her heritage.

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'Stranger Things' Star David Harbour Will Take Messy Over Perfect Any Day

Thursday, July 04, 2019

"I've always been drawn to characters that are less-than capable, that make me feel not alone in my weirdness," Harbour says. Stranger Things returns for its third season on Netflix on July 4.

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News Brief: Border Report, 2020 Census, Trump's July 4

Wednesday, July 03, 2019

An inspector general warns of dangerous overcrowding in border facilities in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas. Census forms to be printed without the citizenship question. And, a July 4th preview.

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News Brief: Democratic Debate, Migrant Smugglers, G-20 Summit

Friday, June 28, 2019

The second night of Democratic primary debates wraps up in Miami. Business is booming for migrant smugglers at the U.S.-Mexico border. And, the G-20 economic summit is underway in Japan.

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Supreme Court Rules On Citizenship Question, Partisan Gerrymandering

Thursday, June 27, 2019

The Supreme Court is blocking a citizenship question from the 2020 census for now. Also, it ruled that partisan redistricting is a political question that federal courts cannot weigh in on.

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News Brief: Democratic Debates, 'Pardon In Place,' Supreme Court

Thursday, June 27, 2019

Ten Democratic candidates took the debate state in Miami. The immigration plan "pardon in place" is being scaled back. And, the Supreme Court is expected to issue rulings on two major issues.

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News Brief: Robert Mueller, Border Crisis, Presidential Debate

Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Former special counsel Robert Mueller to testify before House panels. Customs and Border Protection is under fire for migrant issues. And, the Democratic presidential debates get underway Wednesday.

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News Brief: Shipping Coalition, Migrant Children, Opioid Settlement

Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Trump calls on allies to help in the Persian Gulf. Migrant children are removed from a squalid holding center in Texas. And, an Oklahoma judge approves an $85 million settlement with an opioid maker.

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News Brief: Iran Shoots Down U.S. Drone, Biden Comments, China-North Korea

Thursday, June 20, 2019

Iran says it shot down a U.S. spy drone in its airspace. Joe Biden's recent comment draws heat from his 2020 presidential rivals. China's president holds two days of talks with North Korea's leader.

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