Francesca Paris

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Proposed Cuts to Foreign Aid Amidst Near-Famine Crisis

Thursday, July 20, 2017

20 million people are at risk of famine in Africa and the Middle East, as conflict and drought collide. And now, the Trump Administration is proposing deep cuts to foreign aid.

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The West is Burning: America's Man-Made Wildfire Crisis

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Across the American West, wildfires are occurring more frequently and destroying more land than ever before.

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Teen Pregnancy Programs See $200 Million in Cuts

Tuesday, July 18, 2017

More than 81 programs will lose a combined $213 million in federal funds, in a budget cut from the Department of Health and Human Services.

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To Raise, Or Not to Raise? Solving Economic Questions About the Minimum Wage

Tuesday, July 11, 2017

A controversial study that alleges Seattle's minimum wage hike is bad for businesses and workers. But are these findings in line with mainstream economists?

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In South Sudan, An Independence Day Marked by Chaos

Monday, July 10, 2017

The youngest country in the world turned six yesterday, but celebrations were cancelled for the second year in a row because of civil war and famine.

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One Year Later: Former Dallas Police Chief Reflects on Service and Risk

Friday, July 07, 2017

Last year, Dallas Police Chief David Brown faced his worst nightmare when five police officers were killed. Today, he reflects on patterns of violence by and against police.

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Hawaii Cracks Down on Homeless Encampments

Wednesday, July 05, 2017

Hawaii has the highest rate of homelessness in the U.S. Some are looking to communal living in semi-permanent camps as a solution, but the state doesn't see it that way.

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Tensions Run High as Chinese President Xi Visits Hong Kong

Thursday, June 29, 2017

Chinese President Xi Jinpin visits Hong Kong amid growing anti-mainland sentiments. What can his visit tell us about the relationship between Beijing and the region?

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Stories From Under the Cloud of Student Loan Debt

Wednesday, June 28, 2017

This year, total student loan debt in the U.S. surpassed credit card debt: 44 million Americans owe $1.3 trillion. Death, Sex & Money Host Anna Sale wanted to learn their stories.

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South Korean, American Pianists Take Home Van Cliburn Medals

Friday, June 16, 2017

Classical pianists flocked to Fort Worth for the prestigious Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in the hopes of launching a global career.

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The Tech Trade Secrets That May Be Harming the Criminal Justice System

Thursday, June 15, 2017

Technological advances in the criminal justice system may be making the system less fair, but companies behind the tech are claiming trade secrets to keep their algorithms secret.

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