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The Trump administration will send hundreds of additional federal agents to Minnesota. And, here are the figure skaters who will represent Team USA in the Olympics.
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The killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent sparked protests across Minneapolis. Federal authorities have taken over the investigation and say they're sending more Homeland Security agents to Minnesota.
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NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey about residents protesting the Trump administration's ICE deployment and the killing of Renee Good by an immigration officer.
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President Trump is on a remodeling and construction spree. In addition to the White House ballroom project, Trump wants to add a second story to the West Wing colonnade.
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Sixteen U.S. figure skaters are competing in all four Olympic disciplines: men's, women's, pairs and ice dance. The team includes a mix of seasoned vets, world champions and rising stars.
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New research shows exercise is as effective as medication at reducing symptoms of depression. And you don't need to run a marathon to see benefits. So how much is enough?
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While Congress debates bringing back Affordable Care Act subsidies, many Americans have already made life-altering decisions to afford health care.
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Who gets to be a parent has been reshaped by IVF: Single women in their 40s are increasingly opting to become moms.
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HHS sending more agents to Minnesota as protests over Renee Good's death continue, Iran warns U.S. against military actions after protest crackdown, DOJ subpoenas Fed in escalating pressure campaign.
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Venezuela has freed a handful of detainees in what it calls a gesture of national unity. Rights groups say releases are slow and the country's repressive system remains in place.