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West Liberty man deported less than a week after ICE detention
The Gazette - Iowa
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The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Pascual Pedro lived in Iowa for seven years, growing up here after immigrating to the United States when he was 13. Last Tuesday, he was detained at a...
Delta In a Minute 7-10
The Delta News - Mississippi
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HATTIESBURG, MS - Law enforcement officials in Hattiesburg have announced a youth curfew in response to an outbreak of shootings over Independence Day weekend. From Sunday through Thursday, those 18 and older cannot be out unsupervised from 11...
First Ladies Determine Their Role in a Polarizing World—Together
Harper's Bazaar
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July 17, 2025
Amid constant warfare, climate change, a reduction in mental health across the globe, and the rapid deployment of AI, what does it mean to be a first lady? It is one of the most visible roles, with access to an international platform, and yet in...
What do GOP cuts of NPR, PBS mean for Ohio's public radio stations?
The Daily Jeffersonian - Ohio
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Republicans in Congress are cutting $1.1 billion from public broadcasting, impacting funding for Ohio public radio stations. The cuts would affect stations differently, with some losing a larger percentage of their budget than others. Supporters...
New ICE data shows spike in arrests across North Carolina
WFAE - North Carolina
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July 9, 2025
New data from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shows a 160% increase in the number of daily arrests across North Carolina compared to the same period last year. According to data obtained through the Deportation Data Project, in the...
US Citizen Naturalization Ceremony on USS Hornet
Alameda Post - California
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July 9, 2025
On July 3, the USS Hornet welcomed 76 newly minted Americans in a naturalization ceremony hosted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). USCIS holds naturalization ceremonies every year on the eve of Independence Day, but this...
ICE arrests in U.S. up nearly 45%. Where does Florida stand?
Daytona Beach News Journal - Florida
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Editor's note: An earlier version of this story misstated the percentage increase of nationwide deportation arrests from Jan. 20 through May 31. The story has been updated. Deportation arrests nationwide have risen sharply since President Trump...
Columbia public radio station sounds alarm about federal cuts
KMIZ ABC 17 - Missouri
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July 18, 2025
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two radio stations in Columbia that rely on public funding say they're facing an uncertain future after the U.S. House passed President Donald Trump's rescissions package. House Republicans gave the green light late Thursday...
Ascension closure of delivery services sparks protest
Daily Herald - Illinois
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July 1, 2025
Nurses and concerned citizens protest the closure of the Women and Infant Services department at Ascension Alexian Brothers Hospital Tuesday in Elk Grove Village. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com Protesters gathered outside Ascension Alexian...
First Ladies collaborate on global challenges, sustainability
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 10, 2025
The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has joined her counterparts from across the world to deliberate on how First Ladies can wield influence to create lasting and meaningful change, especially in the lives of women, children, and the vulnerable....
Murals, markets and more: Long Beach Walls and Art Renzei returns July 20-26
Signal Tribune - California
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July 16, 2025
Long Beach Walls and Art Renzei are celebrating a decade-long partnership by focusing on the transformative power of art with the theme of “Art: A Catalyst for Change” for their 2025 festival. This year’s festival will take place July 20-26, and...
How gambling laws differ between Central and North America
Costa Rica News
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July 19, 2025
Following the rapid expansion of the iGaming industry over the past decade, governments have seen the behaviors of their gambling communities transform significantly. Instead of trying their luck on the casino floor or at the bookmakers, players...
First ladies unite to drive lasting change, tackle global challenges
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 9, 2025
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has joined her counterparts from around the world to discuss how First Ladies can utilise their influence to create lasting and meaningful change, particularly in the lives of women, children, and...
Colombian Brand Chevignon Expands into the U.S. with First of Ten Stores
The MDS
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July 10, 2025
More Latin American fashion in the United States. In a key step in the internationalization of Colombian fashion, Chevignon, which specializes in denim, has made its physical landing in the U.S. market with the opening of its first store in the...
Jasper Food Packing Event Seeking Volunteers, Donations, and Sponsors
18 WJTS - Indiana
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July 8, 2025
St. Joseph Parish is partnering with Cross Catholic Outreach for a Food Packing Event on July 19 in the parish Activity Center. The event aims to have volunteers pack tens of thousands of nutritious meals to support those in greatest need, both...
Yoder-Short: The trouble with Alligator Alcatraz | Column
Iowa City Press Citizen
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We like to think of ourselves as a good nation, but our priority of looking out for only ourselves, looking out only for those we deem worthy of humane treatment, is coloring our national identity. Good nations don’t have concentration camps. Good...
HOME TO ROOST: 11 Illegal Migrants Nabbed During Home Depot Raid, One With 67 Prior Bookings: Report
Sean Hannity
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July 18, 2025
The crackdown continues… Despite resistance from California officials, Border Patrol agents in Sacramento arrested 11 illegal migrants during a tense raid at a Home Depot parking lot Thursday, including one man with 67 prior jail bookings since...
Addison Ostrenga is the veteran tight end now in his…
Iowa City Press Citizen
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Germann Gramajo-Barrios, a Conesville, Iowa resident, has been given 30 days before deportation to Guatemala. Gramajo-Barrios was given the option of immediate deportation or 30 days to prepare during a check-in with ICE. This 30-day option...
‘What if we stay in Mexico?’ With chances in the U.S. dashed, migrants make new lives south of border
The San Diego Union-Tribune - California
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July 14, 2025
The plan had always been to seek asylum in the U.S. But somewhere on the journey between their home in El Salvador and the northern Mexico border, Wilver Arteaga and his family realized there was no way. The strong rhetoric around President Donald...
Clint Dempsey: U.S. Team Needs Success For Pro-USMNT Crowds At World Cup
Fox Sports
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July 18, 2025
Clint Dempsey says success on the field during friendlies over the next year would help the U.S. fill seats with pro-American fans at the World Cup next year, a turnaround from pro-opponent crowds at this year's Concacaf Gold Cup. U.S. men's...