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Advocates say new Texas border law could lead to more racial profiling

6:53am December 19, 2023

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill creating stiff penalties for those who illegally cross the Texas-Mexico border. Advocates worry the measure will lead to more racial profiling and abuses of power.

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U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin makes a joint statement with Israel Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant, after their meeting about Israel's military operation in Gaza, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Monday, Dec. 18, 2023.

Pentagon announces new international maritime protection force for the Red Sea

5:19am December 19, 2023

by The Associated Press

The U.S. and other nations are creating a force to protect ships transiting the Red Sea that have come under attack from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced.

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Morning news brief

5:06am December 19, 2023

Advocates say new Texas law making it a state crime to illegally cross the border is unconstitutional. U.S. sending naval task force to the Red Sea. Vatican allows priests to bless same-sex couples.

What the takeover of U.S. Steel means for American jobs

5:06am December 19, 2023

by A Martínez

NPR's A Martinez talks with Rutgers economics professor Tom Prusa {PROO-shuh} about the takeover of U.S. Steel and what it means for American jobs.

Haim Vasquez, an immigration attorney, talks to residents in Garland, Texas about new state border enforcement laws that will go into effect early next year. He says he wants immigrants to know their rights in case they get detained or arrested by law enforcement.

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Texas governor signs law making it a state crime to cross the border illegally

12:14am December 19, 2023

by Stella M. Chávez

It's already against federal law to enter the U.S. without permission. In Texas, it's now a state crime too, after Gov. Abbott signed into law a state immigration bill with strict penalties.

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Pedestrians are buffeted by wind as they cross a street Monday in Boston.

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Deadly storm batters the Northeast, knocking out power and grounding flights

11:36pm December 18, 2023

by Joe Hernandez

As the storm moves into Canada, the National Weather Service issued warnings of dangerous rainfall through Tuesday morning for most of New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey and large swaths of Maine.

The removal of the Confederate Memorial in Section 16 of Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Va., is on hold after a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order.

A judge halted the removal of a Confederate memorial at Arlington National Cemetery

8:18pm December 18, 2023

by Sarah McCammon

A group filed suit saying that the removal of the memorial was disturbing surrounding graves. A federal judge ordered workers to stop and scheduled a hearing for Wednesday.

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Southwest Airlines is hit with a $140 million fine for last year's meltdown

7:10pm December 18, 2023

by Joel Rose

The U.S. Transportation Department has levied a $140 million fine on Southwest. It comes after the airline's meltdown last year that led to thousands of canceled flights and many stranded passengers.

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Once valued at billions of dollars, more tech startups are failing

5:52pm December 18, 2023

The year of efficiency started with significant layoffs at some Silicon Valley giants. It's closing with many young tech startups — once appraised in the billions — selling for a few million.

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A Brown University student of Palestinian descent is left paraplegic after being shot

5:43pm December 18, 2023

by Mikaela Lefrak

Three college students of Palestinian descent were shot in Vermont last month. One is now paraplegic. His mother talks about his ongoing recovery and how the shooting has reshaped their lives.

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