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In A City With Strong Ties To Syria, Refugee Crisis Stirs Debate

5:27pm November 22, 2015

by Laura Benshoff

Syrians have been putting down roots in Allentown, Pa., for a century. The city's mayor is happy to have Syrian refugees fleeing the current conflict join his community — but not all residents agree.

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Seasonal Temps Prep For The Holiday Rush

5:27pm November 22, 2015

by Michel Martin

As retailers prepare for the demand of the holiday season, they're hiring thousands of temporary workers. People who are looking for temporary holiday jobs this season talk about their experiences.

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After 15-Month Stay In Church, Immigrant Allowed To Remain In U.S.

2:11pm November 22, 2015

by NPR Staff

Rosa Robles Loreto migrated from Mexico to Tucson 16 years ago, and overstayed her visa. When she was due to be deported, she claimed refuge in a church. She emerged from her sanctuary this week.

South America has a tradition of offering a haven to refugees, including my grandfather, Miguel Garsd, pictured here in Argentina, where he began practicing medicine in the 1930s. His family had fled pogroms in the Ukraine in the late 1800s.

Refugees: That Time Everyone Said 'No' And Bolivia Said 'Yes'

11:42am November 22, 2015

by Jasmine Garsd

Observers draw a parallel between anti-refugee sentiments now and during WWII. Back then, many doors where closed to those fleeing Nazism. Bolivia was a notable exception.

Supporters of Louisiana Gov.-elect John Bel Edwards celebrate his win.

Louisiana Democrat Governor Victory Disrupts Partisan Politics Tradition

8:12am November 22, 2015

by Debbie Elliott

After scandal plagued Republican rival Sen. David Vitter and supporters crossed party lines, Democrat John Bel Edwards has emerged as the winner of Louisiana's bitter governor's race.

Syrian Refugees In Michigan Respond To U.S. Resettlement Hesitations

7:51am November 22, 2015

by NPR Staff

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder is urging a pause in the resettlement of Syrian refugees in his state. Two Syrian refugees there share their similar concerns, but say totally barring refugees is a mistake.

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Tree-Shaped Air Freshener Titans Tangled In Infringement War

7:37am November 22, 2015

Titans of car air fresheners are at war. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with New York Times reporter Andy Newman about one tree-shaped freshener company suing another.

Assessing U.S. Strategy In Syria

7:37am November 22, 2015

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Michael Ratney, U.S. Special Envoy for Syria, about the future of U.S. strategy in Syria, especially in the wake of the Paris attacks.

Obama Ends Asian Summit With Focus On Counterterrorism

7:37am November 22, 2015

by Scott Horsley

At the close of an Asian summit in Malaysia, President Obama vowed to destroy ISIS on the battlefield, while also saying that the most powerful tool was to show ISIS "that we're not afraid."

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The U.S. Refugee Screening Process 'Works'

7:37am November 22, 2015

NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Anne Richard, Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees and Migration, about the screening process refugees go through before entering the United States.