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Protesters at Los Angeles International Airport rally Sunday against President Trump's executive order halting entry of refugees and others into the U.S.

Refugee Agencies Race Against Time To Beat Trump Immigration Ban

8:27pm January 30, 2017

by Deb Amos

Immigration and refugee advocates say the details of President Trump's executive order are still in flux. Some travelers have been barred from entering the U.S. Others are receiving exemptions.

The first session of the New Hampshire House on Jan. 4, 2017, in Concord. The chamber will soon consider legislation that will likely curtail the financial strength of labor unions.

Labor Unions Appear Set For More State-Level Defeats In 2017

5:12pm January 30, 2017

Kentucky has already enacted a bill that would prohibit labor unions from forcing non-union members to pay fees to the union. Lawmakers in Missouri and New Hampshire are debating similar bills.

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Refugee Resettlement Coordinator Reacts To Trump's Immigration Ban

4:57pm January 30, 2017

NPR's Ari Shapiro reconnects with Corine Dehabey, coordinator of Us Together, an organization that works to settle new refugees in Toledo, Ohio. They helped 131 Syrian refugees settle from October 2015 to November 2016. Following President Trump's executive order, we check back in with her about her concerns and worries for Syrians in Toledo, awaiting family members banned from the United States.

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A color-enhanced spiral CT image of the chest shows a large cancerous mass (in yellow) in the left upper lobe.

Lung Cancer Screening Program Finds A Lot That's Not Cancer

4:57pm January 30, 2017

by Richard Harris

Scanning people at risk for lung cancer finds many nodules that aren't cancerous but prompt more procedures, a study at the VA finds. A small number of people did get their cancer diagnosed early on.

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In Nashville, Kurds Express Fears About Trump's Immigration Ban

4:37pm January 30, 2017

by Emily Siner

Some people in Nashville's Kurdish community — the largest in the U.S. — are worried about Trump's executive order on immigration. Reports of green card holders being turned away overseas are causing panic among legal permanent residents.

Generic drugs used for other conditions are being given a second look as cancer treatments.

A Pinworm Medication Is Being Tested As A Potential Anti-Cancer Drug

2:46pm January 30, 2017

by Allison Aubrey

Drugs that have been on the market for decades are being investigated for new uses. One is a medication used around the world to treat pinworm infections.

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Esteban Santiago (center) is led from the Broward County jail for an arraignment in federal court on Monday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

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Fort Lauderdale Airport Shooting Suspect Pleads Not Guilty To 22 Counts

1:59pm January 30, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

Five people were killed and six were injured during the attack. The criminal complaint says Santiago told investigators he planned the assault. If convicted, he could face the death penalty.

Brothers Tim (left) and Bill (right) Jackson have been watching the initial moves of the Trump administration with different views.

As Protests Emerge, Brothers Agree To Give Trump Administration A Chance

1:39pm January 30, 2017

by Brian Mann

Supporters of President Donald Trump talk about his first week in office — especially the executive orders he signed regarding immigration and refugees.

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The design of the Brooklyn Bridge allowed for two wine cellars, one on each shore.

A Sip Of History: The Hidden Wine Cellars Under The Brooklyn Bridge

12:25pm January 30, 2017

by Nicole Jankowski

The cool, dark caverns were a perfect place to store even the most delicate wines — and the income they generated helped offset construction costs of the massive 19th-century engineering project.

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Lawyer Says Immigration Executive Order Caught Many By Surprise

9:49am January 30, 2017

Steve Inskeep talks to William Stock, of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, about the order banning refugees and restricting citizens of 7 Muslim-majority countries from entering the U.S.

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