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Boys in a holding area at a Border Protection center in Nogales, Ariz. Generally, minors are put into deportation proceedings and given a "Notice To Appear" in immigration court, but they have permission to stay in the country while the U.S. decides their

Influx Of Children Creates New Strain On Beleaguered Immigration Courts

10:55pm July 01, 2014

by John Burnett

Tens of thousands of Central American children have been detained this year crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. Many will now enter a legal system where cases can take 18 months or longer to resolve.

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While Militants Gain Ground, Iraqis Search Out Hope In Future

7:37pm July 01, 2014

Iraqi human rights advocate Hanaa Edwar joins Melissa Block to offer her perspective on the country's security crisis, its effects on daily life and the hopes Iraqis have for the future.

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French Bank To Pay $8.83 Billion In Sanctions Probe

2:24pm July 01, 2014

by Jim Zarroli

BNP Paribas pleaded guilty to violating U.S. sanctions law. It admitted that it helped clients in Sudan and other countries evade U.S. trade embargoes through its New York office.

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Israeli Military Responds After 3 Missing Teens Found Dead

2:24pm July 01, 2014

by Emily Harris

Funeral ceremonies are planned Tuesday for the three slain Israeli teenagers abducted earlier this month. Israel blames the Palestinian militant group Hamas for the murders.

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Between Israel And Hamas, 3 Killed Teens Escalate Tensions

11:26pm June 30, 2014

Three Israeli teens who have been missing since June 12 were found killed in the West Bank. Israel blames Hamas and is expected to take action against the militant group.

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BNP Paribas Agrees To Nearly $9 Billion Fine And Admission Of Guilt

7:30pm June 30, 2014

by Jim Zarroli

The French banking giant BNP Paribas will pay a penalty of nearly $9 billion and plead guilty to criminal charges for doing business with countries sanctioned by the U.S.

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Years Of Syrian Violence Have Changed The Face Of The French Jihadi

7:01pm June 30, 2014

by Eleanor Beardsley

In the past five years, the conflict in Syria has helped dramatically change the profile of a jihadi fighter: No longer are jihadi groups forced to meet in secret forums; instead, they're openly on Facebook, and the movement is democratizing.

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Australia Joins Flood Of Global Investment In Silicon Valley

5:07pm June 30, 2014

Silicon Valley's dynamic economy is attracting investors from all over the world — and Australia's getting in on the game. Ozy.com co-founder Carlos Watson explains why Australia is investing now.

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Obama To Request $2 Billion To Deal With Border Issue

1:32pm June 30, 2014

by Cokie Roberts

The huge numbers of illegal migrant children has overwhelmed detention center. His request comes at a time when GOP leaders say Obama's idea of flexibility means taking the law into his own hands.

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China Tries To Establish Foothold In Zambia, Tanzania

1:32pm June 30, 2014

Africa is big business for China. Howard French, author of China's Second Continent, talks to Steve Inskeep about why some African countries are of particular interest to Chinese leaders.

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