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California DACA recipient fights for permanent fix
This week, the Senate is debating and voting on an immigration bill -- or bills. We talk about what might come out of it.
By Madeleine Brand • • 48m ListenPhoto of Andrea Ortiz in Washington DC courtesy of Ortiz.
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5 storiesDACA recipient empties her savings account to travel to DC for immigration debate
This week, the Senate is debating and voting on an immigration bill -- or bills. Any senator can offer a proposal and then call for a vote. It’s kind of free-for-all, and highly unusual. We talk about this process and what might come out of it.
Read the story11 minEight border wall prototypes: Works of art in themselves?
Eight giant prototypes of the US-Mexico border wall have been built on the San Diego side of the border. Swiss artist Christoph Büchel has created a tour for people to view them. He says they’re modern versions of land art.
Read the story7 minBribery allegations against Netanyahu involve an Israeli who makes movies in LA
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is accused accepting nearly $300,000 in gifts from an Israeli billionaire movie producer -- in exchange for helping him secure a visa to stay in Los Angeles, among other alleged favors.
Read the story9 min'The Loving Generation' explores what it means to be biracial
In 1967 the Supreme Court legalized interracial marriage. The case was called Loving v. Virginia. Richard and Mildred Loving sued the state of Virginia for not allowing them to marry. The decision was unanimous.
Read the story13 minThe delights of watching cross country skiing at the Olympics
Tuesday was an exciting day at the halfpipe, with Shaun White winning his third gold medal. But what you might not have heard about is the exciting night at the Alpensia Cross Country Skiing Center.
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