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Surge of Central American Children Crossing into the US
At least 60,000 children from Central America are expected to be stopped at the US border this year — illegally and alone.
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenAt least 60,000 children from Central America are expected to be stopped at the US border this year — illegally and alone. We hear why they leave home, what terrors they encounter along the way, and their continuing struggles in this country. Also, the mystery of Malaysian Airlines 370 continues, and how rap music is encouraging young Afghans to participate in next month's upcoming presidential elections.
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In this episode
3 storiesMystery of Malaysian Airlines Flight 370 Continues
There's a new development in the baffling disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 four days after it took off from Kuala Lampur on its way to Beijing. Malaysian authorities now say that — after it stopped communicating with ground controllers — it made an unscheduled turn to the west.
Read the story8 minThe Tragedy of Immigrant Children — Travelling Alone
President Obama boasts that illegal crossings of the Mexican border are the lowest in 40 years. But for kids, it's another story. The number of apprehensions expected this year is 60,000, ten times more than three years ago.
Read the story35 minAfghanistan's Upcoming Election Gets a Rap Anthem
Afghanistan's presidential elections have seen a decline in voter participation for a lot of reasons. With 70% of the population under 25, rap music is being used to encourage young people to turn out for next months' voting.
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