Trump administration pauses student visa interviews
It comes as the president escalates his actions on Harvard University.
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It comes as the president escalates his actions on Harvard University.
The U.S. is putting the brakes on student and foreign exchange visa appointments. This comes as President Trump escalates his attack on Harvard, ordering the university to review contracts worth more than $100 million. Erica Brown reports from the White House.
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Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
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