The refugee ban: Why does it matter?
President Trump has suspended refugee admission and banned migration from seven majority-Muslim countries - here's an explainer
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Prime Minister Trudeau says Canada welcomes refugees
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Airlines turning away passengers after Trump order
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As Trump takes office, refugees await clear policies
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Refugees face miserable conditions in northern Syria
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Ship captain convicted of manslaughter in sinking that killed 700
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Many worry far-right AfD party could "be a spoiler and create instability," even if it can't topple Angela Merkel
Trump: OSU attack suspect "should not have been in our country"
The president-elect claimed the attacker "should not have been in our country," despite his status as a legal permanent resident
Civilians flee as Syrian army takes chunks of Aleppo
Syrian troops punched into rebel-held eastern Aleppo and now control 40 percent of the territory held by the opposition since 2012
More than 4,500 died or vanished crossing Mediterranean this year
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Obama administration makes refugee deal with Australia
Australian PM won't say whether deal over stranded refugees that was signed with Obama will be accepted by Trump administration
Iraqis fear ISIS fighters could hide among fleeing Mosul refugees
At camps outside the city, adult men are separated from other refugees and interrogated
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FAA probing Marine One safety incident around National Airport
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Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director
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In this episode of Healthful, Norah O'Donnell is joined by her personal trainer and fitness expert, Kira Stokes. Since they started exercising together 12 years ago, Kira pushed Norah to lift heavier weights - something Norah initially resisted. Norah has since learned that you lose up to 8-percent of your muscle mass every decade after the age of 30. The two discuss the emotional connection between movement and mental health, how to get started exercising, and what about those weighted vests! Plus - Norah answers what her favorite and least favorite exercises are. We'd love to hear what topics you want to hear covered on Healthful. Text Norah at 202-217-1107.
Chipotle suspected in salmonella outbreak
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$25 million reward offered for U.S.-born leader of powerful cartel
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Aaron Pierre talks new series, "Lanterns"
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Hollywood on hot streak at the box office
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Anthropic AI created fake profiles in hack
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SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
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