Eyder Peralta

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You Say You're An American, But What If You Had To Prove It Or Be Deported?

Thursday, December 22, 2016

It's illegal for immigration officials to detain U.S. citizens. But an NPR analysis of public records found that in an eight-year period, some 1,500 people who were held turned out to be Americans.

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As Trump Dismisses CIA, Congress Looks To Confront Russian Cyberattacks

Sunday, December 11, 2016

A bipartisan group of senators tacitly rebuked President-elect Donald Trump in a statement Sunday on the CIA assessment that Russia used cyberattacks to influence the election.

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Ending 'Closest Governor's Race' In N.C. History, Pat McCrory Concedes

Monday, December 05, 2016

The incumbent McCrory conceded in a YouTube message just as the recount that he requested came to a conclusion. The state's Democratic attorney general, Roy Cooper, will be the state's 75th governor.

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In Victory For Protesters, Army Halts Construction On Dakota Pipeline

Sunday, December 04, 2016

The Army Corps of Engineers says it's denying a permit for building the oil pipeline right above the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation. The move comes after months of protests.

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N.C. Officer Will Not Be Charged In Shooting Death Of Keith Lamont Scott

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Scott's killing unleashed two days of unrest in Charlotte this past September. Scott, authorities said, left his car with a gun and did not listen to police who told him to drop it.

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Ralph Branca, All-Star Pitcher Who Gave Up 'Shot Heard 'Round The World,' Dies

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Branca was a three-time All Star, but one pitch that won the Giants the National League pennant in 1951 came to define his career.

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On Conflict Of Interest And Climate Change: What Trump Told 'Times' Journalists

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

President-elect Donald Trump had a wide-ranging talk with New York Times journalists. He disavowed the alt-right and also dismissed concerns about his potential conflicts of interests.

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In Minnesota, Jacob Wetterling's Killer Is Sentenced To 20 Years

Monday, November 21, 2016

Decades after 11-year-old Jacob Wetterling went missing, Danny Heinrich confessed to murdering him. Heinrich said he was "truly sorry" for his "evil acts."

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Minn. Police Officer Who Killed Philando Castile Is Charged With Manslaughter

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

The Ramsey County attorney said the use of deadly force by Officer Jeronimo Yanez in July was not justified.

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Chelsea Manning Asks President For Clemency And 'First Chance At Life'

Monday, November 14, 2016

In an emotional letter, Manning talks about how the struggle with her gender led to one largest leaks of classified information in U.S. history.

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Gwen Ifill, Host Of 'Washington Week' And 'PBS NewsHour,' Dies

Monday, November 14, 2016

Ifill was a veteran Washington journalist who covered seven presidential campaigns and moderated the vice presidential debates in 2004 and 2008.

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Threats And Intimidation Against Minorities Reported Nationwide

Sunday, November 13, 2016

Since the presidential election last week, dozens of acts of hate and intimidation have been reported across the country. Despite the ugliness, there are glimmers of hope and calls for dialogue.

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In Ballot Measures, Pot Legalization Makes Strides

Wednesday, November 09, 2016

Citizens voted to legalize marijuana or medical marijuana three states. Six others are considering similar measures.

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As 'Blue Wall' Shows Signs Of Strain, Here Are Battlegrounds To Watch For

Tuesday, November 08, 2016

To win, Hillary Clinton needs to keep states carried by President Obama. But early results show Trump is over-performing in the industrial north.

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Calif. Shooting: 1 Victim Killed; Police Say Gunman Is Also Dead

Tuesday, November 08, 2016

The shooting happened near two polling stations in Azusa, Calif., on Tuesday but officials say it was not election-related.

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With Opposition Sidelined, Nicaragua's Ortega Easily Wins Third Presidential Term

Monday, November 07, 2016

Daniel Ortega, the former Marxist revolutionary leader, took more than 70 percent of the vote. Earlier this year, the courts essentially blocked his main opponent from seeking office.

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The Final Presidential Debate In 100 Words (And 6 Videos)

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

The third presidential debate was fast-moving with candidates clashing. Hillary Clinton was on the offense; Donald Trump aggressively punched back.

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WATCH: Trump Is Noncommittal On Whether He'll Accept Election Result

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

"I will keep you in suspense," Donald Trump said when he was asked if he would accept the results of the presidential election.

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WATCH: On Russia, Trump Tells Clinton 'You're The Puppet'

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Hillary Clinton asked Donald Trump to disavow Russia. Trump responded, saying Russian President Vladimir Putin has no respect for Clinton and it wouldn't be bad if Russia and the U.S. got along.

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Rep. Jason Chaffetz Hints At More Hearings On Clinton's Email Controversy

Sunday, October 16, 2016

The Republican chair of the House Oversight committee said just-released FBI files show allegations of a "quid pro quo" between the FBI and State Department. The FBI flatly denies the allegations.

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