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Top Democratic senator bucks calls to abolish ICE: 'We are always going to need immigration enforcement'

Top Democratic senator bucks calls to abolish ICE: 'We are always going to need immigration enforcement' Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar bucked calls by fellow Democrats to abolish U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Sunday, saying the country is "always going to need immigration enforcement."

Democrats facing an identity crisis between old and new

Democrats facing an identity crisis between old and new Younger members moving the party further left.

Is abolishing ICE the answer to US immigration woes?

Is abolishing ICE the answer to US immigration woes? Democrats target agency as debate heats up over hot-button issue.

Rep. Bacon reacts to failure of GOP immigration bill

Rep. Bacon reacts to failure of GOP immigration bill Republican responds to criticism facing the party.

Chaos in Merkel's coalition after Seehofer dangles resignation

BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday will make a last-ditch effort to end a migration row with her conservative allies by holding more talks with her interior minister, whose offer to resign cast doubt over whether her fragile government can survive. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2NdXNPc

Thai navy divers widening passage on ninth day of search for boys in cave

CHIANG RAI, Thailand (Reuters) - Rescuers in Thailand scrabbled to clear a constricted passageway for divers deep inside a flooded cave complex on Monday as the search for 12 boys and their soccer coach entered a ninth day. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2IHfsvm

Entire California ghost town for sale for under $1 million

Entire California ghost town for sale for under $1 million An authentic piece of the Wild West can be yours.

Why your lawn looks awful, and what you can do about it

Why your lawn looks awful, and what you can do about it How to plant grass seed is a question that eventually crops up for many homeowners whose lawns start looking a little thin. Here's how.

Texas man allegedly bites tail off rattlesnake, releases it in neighbor's home: report

Texas man allegedly bites tail off rattlesnake, releases it in neighbor's home: report A Texas man allegedly bit the tail off a rattlesnake and released it into his neighbor’s RV after the two got into a heated argument, The Austin American-Statesman reported.

Police: Motive unclear in birthday party stabbing attack

Police: Motive unclear in birthday party stabbing attack Several families who had fled danger and violence overseas were enjoying a 3-year-old's birthday party in Boise, Idaho, when the unthinkable happened: A man ran up and began chasing and stabbing the children, turning his knife on the adults who tried to intervene.

Suspect in mass-stabbing targeted 3-year-old’s birthday party wanted to 'enact revenge': cops

Suspect in mass-stabbing targeted 3-year-old’s birthday party wanted to 'enact revenge': cops A man with an extensive criminal record is accused of stabbing nine people, including six children, at a 3-year-old’s birthday party, authorities said.

California woman drowns trying to save 3 kids in ocean: report

California woman drowns trying to save 3 kids in ocean: report An unidentified 47-year-old woman died Sunday near Half Moon Bay after attempting to save three kids reportedly swept out to sea by an undertow.

US plans for dismantling NKorea nukes may face resistance.

US plans for dismantling NKorea nukes may face resistance. The United States has a plan that would lead to the dismantling of North Korea's nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs in a year.

Evacuations ordered as winds fuel Northern California fires

Evacuations ordered as winds fuel Northern California fires Evacuations were ordered as dry, hot winds fueled a wildfire burning out of control Sunday in rural Northern California, sending a stream of smoke some 75 miles (120 kilometers) south into the San Francisco Bay Area.

I never said that! High-tech deception of 'deepfake' videos

I never said that! High-tech deception of 'deepfake' videos New technology on the internet lets anyone make videos of real people appearing to say things they've never said.

Tearful reunion for mom, daughter separated at border

Tearful reunion for mom, daughter separated at border After being separated at the U.S. border nearly two months ago, a Guatemalan woman has been reunited with her 7-year-old daughter.

Does political correctness undermine parenting?

Does political correctness undermine parenting? Insight from Lenore Skenazy, president of Let Grow and founder of Free Range Kids.

$45,000-per-year private school in uproar over plan to 'segregate' students by race

$45,000-per-year private school in uproar over plan to 'segregate' students by race Parents at a posh private school are unhappy over an administrator’s plan to continue allegedly segregating students by race.

Mexican Lopez Obrador wins historic election landslide for left

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador won Mexico's presidency in a landslide victory on Sunday, setting the stage for the most left-wing government in the country's democratic history at a time of tense relations with the Trump administration. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2z0IV3L

Turkey orders dozens of colonels arrested in Gulen probe: Anadolu

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey ordered the detention of 68 suspects, including dozens of colonels, in an operation targeting alleged supporters of the U.S.-based Islamic cleric whom Ankara accuses of orchestrating an attempted coup two years ago, state media said on Monday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2yWS39w

Video of mom seeing baby hear for first time goes viral

Video of mom seeing baby hear for first time goes viral The video of a Texas mom’s reaction when her 1-year-old daughter hears a sound for the first time went viral over the weekend.

Boy, 2, suffers severe burns at beach after stepping on remains of bonfire buried in sand, mom says

Boy, 2, suffers severe burns at beach after stepping on remains of bonfire buried in sand, mom says A young boy in Wales was severely burned Saturday when he stepped on the remains of a beach bonfire that was buried underneath sand, his mother wrote online.

FDA repays drug industry by rushing risky meds to market

FDA repays drug industry by rushing risky meds to market As pharma companies underwrite three-fourths of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s budget for scientific reviews, the agency is increasingly fast-tracking expensive drugs with significant side effects and unproven health benefits.

California pediatrician placed on probation for exempting child from all vaccines

California pediatrician placed on probation for exempting child from all vaccines A Southern California pediatrician was placed on probation Friday after penning letters four years ago that exempted a toddler from all childhood vaccinations. But the doctor maintains he did “nothing wrong.”

Lone Star tick bites triggering red meat allergies in more people across US, physician says

Lone Star tick bites triggering red meat allergies in more people across US, physician says An allergist and associate professor of medicine University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, is warning that the Lone Star tick can cause an allergy to red meat.

New concerns over marijuana addiction

New concerns over marijuana addiction Dr. Marc Siegel examines the effects of the drug.

Why death of your pet is difficult to bear

Why death of your pet is difficult to bear For some people, the death of a pet can be more difficult than the loss of a relative. Here’s why.

Mexican leftist Lopez Obrador wins presidency: exit polls

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador decisively won Mexico's presidency on Sunday, exit polls showed, setting the stage for the most left-wing government in decades at a time of tense relations with the Trump administration. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2lLrQ4j

Anti-Trump mood sways Mexican voters in U.S. in favor of Lopez Obrador

TIJUANA, Mexico (Reuters) - Hundreds of Mexicans living in California drove for hours on Sunday to vote south of the border for Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador as president, persuaded by his pledges to stand up to U.S President Donald Trump and end graft and violence at home. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2KmWT5b

U.S. has plan to dismantle North Korea nuclear program within a year: Bolton

SEOUL/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - White House national security adviser John Bolton said on Sunday he believed the bulk of North Korea's weapons programs could be dismantled within a year, as the United States and North Korea resumed working-level talks. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2z1KDly