2 h. ago DHS official defends Trump administration's use of military in LA

Tricia McLaughlin, assistant secretary for public affairs at the Department of Homeland Security, tells NPR's Steve Inskeep why the administration sent the National Guard and U.S. Marines to LA.

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4 h. ago Trump administration cuts program that was developing a promising new HIV vaccine

For nearly 15 years, Dennis Burton worked on creating an HIV vaccine considered to be one of the leading vaccine efforts. In late May, he learned the Trump administration was ending the project.

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6 h. ago New Tracks: Bruce Springsteen (yes, that Bruce Springsteen), pablopablo and more

This week Anamaria Sayre continues to scour her part of the internet for great new tracks that will impress Felix Contreras, while he continues to explore Latinos who sing country music.Featured artists and songs: • Alleh & Yorghaki, "me late"• Alleh & Yorghaki, "capaz (merengueton)"• Louie TheSinger, "Quicker Way To Jesus"• pablopablo, "Dónde Estás!"• Bruce Springsteen, "Adelita" • Bruce Springsteen, "Sinaloa Cowboys" • Belafonte Sensacional, "Llamas Rexio"• Belafonte Sensacional, "Todavía DF"• David Byrne and Brian Eno, "Mea Culpa"• Juana (feat. ELENI), "La Paloma"Credits Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Simon Rentner. Editorial support from Hazel Cills. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins.

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7 h. ago 100,000 meals for nonprofit Project Open Hand at risk under SF budget proposal

100,000 meals for nonprofit Project Open Hand at risk under SF budget proposal  KTVU

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9 h. ago Proposed Strategy to Address Vehicular Homelessness and Restore Public Spaces

Proposed Strategy to Address Vehicular Homelessness and Restore Public Spaces  SF.gov

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9 h. ago Commuter rail union says legal loophole leaves operators in danger

“We carry the same passengers, and in some cases, work on the same platforms as the other MBTA public employees. We should be treated the same.” The post Commuter rail union says legal loophole leaves operators in danger appeared first on Boston.com.

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10 h. ago Barriers being installed along U of M’s Washington Ave Bridge

Barriers being installed along U of M’s Washington Ave Bridge  FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul

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10 h. ago Curfew enacted for parts of LA; Newsom says Trump chose 'theatrics over public safety'

Curfew enacted for parts of LA; Newsom says Trump chose 'theatrics over public safety'  USA Today

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11 h. ago Trump admin approves waivers for 3 states to ban soda, other junk food from public food programs

Three states received federal waivers to prohibit participants in food assistance programs from buying junk food, bringing the total to six states reforming their food stamp programs.

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12 h. ago Washington County judges and attorneys launch project for new courthouse, saying current building is cramped and crumbling

Washington County judges and attorneys launch project for new courthouse, saying current building is cramped and crumbling  KPTV

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12 h. ago Washington County judges and attorneys launch project for new courthouse, saying current building is

Washington County judges and attorneys launch project for new courthouse, saying current building is  KPTV

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13 h. ago Alaska commercial fishing limits present a 'crisis,' many coastal residents say

Alaska commercial fishing limits present a 'crisis,' many coastal residents say  Alaska Public Media

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13 h. ago New grants could help overburdened communities in Washington clean up the air

New grants could help overburdened communities in Washington clean up the air  Northwest Public Broadcasting

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14 h. ago National Park signage encourages the public to help erase negative stories at its sites

The Department of the Interior is requiring the National Park Service to post signage nationwide by June 13, asking visitors for feedback on any information they feel misrepresents American history.

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14 h. ago Cameron Brink calls out fan for accusing WNBA player of prioritizing 'walking down red carpets' over rehab

Los Angeles Sparks forward Cameron Brink called out a fan on social media this week after critic accused the WNBA player of prioritizing public appearances over rehab.

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15 h. ago Niede Guidon, 92, Archaeologist Who Preserved Prehistoric Rock Art, Dies

Her work in Brazil challenged the prevailing theory of when humans first arrived in the Americas and led to the development of a forgotten corner of the country.

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15 h. ago Washington, Middletown 1st Connecticut municipalities to install speed cameras

Washington, Middletown 1st Connecticut municipalities to install speed cameras  WTNH.com

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15 h. ago Former CDC employees protest against dismantling of public health

Every Tuesday, protesters gather outside the CDC in Atlanta to point out possible public health dangers due to drastic federal cuts.

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16 h. ago HHS head RFK Jr. is removing all members of a key CDC vaccine policy committee

Health and Human Services head, RFK Jr, is replacing all current members of CDC vaccine advisory committee. We discuss the potential impact on public health policy.

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17 h. ago WATCH: Socialist Public School Teacher Rallies Crowd Against ICE, Police in Texas

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Just outside the federal immigration courtroom in downtown San Antonio, organizers with the Party for Socialism and Liberation led an anti-ICE protest attended by more than 100 people. One passionate speaker identified herself as a San The post WATCH: Socialist Public School Teacher Rallies Crowd Against ICE, Police in Texas appeared first on Breitbart.

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