International
In Mexico, new groups offer aid to a young generation of deported ‘DREAMers’
In response to the number of returnees, the Mexican government launched a program called Somos Mexicanos aimed at helping returning migrants integrate into Mexican society.
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Europe’s voters elect new parliament as nationalism mounts
The election began on Thursday, but most of the EU's 28 member states, including the biggest of all, Germany and France, are voting on Sunday. Results are expected overnight.
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Magnitude 8 earthquake strikes in Peru
The quake struck at 2:41 a.m. and was centered in a vast nature preserve 57 miles east of the small town of Yurimaguas. Helping limit damage was the earthquake's depth.
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Theresa May: A prime minister defined and defeated by Brexit
Theresa May became prime minister in 2016 with one goal: to lead Britain out of the European Union. Three years on, the U.K. is still in the EU, and May's time is ending.
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U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May to step down June 7
May had been under intense pressure from lawmakers to step down after her plans for Brexit were repeatedly rejected.
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U.S. brings new charges against Julian Assange in war logs, state cables case
A grand jury in Northern Virginia has returned a superseding indictment with 17 more charges against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, authorities said on Thursday.
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America’s military price tag / Iran tensions
We'll examine the amount of dollars the government spends on national defense. Then, we'll discuss the heightening tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
Air Date: May 20, 2019
Listen 49:00Saudis say they don’t want war, but will defend themselves
Saudi Arabia does not want war but will not hesitate to defend itself against Iran, a top Saudi diplomat said Sunday.
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The generic drugs you’re taking may not be as safe or effective as you think
Most of the generic medicines being sold in the U.S. are manufactured overseas, mostly in India and China.
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U.S. will lift tariffs on steel and aluminum from Canada and Mexico
The tariffs will be lifted within two days, according to a joint U.S.-Canada statement posted by Canada's foreign ministry.
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Philadelphia Orchestra begins concert tour of China as Trump’s trade war escalates
Over 10 years, the Fabulous Philadelphians have built strong cultural ties with China. With trade diplomacy hitting a low note, will that good will dissipate?
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Listen 1:21Gov. Wolf derides ‘lack of strategy’ in Trump’s trade approach
Governor Tom Wolf is raising the alarm over the impact Chinese tariffs are having on Pennsylvania’s farmers.
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World leaders, tech execs pledge to curb online violence at Paris tech summit
Facebook, Google, Twitter and other tech companies joined a dozen countries in a pledge to step up efforts to keep internet platforms from being used to spread hate.
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We discuss the escalating trade war between China and the U.S., and the effect it could have on the markets, consumers, farmers and companies.
Air Date: May 15, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:30China retaliates on tariffs, stock markets go into a slide
Deepening its trade battle with the U.S. and sending financial markets spinning, China announced tariff hikes Monday on $60 billion of American goods.
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