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Federal Agent Shoots Man in Minneapolis, Homeland Security Says
Federal Agent Shoots Man in Minneapolis, Homeland Security Says
🗞️ Breaking! — 11:17 PM(2h or newer)
11:17 PM

The agent shot a Venezuelan man who was resisting arrest, an official said. The shooting comes a week after an ICE agent fatally shot a woman in the city.

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Saks files for bankruptcy as it struggles to pay debts - The Washington Post
🗞️ Breaking! — 11:10 PM(2h or newer)
11:10 PM

Saks files for bankruptcy as it struggles to pay debts  The Washington Post

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H.H.S. Reverses Decision to Cut $2 Billion for Mental Health and Addiction Services
H.H.S. Reverses Decision to Cut $2 Billion for Mental Health and Addiction Services
🗞️ Breaking! — 10:43 PM(2h or newer)
10:43 PM

A day after funding termination notices went out to more than 2,000 programs nationwide, the administration reversed itself and reinstated the money.

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FBI executes search warrant at Washington Post reporter’s home - The Washington Post
🗞️ Breaking! — 10:35 PM(2h or newer)
10:35 PM

FBI executes search warrant at Washington Post reporter’s home  The Washington Post

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Au Pair Testifies of Lurid Plot in Virginia Double-Murder Trial
Au Pair Testifies of Lurid Plot in Virginia Double-Murder Trial
🗞️ Breaking! — 10:30 PM(2h or newer)
10:30 PM

Juliana Peres MagalhĂŁes wrapped up testimony on Wednesday in the case against Brendan Banfield, her former lover, who is accused of killing his wife and another man.

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James Luckey-Lange Among Americans Freed in Venezuela
🗞️ Breaking! — 10:26 PM(2h or newer)
10:26 PM

James Luckey-Lange, 28, was released this week with several other U.S. citizens from the country’s notorious prison system after going missing in December, his family said.

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Venezuelan Immigrants Urge Appeals Court to Restore Deportation Protections
Venezuelan Immigrants Urge Appeals Court to Restore Deportation Protections
🗞️ Breaking! — 10:13 PM(2h or newer)
10:13 PM

The Trump administration has ended Temporary Protected Status for about 600,000 Venezuelan immigrants, part of a broader effort to curb avenues for immigrants to remain in the United States.

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With tensions high, Israel and Iran secretly reassured each other via Russia - The Washington Post
🗞️ Breaking! — 10:08 PM(2h or newer)
10:08 PM

With tensions high, Israel and Iran secretly reassured each other via Russia  The Washington Post

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Trump administration indefinitely pauses immigrant visa processing for 75 nations - The Washington Post
9:14 PM

Trump administration indefinitely pauses immigrant visa processing for 75 nations  The Washington Post

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Trump administration rolls back $2 billion mental health, addiction grant cuts
9:10 PM

Sweeping cuts to mental health and addiction programs worth more than $2 billion are being reversed. After a political backlash from Republicans and Democrats, the grant money will be restored.

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Photos emerge from Iran’s protests, veiled by government blackout - The Washington Post
9:07 PM

Photos emerge from Iran’s protests, veiled by government blackout  The Washington Post

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Senate Republicans block Venezuela war powers resolution
9:07 PM

The resolution would have forced President Trump to get authorization from Congress before launching military operations in Venezuela. It was blocked after having previously advanced with GOP support.

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Trump Says Iran Is Stopping Its Killings of Protesters as U.S. Moves Troops
Trump Says Iran Is Stopping Its Killings of Protesters as U.S. Moves Troops
9:05 PM

Nonessential personnel were moved from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, an American site that could be a target of Iran if President Trump ordered an attack on the country.

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Boeing Knew About Flaws in UPS Plane That Crashed in Louisville, N.T.S.B. Says
Boeing Knew About Flaws in UPS Plane That Crashed in Louisville, N.T.S.B. Says
8:51 PM

In a report Wednesday, the National Transportation Safety Board said fractures that appeared to have led the left engine to separate from the plane’s wing had occurred at least four other times.

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3 More Lawmakers in Video Say Federal Prosecutors Are Investigating Them
3 More Lawmakers in Video Say Federal Prosecutors Are Investigating Them
8:50 PM

The lawmakers, all Democrats who urged military service members not to follow illegal orders, said prosecutors had contacted them. But it is unclear what crime they might have committed.

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After Danish and U.S. Officials Meet on Greenland, Trump Remains Unmoved
After Danish and U.S. Officials Meet on Greenland, Trump Remains Unmoved
8:43 PM

Denmark’s foreign minister left the White House complex saying that his country had a “fundamental disagreement” with President Trump, as several NATO countries sent troops to Greenland.

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Lawyers for Renee Good’s Family Plan to Investigate Minnesota ICE Shooting
Lawyers for Renee Good’s Family Plan to Investigate Minnesota ICE Shooting
8:22 PM

Ms. Good was killed by an ICE agent last week. Separately, a federal judge put off ruling on a request by the state to block the surge of immigration agents to the Minneapolis area.

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What Voters Told Democrats About ICE, Rising Costs and Party Perceptions
What Voters Told Democrats About ICE, Rising Costs and Party Perceptions
8:11 PM

In focus groups, swing voters gave Democratic politicians some tough feedback on the party.

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Woman Killed by ICE Agent Seemed at Fault, N.Y. Republican Says
Woman Killed by ICE Agent Seemed at Fault, N.Y. Republican Says
8:05 PM

Bruce Blakeman, the likely Republican candidate for governor, said the killing of Renee Good was just one point of disagreement between him and Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat.

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Federal Judges Uphold California’s New Congressional Maps
Federal Judges Uphold California’s New Congressional Maps
7:56 PM

A panel in Los Angeles sided with Gov. Gavin Newsom in a decision that will help Democrats counter Republican gerrymandering in Texas. Republicans are expected to appeal.

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Trump Administration to Halt Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries
Trump Administration to Halt Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries
7:38 PM

Federal officials said the move was meant to discourage immigration by people whom they deemed likely to rely on public benefits.

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U.S. to suspend immigrant visas from 75 countries over public assistance concerns
7:09 PM

The State Department says it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries whose nationals are deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States.

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Newsom Says California Will Not Extradite Abortion Provider to Louisiana
Newsom Says California Will Not Extradite Abortion Provider to Louisiana
7:07 PM

The case, escalating the interstate battle over abortion, is the second time Louisiana has criminally charged out-of-state doctors with sending abortion pills to Louisiana residents.

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Iran Postpones Execution of Protester as Trump Threatens ‘Strong Action’
Iran Postpones Execution of Protester as Trump Threatens ‘Strong Action’
6:52 PM

Iran had planned to put a 26-year-old protester to death amid the wave of unrest in the country, but apparently stood down for now.

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Prosecutors Say Officer Who Hurled Cooler Was Not Trying to Save Lives
Prosecutors Say Officer Who Hurled Cooler Was Not Trying to Save Lives
6:46 PM

Lawyers for Sgt. Erik Duran said he had to make a “life-or-death” decision when he struck Eric Duprey as he rode a motorbike recklessly down a sidewalk. Mr. Duprey died almost immediately.

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The Washington Post - Breaking news and latest headlines, U.S. news, world news, and video - The Washington Post
6:40 PM

The Washington Post - Breaking news and latest headlines, U.S. news, world news, and video  The Washington Post

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As N.Y.C. Nurses’ Strike Continues, Both Sides Prepare for a Long Fight
As N.Y.C. Nurses’ Strike Continues, Both Sides Prepare for a Long Fight
6:35 PM

Hospital administrators and union officials appear to be digging in for an extended battle over staffing levels and pay.

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In a win for Democrats, court allows California's redistricting plan to proceed
6:19 PM

In November, California voters approved a new congressional map that could help Democrats win five more House seats and counter the Republican redistricting that President Trump has prompted in other states.

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Renee Good’s Family Should Be Able to Sue the Officer Who Killed Her
Renee Good’s Family Should Be Able to Sue the Officer Who Killed Her
6:14 PM

An ICE killing in Minneapolis can be the impetus for finally closing a gaping hole in our constitutional protections.

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NASA Begins Astronaut Space Station Medical Evacuation: What to Know
NASA Begins Astronaut Space Station Medical Evacuation: What to Know
6:05 PM

Four astronauts departed from the I.S.S. about a month earlier than scheduled because a crew member, who was not identified, has an undisclosed medical issue.

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The U.S. Moves Personnel Out of Qatar as Tensions Rise With Iran
The U.S. Moves Personnel Out of Qatar as Tensions Rise With Iran
6:03 PM

Also, the U.S. and Denmark clash over Greenland. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

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Congress Is Spurning Many of Trump’s Proposed Spending Cuts
Congress Is Spurning Many of Trump’s Proposed Spending Cuts
5:38 PM

Months after the partisan clash that led to the longest shutdown in history, lawmakers have agreed on spending bills that look far different from what the president wanted.

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Trump’s Gulf Allies Do Not Want Him to Bomb Iran
Trump’s Gulf Allies Do Not Want Him to Bomb Iran
5:26 PM

While several of the Gulf Arab countries harbor little love for Iran, they worry that the consequences of rising tensions could blow back on them.

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Is Whole Milk Healthier for Kids?
Is Whole Milk Healthier for Kids?
5:19 PM

A new law will allow full-fat and 2 percent milk to be served in schools. Here’s what to know.

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Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Unhappiness
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Unhappiness
5:06 PM

One reason for the toxicity of American politics may be that our quality of life is slipping behind our peers’.

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U.S. Races to Sell Venezuelan Oil, Transforming Ties With Former Foe
U.S. Races to Sell Venezuelan Oil, Transforming Ties With Former Foe
5:02 PM

U.S. officials brokered the sale of hundreds of millions of dollars worth of Venezuelan oil to stabilize the country’s economy after capturing its president.

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Harper Lee Expanded on Her View of the South in Letters to a Friend
Harper Lee Expanded on Her View of the South in Letters to a Friend
4:17 PM

In decades of correspondence, the author gave her friend, JoBeth McDaniel, a mix of opinions, advice on writing and insight into the impact of the Civil Rights movement.

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Tony Dokoupil’s Road Trip on CBS News Hits a Rough Patch
Tony Dokoupil’s Road Trip on CBS News Hits a Rough Patch
4:17 PM

A stretch of big news revealed growing pains for CBS’s new evening anchor and problems with its Bari Weiss-era philosophy.

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Trump makes obscene gesture, mouths expletive at Detroit factory heckler - The Washington Post
4:04 PM

Trump makes obscene gesture, mouths expletive at Detroit factory heckler  The Washington Post

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Opinion | There is no U.S. downside to striking the Iranian regime - The Washington Post
3:42 PM

Opinion | There is no U.S. downside to striking the Iranian regime  The Washington Post

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Trump Signs Bill Allowing Schools to Serve Whole Milk Again
Trump Signs Bill Allowing Schools to Serve Whole Milk Again
3:40 PM

The law, which was approved unanimously by Congress late last year, also gives schools more flexibility in serving nondairy milks.

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Denmark says there's a 'fundamental disagreement' with Trump over Greenland
2:57 PM

The two sides agreed to create a working group to discuss ways to work through differences as President Trump continues to call for a U.S. takeover of Denmark's Arctic territory of Greenland.

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Trump Is Risking a Global Catastrophe - The Atlantic
2:47 PM

Trump Is Risking a Global Catastrophe  The Atlantic

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If You Think This Instrument Is Hard to Play, Try Building One
If You Think This Instrument Is Hard to Play, Try Building One
2:46 PM

The oboe has 500 parts. Turning a profit is a killer. But Jim Phelan is bent on reviving one of the great names in classical music.

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Kitchen countertop workers are dying. Some lawmakers want to ban their lawsuits
2:29 PM

Some safety experts want California to stop the cutting of quartz countertops saying it can't be done safely. Lawmakers, meanwhile, contemplate a ban on workers' lawsuits against quartz manufacturers.

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Candidates have legal standing to challenge election laws, the Supreme Court rules
2:28 PM

In a case related to Illinois state law about the return of mail ballots, the U.S. Supreme Court says political candidates have the legal standing to challenge election policies.

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Opinion | Mamdani is showing Democrats the way beyond wokeness - The Washington Post
2:15 PM

Opinion | Mamdani is showing Democrats the way beyond wokeness  The Washington Post

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Column | You don’t need Trump to cap your credit card interest. Just use this script. - The Washington Post
2:00 PM

Column | You don’t need Trump to cap your credit card interest. Just use this script.  The Washington Post

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Opinion | Trump wants $1.5 trillion for defense. What a bargain. - The Washington Post
1:45 PM

Opinion | Trump wants $1.5 trillion for defense. What a bargain.  The Washington Post

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Scientists call another near-record hot year a 'warning shot' from a shifting climate
1:38 PM

Scientists calculate that last year was one of the three hottest on record, along with 2024 and 2023. The trend indicates that warming could be speeding up, climate monitoring teams reported.

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MLK Day concert held annually at the Kennedy Center for 23 years is relocating
1:37 PM

Georgetown University is moving Let Freedom Ring, its annual event celebrating the life of Martin Luther King Jr., to the historical Howard Theatre in order to save money, the university said.

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Democrat Elissa Slotkin says she is under investigation for video on illegal orders
1:03 PM

Michigan Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin says she is under federal investigation for posting a video urging members of the military not to obey illegal orders.

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How Doubt Became a Weapon in Iran - The Atlantic
10:56 AM

How Doubt Became a Weapon in Iran  The Atlantic

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Why Greenland Matters for a Warming World
Why Greenland Matters for a Warming World
10:16 AM

The fate of the world’s largest island has outsize importance for billions of people on the planet, because as the climate warms, Greenland is losing ice. That has consequences.

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Will the U.S. Inherit Venezuela’s Oil Curse?
Will the U.S. Inherit Venezuela’s Oil Curse?
9:37 AM

The country’s biggest problem may not be President Trump.

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Top prosecutors in D.C., Minneapolis leave amid turmoil over shooting probe - The Washington Post
12:53 AM

Top prosecutors in D.C., Minneapolis leave amid turmoil over shooting probe  The Washington Post

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Mike Tomlin steps down as Steelers coach after 19 seasons - The Washington Post
11:56 PM

Mike Tomlin steps down as Steelers coach after 19 seasons  The Washington Post

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Halligan defends her use of U.S. attorney title in combative court filing - The Washington Post
11:47 PM

Halligan defends her use of U.S. attorney title in combative court filing  The Washington Post

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Trump administration labels 3 Muslim Brotherhood branches as terrorist organizations - The Washington Post
9:55 PM

Trump administration labels 3 Muslim Brotherhood branches as terrorist organizations  The Washington Post

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U.S. lost more immigrants than it gained in 2025, new estimate shows - The Washington Post
6:43 PM

U.S. lost more immigrants than it gained in 2025, new estimate shows  The Washington Post

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Scott Adams, ‘Dilbert’ creator who poked fun at bad bosses, dies at 68 - The Washington Post
6:37 PM

Scott Adams, ‘Dilbert’ creator who poked fun at bad bosses, dies at 68  The Washington Post

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More Americans are surviving cancer — even the deadliest ones - The Washington Post
4:15 PM

More Americans are surviving cancer — even the deadliest ones  The Washington Post

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Opinion | Why fight Denmark? It’s practically MAGA-land! - The Washington Post
2:15 PM

Opinion | Why fight Denmark? It’s practically MAGA-land!  The Washington Post

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Iran jams Starlink, protesters’ lifeline. Trump, Musk say that won’t stand. - The Washington Post
1:00 PM

Iran jams Starlink, protesters’ lifeline. Trump, Musk say that won’t stand.  The Washington Post

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A $2,500 full body scan said he was healthy. Then he had a catastrophic stroke. - The Washington Post
1:00 PM

A $2,500 full body scan said he was healthy. Then he had a catastrophic stroke.  The Washington Post

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Congress agrees to fund Voice of America, bucking Trump shutdown order - The Washington Post
1:00 PM

Congress agrees to fund Voice of America, bucking Trump shutdown order  The Washington Post

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ICE arrests New York City Council employee at immigration appointment - The Washington Post
2:55 AM

ICE arrests New York City Council employee at immigration appointment  The Washington Post

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EPA says it will no longer consider health costs in pollution regulations - The Washington Post
2:18 AM

EPA says it will no longer consider health costs in pollution regulations  The Washington Post

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Opinion | ISS crisis - The Washington Post
2:15 AM

Opinion | ISS crisis  The Washington Post

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Arson suspect attacked Mississippi synagogue for its ‘Jewish ties,’ FBI says - The Washington Post
1:45 AM

Arson suspect attacked Mississippi synagogue for its ‘Jewish ties,’ FBI says  The Washington Post

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Opinion | Why we stay in Minneapolis - The Washington Post
8:20 PM

Opinion | Why we stay in Minneapolis  The Washington Post

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These are the treatments dominating the business of living longer - The Washington Post
1:00 PM

These are the treatments dominating the business of living longer  The Washington Post

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They say they’re monitoring ICE arrests. Feds say they’re breaking the law. - The Washington Post
1:00 PM

They say they’re monitoring ICE arrests. Feds say they’re breaking the law.  The Washington Post

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The Best Flu Drug Americans Aren’t Taking - The Atlantic
11:44 AM

The Best Flu Drug Americans Aren’t Taking  The Atlantic

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Why Vance Committed So Hard to the Minneapolis Shooter - The Atlantic
11:37 AM

Why Vance Committed So Hard to the Minneapolis Shooter  The Atlantic

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Hundreds in D.C. protest at ICE headquarters over Minneapolis killing - The Washington Post
1:58 AM

Hundreds in D.C. protest at ICE headquarters over Minneapolis killing  The Washington Post

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