White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow says President Trump is “open to making a deal” with China when he sits down Saturday with Chinese President Xi Jinping. But he said if certain conditions aren’t met, Trump’s tariff policies will stand. (Nov. 27)
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Tent city expands to house more migrant teens
A temporary, emergency detention camp that opened in the Texas desert in June for an overflow of migrant children shows no signs of closing. There are now more than 2,300 teens being held inside the tent city, some have been there for months. (Nov. 27)…
Parkland teachers protest reassignment of Marjory Stoneman Douglas staffers
Dozens of Parkland students and teachers protested the reassignment of four staffers in the wake of the Valentine’s Day shooting rampage.
ShowBiz Minute: Baldwin, Gotham, White House
Alec Baldwin’s lawyer: Video will clear him in parking clash; “The Rider” tops Gotham Awards, kicking off awards season; White House unveils its 2018 Christmas decorations. (Nov. 27)
Women slowly make inroads in death professions
A training program for the next generation of morticians and undertakers is testament to a change that is slowly remaking the funeral business. Sixty of the 75 students in the program at the State University of New York Canton are women. (Nov. 27)
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Nooses found hanging from trees at Mississippi state capitol
Two nooses along with hate signs have since been taken down and the incident is under investigation.
AP Reporter Recounts Migrants Being Tear-Gassed
AP Reporter Recounts Migrants Being Tear-Gassed
Nearly 30 detained by North Carolina police after surrounding ICE van to protect undocumented man
More than two dozen people were detained last week while trying to stop Immigration and Customs Enforcement from leaving with Samuel Oliver–Bruno.
Artist, activist Ai Weiwei and director Barry Jenkins discuss recent abuses of free speech
At a recent gala held by literary group Pen America, activist Ai Weiwei and director Barry Jenkins gave their personal opinions about the significance of freedom of speech. (Nov. 26)
Becky G: ‘I’ve struggled with loving my butt’
Becky G lists her favorite buttocks exercises. (Nov. 26)