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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 11/02
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Rodney King riots anniversary: Have race relations in Los Angeles improved?
This Sunday marks the 20th anniversary of the Rodney King riots in Los Angeles. Some black community activists see significant progress, but others see a long way to go.
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Dream Act: California embraces anti-Arizona role on illegal immigration
The California Senate passed its version of the Dream Act this week, setting itself up as a leader among states addressing illegal immigration with greater sympathy.
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In all-blue California election results, lessons for Democratic Party
In the face of a GOP juggernaut across much of the US, Golden State voters opted for Democrats in major statewide races. California election results are not just an anomaly, analysts there say.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 11/02
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Will Texas oil firms succeed in undoing California greenhouse gas laws?
Texas oil firms are backing a ballot initiative that would repeal the state's landmark 2006 greenhouse-gas reduction law. The mayor of Los Angeles is rallying Hispanic groups against the initiative.
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L.A. vs. Arizona: Who wins in immigration law dust-up?
L.A. Has voted to boycott Arizona because of its immigration law, and the UN has suggested it could violate human rights. Will any of this matter to Arizonans?
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Arizona immigration law: Hispanics vow, 'We're going to fight'
The new Arizona immigration law has motivated Hispanics nationwide. Many are saying that they want to cause problems for the Republicans in November.
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Arizona immigration bill: just the latest among state measures
The Arizona immigration bill, which the president called 'irresponsible' and 'misguided' on Friday, is one of many state initiatives introduced in the absence of strong national immigration reform.
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Arizona illegal immigration bill: draconian or common sense?
A bill passed by the Arizona State Legislature takes aim at illegal immigration by directing police to look into the immigration status of anyone whom they have 'reasonable suspicion' to believe is in the country unlawfully.
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Robert Krentz killing stokes fears of rampant illegal immigration
Speculation that the murder of Arizona rancher Robert Krentz is tied to illegal immigration has sparked calls for Homeland Security to send in the National Guard.
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Time short for immigration reform plan
As immigration reform advocates prepare to march on Washington, a draft bipartisan plan gets scrutiny.
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New immigrants avoiding big cities, study finds
More new immigrants are settling in mid-size metropolitan areas like Detroit and Minneapolis, according to a study released Monday.
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California sweep targets illegal immigrants with criminal records
Federal agents arrested almost 300 people in California Thursday, as part of a new focus on targeting illegal immigrants with criminal records. Most of those arrested had been convicted of serious or violent crimes, officials said.
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Some illegal immigrants to be held in old hotels, nursing homes
The Obama administration announced new reforms Tuesday aimed at improving the standards of detention facilities for illegal immigrants.
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Billions for a US-Mexico border fence, but is it doing any good?
The cost for adding 600 miles of new barriers is $2.4 billion so far. The new fencing has been breached more than 3,000 times, a government report finds.
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Is the economy a factor in recent shootings?
Recent incidents differ, but experts say there could be a trend.
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