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Undocumented immigrants leave a U.S. federal court in shackles on June 11th, 2018, in McAllen, Texas.

Sanctuary Cities Don’t Need to Be Worried About Released Immigrants

As President Trump considers releasing detained immigrants in sanctuary cities, advocates remind residents that the vast majority of detainees have not committed any crime more serious than crossing the border.

Jack Herrera

President Trump Signs Two Executive Orders to Speed Approval of Fossil Fuel Projects

In two new executive orders, Trump seeks to expand executive power over pipelines and make it harder for states to block oil and gas projects.

Leah Dunlevy

New Hampshire Is Set to Repeal the Death Penalty

New Hampshire could become the 21st state in the nation to repeal the death penalty, a practice that is in decline both in the United States and around the world.

Jack Herrera

The EPA’s Internal Watchdog Warns of Discrepancies in Data on Chemical Releases

The EPA's Office of Inspector General issued an emergency alert on Monday warning about data discrepancies concerning toxic chemical releases.

Leah Dunlevy

Worries About Health-Care Costs Cut Across Party Lines

But Republicans are far more likely to think that the United States' quality of care is among the best in the world.

Francie Diep

An 'Impossible Whopper' sits on a table at a Burger King restaurant on April 1st, 2019, in Richmond Heights, Missouri. Burger King announced on Monday that it is testing out Impossible Whoppers, made with plant-based patties from Impossible Foods, in 59 locations in and around the St. Louis area.

Burger King Introduces the Meatless ‘Impossible Whopper’

Burger King is testing the vegetarian addition to its menu in response to rising consumer demand for meat alternatives.

Leah Dunlevy

People shop at a Food Town grocery store during the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey on August 30th, 2017, in Houston, Texas.

Forty-Seven Senators Oppose the Trump Administration’s Proposed SNAP Restrictions

In a letter, the lawmakers urge the USDA to reconsider a proposed rule that would make it harder for able-bodied adults without children to receive food assistance.

Emily Moon

Feminine hygiene products such as tampons and pads in a Walmart aisle

Denver Just Passed a No-Tampon-Tax Bill. Where Else Have Such Taxes Been Lifted?

One study suggests such bans are especially helpful to low-income women.

Francie Diep

How Well Do States Keep Lead Out of School Drinking Water?

Last year, a government watchdog report found that about 13 million American children went to schools where officials discovered lead in their drinking water. Now, advocacy groups have graded states' school water policies.

Francie Diep

Bags of heroin, some laced with fentanyl, are displayed before a press conference regarding a major drug bust, at the office of the New York Attorney General, September 23rd, 2016, in New York City.

A New CDC Study Shows a Dramatic Increase in Fentanyl Deaths

Between 2011 and 2016, drug overdose deaths in the United States involving the synthetic opioid fentanyl dramatically increased, according to a report released Thursday.

Kelley Czajka