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Though zero tolerance policy on hold, lasting effects of child separation: Part 1

At the southern border, parents who were deported without their children are trying to reenter the U.S. to reunite their families. Lawyers help them locate…

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House passes bill to send $4.5B in aid to the border

The bill was passed as the acting head of Customs and Border Protection abruptly resigned and after reports of children being held in deplorable conditions….

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US moving hundreds of migrant children from facility amid outrage

President Trump has given lawmakers two weeks to act on immigration or says he will go ahead with sweeping raids of families in the U.S….

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New images show the dangerous and unsanitary conditions of migrant holding facilities

Experts who examined the conditions that migrant children are being held in describe them as “torture” and “inhumane.” source

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US Customs and Border Protection head announces resignation

John Sanders’ ouster “had nothing to do” with revelations that Border Patrol housed migrant children in horrible conditions, sources told ABC News. WATCH THE FULL…

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Prominent LDS mom recommended babysitter who preyed on church children l Nightline

Families of kids who say they were abused by Michael Jensen sued the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, church officials and Jensen’s…

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Inside a detention facility criticized for conditions

Restraining orders have been filed against two facilities as another family — a woman, a toddler and two infants — was found dead on the…

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Drawings reveal glimpse into detention centers through children’s eyes

The president lashed out at lawmakers and undocumented immigrants, saying if they’re “unhappy … just tell them not to come. All problems solved!” source

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Road rage shooting in Texas leaves family of 4 hospitalized

After an argument at a gas station, one driver opened fire at the family’s truck, setting off fireworks that engulfed the vehicle. source

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Gulf storms gather strength, Acosta under fire, inside migrant children’s center | ABC News

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US releases images of migrant children inside Texas holding facility

Yazmin Juarez, who testified before Congress, is suing the government after her daughter died from a viral infection she says she caught in a detention…

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Tennessee man shoots at officers with kids in car

Police exchanged gunfire with a suspect following a wild police chase while three young children were in the back seat. source

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Little 6-year-old girl’s big pursuit to helping those in need

After learning about refugees, Paisley Elliott wanted to make a difference. Her contribution to help children in many harsh parts of the world has been…

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Family thanks heroes who rushed to save kids from burning building

The construction workers who saved their lives reunited with the family. #ABCNews #Family #Rescue #Fire #Heroes source

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Outrage after Pennsylvania school district sends threatening letter to parents

The letter demanded that parents pay outstanding lunch bills or risk their children being sent to foster care. source

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Rogue wave at North Carolina beach kills father of 6

Lee Dingle, 37, was playing with his children in shallow waters when the rogue wave knocked him into the sand, causing him to break his…

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Lion tries to pounce on kids at zoo | ABC News

A little boy was completely unfazed when a lion spotted him sitting in front of the protective glass at a zoo—and tried to pounce! https://abcn.ws/2KcwvIA…

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See-saw pops up on US-Mexico border

Two college professors are using see-saws to bring fun and unity to the U.S.-Mexico border. source

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Milwaukee bus drivers rescue 2 children within hours l ABC News

Cressida Neal brought a toddler walking alone and barefoot onto her bus, and a few hours later Cecilia Nation-Gardner rescued a girl walking alone in…

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Wounded military veterans help children with disabilities

For a week in Virginia, members of the USA Patriots amputee softball team share life lessons and fun with a group of youngsters at camp….

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