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When Asylum-Seeking Women And Children Immigrants Are Welcomed Like Criminals

Immigrants at the U.S.-Mexico border, often fleeing violence, are put in detention centers. That was the best way to handle the influx at the time, says one Homeland official. Now, rules are changing.

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'The West Wing Weekly' Podcast Promises To Break Down Every Episode

Joshua Malina, who played Will Bailey on the show, and Hrishikesh Hirway plan to take a deep dive into the critically acclaimed series.

Animals

'Blackfish' Director Calls New SeaWorld Policy 'A Defining Moment'

Sea World is shutting down its controversial Orca shows. In light of this, Rachel Martin revisits a conversation with Gabriela Cowperthwaite, director of the documentary Blackfish.

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