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Acting U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner John

Acting head of border agency stepping down

John Sanders said in a message to CBP employees Tuesday that he would resign on July 5.

Nation Officials: More than 100 kids moved back to Clint
Officials say they've moved more than 100 kids back to a remote border facility where lawyers reported detained children were caring for each other and had inadequate food, water, and sanitation.
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Nation First lady's spokeswoman to be WH press secretary
Stephanie Grisham will also become the latest person to take on the role of White House communications director.
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World Iran calls new U.S. sanctions 'outrageous and idiotic'
Iran sharply criticized new U.S. sanctions targeting the Islamic Republic's supreme leader and other top officials, saying the measures spell the "permanent closure" for diplomacy between the two nations.
Newsday recommends 20 for 2020: What to know about the Democratic candidates
Read quick snapshots of the Democratic and Republican presidential candidates who have announced so far.
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Commentary Opinion: Mexico is not the enemy
History shows it's smarter to recognize our neighbor as a natural ally.
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Nation Calls for Dems to confront climate change in Miami
The question is how much the candidates will emphasize the issue.
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Nation Florida woman charged after giving husband's guns to cops
A Florida woman's effort to protect herself from domestic violence has become a flashpoint in the debate over gun rights and victims' safety.
Newsday recommends 6 key excerpts from the Mueller report
Here are a half-dozen noteworthy excerpts from special counsel Robert Mueller's report.
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Politics 1600: Trump shows cracks in his economic confidence
He may be betraying worry heading into an election year that experts are right about the current economic expansion petering out.
Nation Stakes high for NBC ahead of Democratic debate
Don't envy NBC News executive Rashida Jones, who is behind this week's inaugural Democratic presidential debate and will have to juggle 20 candidates, five news personalities and, it's likely, one tweeting president.
Nation 10 things to know for today
Your daily look at late breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. FEDS ...
Nassau Services planned for LI man who died in D.R.
Vittorio Caruso, 56, died at a Santo Domingo hospital, said his brother, Frank Caruso.