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America's first major immigration crackdown and the making and breaking of the West

Chinese immigrants sacrificed to create America's first transcontinental railroad. Its completion may have contributed to a backlash that led to the first major immigration clampdown in U.S. history.

UC San Diego student workers interrupted an alumni event where Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla was speaking at the Museum of Contemporary Art, La Jolla, Calif., May 5, 2023.

UC San Diego student workers accused of assault on the chancellor

A group of student workers is facing disciplinary action that could lead to expulsion because of a recent demonstration at an alumni event.

Migrants are taken into custody by officials at the Texas-Mexico border, Jan. 3, 2024, in Eagle Pass, Texas. Migrant children in makeshift camps along the U.S.-Mexico border who are waiting to be processed by Border Patrol are in the agency's custody, something the agency had denied, and said the Department of Homeland Security must quickly process them and place them in facilities that are “safe and sanitary.”

Border Patrol must care for migrant children who wait in camps for processing, a judge says

A judge has ruled that migrant children in makeshift camps along the border waiting to be processed by Border Patrol are in the agency’s custody.

Dividing household labor with a partner after welcoming home a baby takes intention, communication and revision.

Caring for a newborn is a team sport. Here's how to share the load

Before the baby comes along, expecting parents should have a conversation about how they will divide the household labor — and any anticipated child care needs.

Migrants gather at an informal camp near Jacumba Hot Springs, California, on June 14, 2024. Once they cross the border into the U.S., they wait to be processed by U.S. Border Patrol, in their hope to claim asylum.

'This is America?' Migrants keep arriving at the border, despite tougher asylum rules

At an encampment in California, people seeking asylum fight hot temperatures, rugged terrain and misinformation on how to get asylum in the U.S.

Many states have introduced tablets into prisons, allowing users to do things like listen to music and send messages. Several incarcerated people told NPR that while the devices aren't perfect, the ability to stream music has been a game-changer.

People in prison explain what music means to them — and how they access it

Three people incarcerated at prisons across the U.S. spoke to NPR's Morning Edition about how music helps them reconnect with the past, endure the present and envision the future.

When the media covers scientific research, not all scientists are equally likely to be mentioned. A new study finds scientists with Asian or African names were 15% less likely to be named in a story.

Which scientists get mentioned in the news? Mostly ones with Anglo names, says study

A new study finds that in news stories about scientific research, U.S. media were less likely to mention a scientist if they had an East Asian or African name, as compared to one with an Anglo name.

AI is contentious among authors. So why are some feeding it their own writing?

Many authors are concerned about the use of their copyrighted material in generative AI models. At the same time, some are actively experimenting with the technology.

Spain, Norway and Ireland say they will recognize a Palestinian state

Israel recalls ambassadors, as Spain, Ireland and Norway announce they will formally recognize the Palestinian state this month.

San Diego Police Officer Cesar Alcantara is shown in body camera footage on Nov. 15, 2018.

San Diego Police officer stages suicide, shoots gun in home, solicits sex workers — but was never disciplined

Officer Cesar Alcantara staged his suicide, shot a gun off in his home and solicited sex workers while on duty, investigators found.

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