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Pope Francis: Fear of migration ‘makes us crazy’

by NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press January 23, 2019January 23, 2019

The pontiff is starting his Central American trip in Panama.

Nation & World, Politics

House Democrats’ plan to end shutdown offers funds for border security – but no wall

by ALAN FRAM, ANDREW TAYLOR and CATHERINE LUCEY associated press January 23, 2019January 23, 2019

The plan would not include funds for a border wall, but would include money to boost personnel, technology and other enhancements at the border.

Letters

Letter to the editor: Federal employees are being held hostage

January 23, 2019January 23, 2019

Until further notice, they’re forced to work without pay because of an impasse unrelated to the work they do.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: With government shutdown, situation only gets worse from here

by The Editorial Board January 23, 2019January 22, 2019

Until now, federal workers have borne the brunt, but the pain is starting to spread.

Nation & World

Police say suspect in 4 Nevada killings may be here illegally

by MICHELLE L. PRICE and KEN RITTER Associated Press January 22, 2019

Wilbur Ernesto Martinez-Guzman is in jail in Carson City on possession of stolen property, burglary and immigration charges but authorities say they expect to add murder charges.

Business, Nation & World

Brazilian leader Bolsonaro quells fears, pledges to cut carbon emissions

by JAMEY KEATEN and PAN PYLAS Associated Press January 22, 2019January 22, 2019

The environment dominates talks at the World Economic Forum.

Nation & World, Politics

Trump’s proposal to reopen government could stall in the Senate

by ERICA WERNER, JOHN WAGNER and JEFF STEIN The washington Post January 22, 2019January 23, 2019

The Supreme Court weakened Trump’s offer Tuesday, saying it would take no action on lower court rulings that blocked Trump from ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which he was using as a bargaining chip.