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Poverty Has Soared in New York, With Children Bearing the Brunt
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Biden Mulling Plan That Could Restrict Asylum Claims at the Border

Biden Mulling Plan That Could Restrict Asylum Claims at the Border

By Hamed Aleaziz, Charlie Savage, Maggie Haberman and Zolan Kanno-Youngs

The action under consideration could prevent people from making asylum claims during border crossing surges. The White House says it is far from a decision on the matter.

Poverty Has Soared in New York, With Children Bearing the Brunt

Poverty Has Soared in New York, With Children Bearing the Brunt

By Stefanos Chen

The share of New York City residents who could not afford basic essentials jumped dramatically in 2022, with one in four children living in poverty, a new report found.

In Latin America, Guards Don't Control Prisons, Gangs Do

In Latin America, Guards Don't Control Prisons, Gangs Do

By Maria Abi-Habib, Annie Correal and Jack Nicas

Intended to fight crime, Latin American prisons have instead become safe havens and recruitment centers for gangs, fueling a surge in violence.

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The Two-Decade Fight for Two Letters on the Internet

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The Two-Decade Fight for Two Letters on the Internet

By Jacob Judah

The South Pacific island of Niue says it was cheated out of .nu, a domain that turned out to be very lucrative on the other side of the world.

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