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The Israeli court upheld a government plan to deport South Sudanese illegally living in the country. Human rights groups say the government isn't differentiating between economic migrants and genuine asylum-seekers.

Soaring rates of allergies among children in recent decades have researchers puzzled. One theory says we're too clean, so kids' immune systems never learn how to deal with foreign invaders — even the harmless ones. Researchers now hope they'll find some answers by studying kids on farms.

When Mitt Romney bested President Obama in monthly fundraising for the first time, some saw a sign for the general election. But recent political history offers some different lessons. Incumbents can be toppled, although it's not the norm. And a good May does not necessarily mean a winning November.

Kenner voters will go to the polls in November to decide whether to change the city's Home Rule Charter to prohibit city workers from participating in…

AMITE — The Tangipahoa Parish school officials are exploring ways to expand virtual learning opportunities in grades 6-12, but some board members are…

Justice Department investigators will hold a public meeting June 15 in Harahan to hear about hiring and promotion practices in the city's police and fire…

As the President copes with increasing scrutiny and criticism of recent intelligence leaks, The New Republic's Nathan Pippenger says the controversy is overblown and isn't really a problem for the president.

The number of people living in poverty is the highest it's been since the U.S. Census Bureau started tracking poverty estimates. Plus, the gap between those earning the most and the least continues to grow. Host Michel Martin discusses the current state of poverty and income inequality with two experts on the subject, Timothy Noah and Peter Edelman.

The Pritomus is hummus, Fritos and pickles served open-faced on an English muffin. It's a sandwich designed by a kid, and she does much better than, say, McDonald's.

The singer showcases her sultry, muscular voice with a performance full of soul and blues covers.