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Colombia's President-elect Ivan Duque celebrates his victory in the presidential runoff election, in Bogota, Colombia, Sunday. Duque defeated Gustavo Petro, a former leftist rebel and ex-Bogota mayor.
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Latin America

Colombia Elects Right-Wing Populist Ivan Duque As President

Jun 17, 2018
The young former senator won the first election since a peace accord ended the country's 50-year-old rebel war. Duque, who defeated former leftist rebel Gustavo Petro, promised to overhaul the accord.

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Air Date: Friday, June 15, 2018

After A Life Time Of Service, Richard Bryan Honored By Las Vegas, ACLU

Cool Hikes To Beat The Summer Heat

FavyFav And Babelito On Fireworks, "Vida," And A Cute Coastal Town

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  • If you're already tired of the scorching summer heat and are longing for a place to get some relief. Our outdoor experts have some ideas of where to hike to beat the heat. 

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The Salt
The Princess Theatre in Lexington, Tenn., has been a staple in the community for a century. For many residents, it holds a special place in their memories.

A 50-Year-Old Popcorn Machine Feeds Nostalgia At The Movies

Jun 17, 2018
In Lexington, Tenn., a century-old cinema is celebrating an important birthday: The Princess Theatre's popcorn machine is turning 50.
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Shots - Health News

Opening Up About Depression And Suicide Could Help Someone Else On The Brink

Jun 17, 2018
With suicide in the news, a writer finds the courage to share the story of her own worst night — and what got her through.
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Stay-At-Home Dads Still Struggle With Diapers, Drool, Stigma And Isolation

Jun 17, 2018
It's hard to find other stay-at-home dads to hang out with, and working men worry you'll hit on their stay-at-home wives. Meanwhile, bosses still expect new fathers to work full-time. What's changed?
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Latin America
A relative of one of the victims of the nightclub waits outside the morgue in Caracas on Saturday.

17 Die After Tear Gas Leads To Stampede In Caracas Nightclub

Jun 17, 2018
The country's interior minister said someone set off a tear gas canister after a fight broke out inside the nightclub, where more than 500 people were gathered for a graduation celebration.
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National
Hundreds of families spent their Father's Day in Tornillo, Texas, protesting the Trump administration's policy of separating children from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Hundreds March To Texas Tent City Holding Detained Immigrant Kids

Jun 17, 2018
Rep. Beto O'Rourke organized the Fathers' Day march in just a couple of days. Hundreds of people showed up to protest the Trump administration's policy of separating families at the border.
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Politics
Protesters in San Antonio pray during a Rally For Our Children event to protest the Trump administration's "zero-tolerance" immigration policy.

Trump's Decision To Separate Families Heats Up Immigration Debate

Jun 17, 2018
House Democrats converged on an immigration detention facility Sunday, as the Trump administration continued to shift blame elsewhere for the growing crisis.
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World
Betel nut sellers say they're often singled out by authorities and fined for doing sales in the street.

For Women In Papua New Guinea, Income From Selling Betel Nut Can Come At Heavy Price

Jun 17, 2018
Selling betel nut is a popular way for women to earn income. But their husbands sometimes beat them or force them to hand over their earnings.
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Middle East
Yemeni pro-government forces gather at the south of Hodeida airport, in Yemen. Yemen's rebel chief urged his forces to fight on against pro-government troops pressing a Saudi-backed offensive to retake the key aid hub of Hodeida, as the United Nations called for the Red Sea port to be kept open.

U.N. Reportedly In Talks To Take Over Major Port In Yemen

Jun 17, 2018
The report comes after U.N. special envoy Martin Griffiths arrived in Sana'a on Saturday to attempt to broker a cease-fire between the Houthi rebel group and the Saudi-led coalition.
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