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White House tackles teen violence

October 7, 2009 By John Wojcik

CHICAGO – Attorney General Eric Holder declared Oct. 7 that the beating death of a 16-year-old high school student was a “stark wake-up call” to the nation to deal with youth violence.

Feds limit Arizona sheriff’s immigration crackdown

October 7, 2009

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has removed controversial Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio's authority to arrest suspected undocumented immigrants on the streets based solely on their immigration status.

South American & African countries hold historic meeting

October 7, 2009

Leaders of more than 60 South American and African countries met on Margarita Island, Venezuela, last month, raising the possibility of a new bloc of nations that can reduce their dependence on the U.S. and other...