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Text from the APNews story, As Trump's raids ramp up, a Texas region's residents stay inside — even when they need medical care, by Amanda Seitz and Jacquelyn Martin.

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When a serious personal crisis hits, three in 10 older Australians say they don’t have anyone to call. For those aged over 65 ...