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Now playing Next USA Democrat Julián Castro announces 2020 presidential bid Castro, of Mexican-American heritage, made the announcement from his hometown of San Antonio, Texas. 12/01/2019
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Now playing Next USA Nuns on the run: Vatican's new track team dreams of Olympic glory It aims to "promote culture and running and launch the message of solidarity and the fight against racism and violence of all types." 11/01/2019
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Now playing Next USA Raucous protests against California utility PG&E that is facing wildfire claims One tearful protester said she was speaking for the dozens of people killed in the Camp Fire "who cannot speak for themselves." 11/01/2019
Now playing Next USA Trump could take billions from disaster areas to fund wall Under the proposal, Trump could dip into money set aside to fund civil works projects all over the country including storm-damaged areas of Puerto Rico. 10/01/2019