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Visa survey shows foreign travel remains popular
By KRISTEN A. LEE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - The weak U.S. dollar has not dissuaded Americans from planning trips abroad this year, but they may be heading to destinations closer to home, according to a survey released Thursday by Visa Inc.

Visa program expanded for Iraqis who worked for US
BAGHDAD (AP) - The U.S. Embassy on Thursday launched an expanded immigration program that provides 5,000 more visas each year for Iraqis who have put themselves at risk by working for the U.S. government.

Killings turn focus on San Francisco sanctuary law
By PAUL ELIAS Associated Press Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The scene repeats itself daily on city streets: a driver gets stuck bumper to bumper, blocking an intersection and preventing another car from turning left. But authorities say that was enough to cause Edwin Ramos to unload an AK-47 assault weapon on a man and his two sons, killing them.

NYC services to be offered in 6 foreign languages
By SARA KUGLER Associated Press Writer NEW YORK (AP) - This polyglot city is making it official: Agencies will offer services in six of the most common foreign languages spoken - Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Korean, Italian and French Creole.

Foreign-born TB cases need better control, US says
By LINDSEY TANNER AP Medical Writer CHICAGO (AP) - Tuberculosis cases continue to fall in the United States, but some immigrants have disturbingly high rates of the disease, according to a study released Tuesday that called for more aggressive action.

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