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News Wrap: Turnout appears low in South African elections

In our news wrap Wednesday, elections were held in South Africa, where the ruling African National Congress faced strong challenges after 25 years in power. The country is contending with corruption and surging unemployment, but voter turnout appeared to be low. Meanwhile, more than 100,000 migrants were caught at the U.S.-Mexico border in April, the second month in a row to hit that milestone.

News Wrap: Turnout appears low in South African elections

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    Run, Hide, Fight: Growing Up Under the Gun

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    Gun violence is the leading cause of death for American children and teens. Run, Hide, Fight: Growing Up Under the Gun captures how gun violence affects young Americans. PBS News Student Reporting Labs in collaboration with 14 student journalists from five U.S. cities, offer a look into how the same young people that have survived these traumatic events are leading the fight for a safer future.

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