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International, this is To the Point. Is the U.S. breaking a promise to children at risk?

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Tens of thousands of children face murderous street gangs, extortion, and sexual violence in Central America.

For those whose parents are legally in this country, President Obama promised an orderly

alternative to the terrifying journey through Mexico. But until they pass laborious screening,

including DNA testing, they have to stay where they are, whatever the dangers might be.

It's been a year since the president promised to escape.

Only 90 kids have even been interviewed.

None has been admitted to the United States.

Today's talking point, the Missouri Tigers drive the university president out of office.

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Program Fund. Hello again, Mormon Alney, back with To The Point. It's been a year since President

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