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It is also an important way to share responsibility and support the developing countries that host the majority of the world’s refugees. The United States has a long history of welcoming refugees and ...

Night - Clear. Winds NNE at 4 to 6 mph (6.4 to 9.7 kph). The overnight low will be 67 °F (19.4 °C). Sunny with a high of 93 °F (33.9 °C). Winds from NNE to NE at 6 to 10 mph (9.7 to 16.1 kph ...