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British author Douglas Adams, left, and Nick Landau read Adams' book <em>The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy</em> in October 1979.

It's been 42 years since 'The Hitchhiker's Guide' answered the ultimate question

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The first Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy book was published in October 1979. Fans are looking back at how the series has endured in popularity and why it's still relevant.

Pareen Mhatre was born in India but has spent almost all of her life in Iowa City. She has never known a life outside the United States, but she has no clear path to permanent residency.

They Came To The U.S. As Children, But At 21, Their Legal Status Runs Out

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Pareen Mhatre is one of 200,000 young people who grow up in the U.S. but "age out" of their legal status. With no clear path to permanent residency, they're hoping Congress will step in.

Coronavirus is complicating an already lengthy process for immigrants to the U.S. American consulates and embassies have curtailed operations. And last week President Trump, citing the pandemic, extended a freeze on green cards for new immigrants and suspended certain work visas for foreign workers.

'It's Really Hard For A Younger Couple': Coronavirus, Policies Keep Families Apart

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The Trump administration's move to limit green cards and reduced operations at consulates around the world have added to wait times for families trying to reunite in the United States.