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On Fronteras-- Latinas are less likely to develop breast cancer than other ethnic groups. Now researchers think they know why. A new study shows a genetic variant may protect some Hispanic women from developing breast cancer. The largest immigrant detention facility in the country is under construction in South Texas. What’s unusual, though, is how the government bypassed the regular bidding process, giving the contract to a small Arizona town. We’ll also hear about a study of Texas mountain lions, one where researchers had to get permission from private landowners to proceed. And we’ll take a look at how altars are connecting people to those loved and lost, over the Day of the Dead events.