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Texas 'Cold-Stun' Of 2021 Was Largest Sea Turtle Rescue In History, Scientists Say
Saturday, March 13, 2021
The Valentine's Day winter storm created a condition that makes the turtles weak and inactive. Many of them died, but helpers are being praised for how many survived.
Cold-Stunned Turtles Saved During Texas Storm Are Recovering
Saturday, March 13, 2021
Turtles rescued from frigid Gulf Coast waters after the February cold snap are continuing to recuperate.
Children Spend Days In Crude Facilities As U.S. Border Resources Overwhelmed Again
Thursday, March 11, 2021
A record number of minors are being held in warehouse-style facilities as the Biden administration struggles to address a cyclical surge of unaccompanied children and teens crossing into the U.S.
Rate Of Unaccompanied Minors Entering The U.S. Soared In February
Thursday, March 11, 2021
Along the Southwest border, thousands of unaccompanied minors are arriving without a parent or legal guardian. They're part of a surge of unauthorized border crossings.
Asylum-Seekers Are Entering The U.S. Again — But Many More Migrants Are Left Behind
Saturday, March 06, 2021
Many are fleeing crime and poverty in Central America and rushing to the U.S.-Mexico border. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas this week called the situation a "stressful challenge."
Asylum Seekers Are Allowed Into U.S. For Their Day In Immigration Court
Friday, March 05, 2021
The Biden administration is allowing asylum seekers who have been waiting in Mexican border towns into the U.S. for their day in immigration court. Now more migrants are surging to the border.
U.S. Begins Letting In Migrants At Mexico Refugee Camp
Friday, March 05, 2021
The Biden Administration's reversal of the program known as "Remain in Mexico" does not mean that everyone affected by it gets automatically let into the United States.
A Chapter In U.S. History Often Ignored: The Flight Of Runaway Slaves To Mexico
Sunday, February 28, 2021
As the U.S. Treasury considers putting Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill to honor her role in the northbound underground railroad, new attention is being paid to the often overlooked southbound route.
With Border Wall Construction Finally On Hold, Activists Worry About What's Next
Monday, February 01, 2021
While border wall opponents are celebrating, they also say the fight may not be over. Environmental activists want wildlife corridors restored; others oppose security measure like cameras and drones.
Biden Suspends Border Wall Construction For Two Months
Sunday, January 31, 2021
President Biden has halted construction of the massive wall on the U.S.-Mexico border for two months while officials determine what to do next.
Biden's 100-Day Deportation Moratorium Blocked By Federal Judge
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
A federal judge in Texas halted President Biden's 100-day moratorium on deportations of unauthorized immigrants. That is just one obstacle as Biden tries to end Trump-era immigration policies.
Asylum Seekers Hope Biden's Pledge To Welcome Immigrants Includes Them
Friday, January 22, 2021
One of the most daunting immigration challenges facing the Biden administration is what to do about the multitudes of migrants who want asylum protection in the United States.
President Biden's White House Introduces Initiatives On Immigration
Thursday, January 21, 2021
President Biden seeks not just to undo Trump's most controversial immigration policies, but to make a pathway to legalization for more than 10 million immigrants who are in the country illegally.
'Where The Magic Happens': Following A Tasty Taco Trail In South Texas
Sunday, January 17, 2021
In Brownsville, Texas, two Mexican restaurants are pushing the envelope of what a corn tortilla can envelop, and an award-winning cafe cooks barbacoa the old-fashioned way.
Trump Visits Border Wall To Show Off A Signature Election Promise
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
President Trump on Tuesday made a quick trip to the southern border in Texas to highlight his immigration agenda, which he considers one of the major accomplishments of his presidency.
Behind Backyard Bar-B-Que's James Beard Award-Winning Barbacoa
Saturday, January 02, 2021
Barbacoa, the ancient method of cooking meat until it's tender, gained one establishment in South Texas the prestigious James Beard Award in 2020.
Person Responsible For Nashville's Christmas Day Blast Is Identified
Monday, December 28, 2020
Investigators have found that Anthony Warner is the person responsible for the blast. They say he died in the bombing. Officials wouldn't comment on possible motives for the bombing.
Investigators In Nashville Looking For The How And Why To Christmas Day Explosion
Sunday, December 27, 2020
Investigators in Nashville are combing the site of a Christmas morning explosion. Authorities say it was caused by an RV filled with explosives, which issued a 15-minute warning before it blew up.
The Latest From Nashville After Explosion
Saturday, December 26, 2020
The latest on the Christmas Day explosion in downtown Nashville.
Contractors Dynamite Mountains, Bulldoze Desert In Race To Build Trump's Border Wall
Friday, December 11, 2020
They're destroying wilderness prized by biologists to construct as many miles of border wall as possible — even though the incoming Biden administration is expected to cancel the barrier.