Planes Carrying Migrants

Carrie Underwood to perform at Trump's inauguration

The country music star is set to perform "America the Beautiful" before Trump takes the oath of office.

CBS News - Jan. 13

Country star Carrie Underwood will perform at Trump's inauguration

Country music star Carrie Underwood will perform “America the Beautiful” at Donald Trump’s inauguration next week

ABC News - Jan. 13

Carrie Underwood will sing at Trump's second presidential inauguration

Country superstar Carrie Underwood is slated to perform 'America the Beautiful' before Donald J. Trump is sworn in for the second time as president of the U.S.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 13

Germany's AfD embraces mass deportation of migrants as German election nears

During a party conference Alice Weidel publicly endorsed the mass "return" or deportation of people with a migrant background.

BBC News - Jan. 13

Asylum ruling against Greece exposes Europe’s migrants dilemma

Curbing irregular arrivals is a political priority but legal and humanitarian questions cannot be brushed aside

Financial Times - Jan. 11

Callum Simpson: ‘Lily would want me to carry on … I know I made her proud through my boxing’

Before the defence of his British and Commonwealth belts, the 28-year-old reflects on the tragic death of his sister. “I’ve heard her voice in training sometimes,” Callum Simpson says quietly as he ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

Italy’s luxury wineries rely on illegal migrant workers

Barolo, Barbaresco and other high-end wines made in Langhe region grapple with dependence on undocumented labourers

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Senate Moves Forward Bill to Expand Deportations of Migrants Accused of Crimes

Most Democrats joined Republicans in voting to take up the measure, which would require the detention and deportation of undocumented immigrants charged with minor crimes.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Photo shows rescue of baby girl born at sea on migrant ship

"Christmas ended in the Canaries with the rescue of a baby born while crossing the sea," the coastguard said.

CBS News - Jan. 9

Winter storm to hit US south again, carrying in snow and freezing weather

Cities cancel flights and school in anticipation as Dallas, Texas, is expected to get a year’s worth of snow. Parts of Texas and the US south are getting hit with yet another winter storm.. The ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Photo shows the rescue of a baby born at sea on a crowded migrant boat

A baby was born on a migrant boat between Africa and Spain's Canary Islands, Spain's maritime rescue agency said.

NBC News - Jan. 9

Alcohol Carries New Risks in Middle Age

People over 35 can experience different physical effects than younger drinkers.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Baby born on migrant boat crossing from Africa to Canary Islands

The baby born was born less than an hour before Spanish rescuers reached the crowded raft.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Nearly half of credit card users are carrying debt — it may take months, or years, to pay off

Nearly half of Americans are starting off the new year in the red. And of those carrying credit card balances, many say it could take years to pay off.

CNBC - Jan. 8

UK special forces had ‘golden pass’ to carry out killings in Afghanistan, inquiry hears

Military operated under ‘code of silence’, according to testimonies from probe into suspected war crimes

Financial Times - Jan. 8

124 migrants detained on an eastern Greek island after using unmarked speedboats

Authorities in Greece have detained 124 migrants on the eastern island of Karpathos after spotting speedboats without identification markers

ABC News - Jan. 8

New migrant caravan heads toward US as Trump return draws closer

The Mexican government recently announced it will open 25 new shelters to house deported migrants.

The Hill - Jan. 7

China’s new super-dam carries both geopolitical and environmental risks

China is now the world’s most dammed country, with more large dams in operation than the rest of the world combined.

The Hill - Jan. 6

Gibbs carries Lions past Vikes, to NFC's top seed

Jahmyr Gibbs had four touchdowns, and the Lions beat Minnesota 31-9 on Sunday night to win their second straight NFC North title and earn home-field advantage until the Super Bowl.

ESPN - Jan. 6

Shooting attack on a bus carrying Israelis in the occupied West Bank kills 3

A shooting attack on a bus carrying Israelis in the occupied West Bank has killed at least three people

ABC News - Jan. 6

Channel migrants: The real reason so many are fleeing Vietnam for the UK

More Vietnamese attempted small-boat crossings in early 2024 than any other nationality - what makes them risk this dangerous journey?

BBC News - Jan. 6

Hearse carrying Jimmy Carter's casket leaves Phoebe Sumter Medical Center

The hearse carrying the casket of Jimmy Carter left Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Georgia on Saturday, beginning the six-day state funeral for the 39th president who died Sunday at age 100. CBS ...

CBS News - Jan. 4

Alcohol labels should carry cancer risk warning, U.S. surgeon general urges

Alcohol is the third leading cause of cancer in the U.S., after tobacco and obesity, according to a new report from the U.S. surgeon general.

NBC News - Jan. 3

New to the U.S.: How migrants are building new lives in America

CBS News tells the real-life stories of migrants across the country and the impact a recent influx is having on our communities.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Latest news on deadly California plane crash

The NTSB is investigating a plane crash in Fullerton, California, where two died and at least 19 were injured. CBS News Los Angeles' Kara Finnstrom breaks down what's known about the crash.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Orca That Carried Dead Calf for Weeks Appears to Be in Mourning Again

Researchers say that the killer whale’s newborn calf in Puget Sound has also died and she’s unable to let go.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Alcohol should carry warning label for cancer risk, US surgeon general says

Advisory warns alcohol is third leading preventable cause of cancer in US and seeks to raise consumer awareness. Alcohol use is the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the US after ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Orca who carried dead newborn for weeks has lost another calf and is carrying it again

An orca that carried her dead calf for 17 days in 2018 seems to be repeating the behavior with a newly deceased baby whale. Researchers say it's a show of grief.

NBC News - Jan. 3

Orca who carried her dead calf for weeks in 2018 doing so once again

An endangered orca who carried her dead calf for over two weeks in 2018 is doing so once again following the death of her new calf.

CBS News - Jan. 2

Grieving killer whale who carried calf’s body spotted again with dead baby

Experts say sighting of orca in Puget Sound with second deceased calf is ‘devastating’ for ailing population. An apparently grieving killer whale who swam more than 1,000 miles (1,600km) pushing ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Number of migrants arriving in Canary Islands by sea set new record in 2024

Total of 46,843 people broke the 2023 record, with nationals from Mali, Senegal and Morocco the most common. A record 46,843 people reached the Canary Islands illegally in 2024 via the increasingly ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Migrant children in US custody are at risk without key health protections

Every unaccompanied minor has the right to be treated humanely.

The Hill - Jan. 2

UNICEF urges nations to prioritize migrant children’s safety after being orphaned

The U.N. children’s fund is urging governments to prioritize the safety of migrant children after the latest Mediterranean shipwreck left about 20 people missing and added to a gruesome annual tally

ABC News - Jan. 2

CCTV shows how burglar carried out £10m jewellery heist

The BBC has obtained exclusive footage of a burglary targeting a socialite's north London mansion.

BBC News - Jan. 1

A Mexican Mayor’s Odyssey: From Undocumented Migrant to Cartel Target

A former undocumented resident of California who now runs a town in Mexico, Crispín Agustín Mendoza has survived one assassination attempt. But he says, “I have to learn how to survive.”

The New York Times - Jan. 1

Ukraine halts pipeline carrying Russian natural gas to Europe, as deal expires

"We stopped the transit of Russian gas, this is a historic event," Herman Galushchenko, Ukraine's energy minister, said in a statement.

ABC News - Jan. 1

Number of migrants crossing Channel in small boats rises to 36,816

2024 was the deadliest year in the Channel, with 77 people known to have drowned trying to cross.