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Mexico expands regional migrant aid to Latin America as Trump inauguration nears

Mexico has agreed to expand support to other Latin American and Caribbean nations as part of a regional migratory response

ABC News - Jan. 17

Senate Pushes Bill to Deport Migrants Charged With Crimes Past a Key Hurdle

Ten Democrats joined Republicans in voting to advance the measure in a critical test vote that put it on track for quick enactment under President-elect Donald J. Trump.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

Border app that became 'a salvation' for migrants to legally enter the US may end

The CBP One app has brought nearly 1 million people to the U.S. on two-year permits with eligibility to work since January 2023, but it could end under President-elect Donald Trump

ABC News - Jan. 17

Driver pleads guilty in smuggling attempt that resulted in 53 migrant deaths

Temperatures reached 100 degrees Fahrenheit while migrants screamed and banged the walls of the trailer for help or tried to claw their way out, investigators said.

CBS News - Jan. 16

Adams Unveils a Rosy Election-Year Budget, Citing Lower Migrant Costs

The $114.5 billion spending plan anticipated $2 billion less in asylum seeker costs, but also called for an additional $550 million for nonmigrant shelters.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

Bob Uecker, Clubhouse Wit-Turned-Popular Sportscaster, Dies at 90

Uecker turned his meager baseball career into humorous fodder covering games on TV and as a commercial pitchman.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

2024 witnessed ‘absolute failure’ of west to lead fight for human rights, says watchdog

Leading democracies have stood by while allies have committed atrocities or supported perpetrators, Human Rights Watch chief says ahead of annual World Report. The past year has marked the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

'Not acceptable' - Postecoglou on 'thin ice' at Spurs

With six defeats in their past 10 games, a loss to their biggest rivals and closer to the relegation zone than the top four, things are going from bad to worse for Tottenham.

BBC News - Jan. 16

Ice Castles return to New Hampshire, created from 25 million pounds of ice

An annual architectural celebration of ice is up and running again in New Hampshire and several other states.

NBC News - 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

‘Brother for life’: man injured in New Orleans attack witnessed friend’s death

Ryan Quigley was celebrating the new year with former teammate Martin ‘Tiger’ Bech, one of the 14 victims killed. Among those who were injured but survived the deadly New Year’s Day truck attack ...

The Guardian - Jan. 12

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

Snow and Ice Pound the South, Snarling Travel

A winter storm was sweeping across a wide swath of the South on Friday. Atlanta’s airport issued a ground stop after a plane was evacuated onto a snowy runway.

The New York Times - 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

A Glimpse Inside the Nastiest Spot on an N.H.L. Ice Rink

Life in front of the crease is “scary.” But the reward is worth it.

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

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

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

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

‘We were choking on the smoke’: Witness shares scene as he evacuated from Eaton Fire

Connor Benavides lives near the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California, and describes the moment he evacuated ahead of the fast-moving wildfire that has burned more than 200 acres. KNBC reports.

NBC News - Jan. 8

Winter Storm Forecast to Bring Snow and Ice to Texas

Just after the season’s first major winter storm, snow and ice are set to sweep across Texas and into the Carolinas this week.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

New snow and ice warning for Scotland issued

The alert will run for 24 hours from midday, covering Grampian, the Highlands, Orkney & Shetland, Dumfries & Galloway and across Ayrshire.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Educators Prepare for ICE Agents at the Schoolhouse Door

Across the country, educators described widespread anxiety about President-elect Donald J. Trump’s promises to deport immigrants and what it could mean for their students.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

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

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

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

SPFL appeals for witnesses after Engels hit by coin

The Scottish Professional Football League has appealed for fans to contact Police Scotland with information that will help find whoever threw a coin that struck Celtic midfielder Arne Engels during ...

BBC News - Jan. 3

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

'You can't unhear that': Witnesses recall New Orleans truck attack

Witnesses described a horrific and chaotic scene as a man drove a truck into a crowd in New Orleans. They recalled a moment of panic, loud noise, and "pandemonium," one woman recalling the screams ...

NBC News - Jan. 1

'The scene was just horrific' - witnesses tell of carnage

Revellers had been celebrating the new year when a driver ploughed his pick-up truck into a large crowd.

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

Witness describes deadly New Orleans truck attack

At least 10 people are dead and dozens more are hurt after a man slammed a truck into a crowd of people celebrating New Year's Day on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. CBS News congressional ...

CBS News - Jan. 1

Witnesses describe horrifying scene after deadly New Orleans attack

Witnesses told CBS News that a white truck crashed into people at high speed, leaving a path of carnage and distraught onlookers.