Nation Oct 01 Florida residents take stock of damage as rescues continue after Ian In the wake of Hurricane Ian, at least 34 people have been confirmed dead — including 27 in Florida — a number that is expected to increase. As damage estimates grow, Ian may become one of the costliest storms in…
World Aug 13 How U.S. immigration policy affects fate of migrants braving the deadly Darien Gap The remote Darien Gap cuts across Central America, serving as a critical but perilous path for migrants desperate to make the journey to North America. Many people fleeing poverty, persecution and violence feel it’s their only option. But even for…
World Aug 12 What migrants face as they journey through the deadly Darien Gap Whether fleeing war, persecution, poverty or the effects of climate change, migrants and refugees worldwide routinely find themselves in great danger. Perhaps the most hazardous migrant trail of all is the Darien Gap, a wild, lawless stretch straddling Colombia and…
World Jan 11 Yielding to U.S. pressure, Mexico clamps down on migrants Thousands of migrants from around the world, many seeking asylum, have been trying to reach the U.S. by flying to South America and taking the long trek north. But after pressure from President Trump, Mexican authorities are stopping many migrants…