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EU announces $8 billion aid package for Egypt as concerns over migration mount

By Samy Magdy, Associated Press

The European Union on Sunday announced a 7.4 billion-euro ($8 billion) aid package for cash-strapped Egypt as concerns mount that economic pressure and conflicts in neighboring countries could drive more migrants to European shores.

Survivors of Mediterranean rescue say about 60 people died on the trip from Libya, aid group says

By Colleen Barry, Associated Press

SOS Mediterranee says its rescue ship Ocean Viking spotted the dinghy Wednesday with 25 people on board. Two were unconscious, and evacuated by an Italian Coast Guard helicopter for treatment.

Federal program that permits limited number of asylum-seekers from 4 countries upheld by judge

By Juan A. Lozano, Associated Press

The policy allows up to 30,000 asylum-seekers into the U.S. each month from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela combined.

Program that allows 30,000 migrants from 4 countries into the U.S. each month upheld by judge

By Associated Press

The ruling Friday came in response to a lawsuit from Republican-leaning states that argued the humanitarian parole program "created a shadow immigration system."…

News Wrap: Fed chair says interest rates could be cut this year

In our news wrap Wednesday, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says interest rates could be cut this year if inflation keeps falling, Alabama lawmakers moved to shield IVF providers, politicians in Haiti try to form a new governing coalition, a…

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New York City imposes curfew at more migrant shelters after spate of violent incidents

By Associated Press

New York is expanding a curfew to additional migrant shelters after violent incidents attributed to migrant shelter residents gained national attention in recent weeks.

More than 1,000 migrants reached Canary Islands over past 3 days, Spain says

By Associated Press

The archipelago off northwest Africa has seen a surge in migrant arrivals in recent weeks as more people from West Africa attempt the dangerous journey.

WATCH: Texas Gov. Abbott speaks at gathering of GOP governors at U.S.-Mexico border

By Valerie Gonzalez, Associated Press

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott returned to Eagle Pass on Sunday, surrounded by GOP governors who have cheered on his extraordinary showdown with President Joe Biden’s administration over immigration enforcement.

Biden says he would shut down U.S.-Mexico border ‘right now’ if Congress sends him a deal

By Zeke Miller, Colleen Long, Meg Kinnard, Associated Press

Bidding to salvage a border deal in Congress that also would unlock money for Ukraine, Biden offered fresh assurances Saturday night that he would be willing to close the U.S.-Mexico border if lawmakers would only send him a bill to sign.

New York governor wants to spend $2.4 billion to help deal with migrant influx in new budget proposal

By Maysoon Khan, Associated Press/Report for America, Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press

The migrant spending plan, which would include shelter services, legal assistance and more, came as part of a $233 billion budget proposal announced on Tuesday.