Jan 28 South Carolina measles outbreak hits nearly 600 new cases in just over a month By Devi Shastri, Associated Press The outbreak centered in northwestern Spartanburg County is showing little sign of slowing down, with health officials saying Tuesday that 789 cases have been confirmed since September. Continue reading
Jan 27 Judge issues temporary order barring removal of 5-year-old and father detained in Minnesota By Associated Press A federal judge has issued a temporary order prohibiting removal of a 5-year-old Ecuadorian boy and his father whose arrest last week in Minnesota quickly became another lightning rod for America’s divisions on immigration under the Trump administration. Continue reading
Jan 25 Families protest 5-year-old boy held at Texas facility separated from detained father By Valerie Gonzalez, Associated Press Dozens of immigrant families protested Saturday behind the fences of a Texas detention facility where a 5-year-old Ecuadorian boy and his father were sent this week after being detained in Minnesota. Continue reading
Jan 22 Watch 5:15 Jury acquits Uvalde officer of failing to act during school shooting By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant, Bridget Craig Former school police officer Adrian Gonzales was acquitted on charges that he failed to act against the gunman during crucial early moments of the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Amna Nawaz discussed the trial and how the… Continue watching
Jan 22 Cuban immigrant in ICE custody died of homicide due to asphyxia, autopsy finds By Michael Biesecker, Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said the 55-year-old father of four was attempting suicide and the staff tried to save him. But a witness told The Associated Press last week that Lunas Campos was handcuffed as at least five guards… Continue reading
Jan 05 Jury selection begins in trial of former officer accused in Uvalde school shooting response By Valerie Gonzalez, Associated Press Former Uvalde schools officer Adrian Gonzales is charged with failing to protect children during the attack after authorities waited more than an hour to confront the gunman. Continue reading
Dec 23 Camp Mystic's reopening plans in Texas has drawn outrage, but some families want to return By Sean Murphy, Associated Press Some families say their daughters' return to Camp Mystic will be a key step in their healing. But others who lost their daughters in the floods say the decision to reopen is insensitive. Continue reading
Dec 23 Mexican Navy plane transporting young medical patient crashes in Texas, killing at least 5 people By Hallie Golden, Megan Janetsky, Associated Press Mexico's Navy said in a statement that four of the people aboard were Navy officers and four were civilians, including a child. Continue reading
Dec 15 DOJ and California go to court over new congressional map designed to favor Democrats By Trân Nguyễn, Michael R. Blood, Associated Press California voters decisively approved the map last month. The Justice Department has accused California of racial gerrymandering by favoring Hispanic voters. Continue reading
Dec 09 Supreme Court declines to hear appeal on Texas book ban case that allows officials to remove objectionable books from libraries By Jim Vertuno, Associated Press Free speech rights groups have criticized the Supreme Court's decision and say the Texas case has already influenced book bans in other areas of the country. Continue reading