7 dead, at least 6 injured after driver plows into crowd near migrant shelter
Police in Brownsville, Texas, say seven people are dead and at least six are injured after they were struck by a vehicle while waiting at a city bus stop.
Police in Brownsville, Texas, say seven people are dead and at least six are injured after they were struck by a vehicle while waiting at a city bus stop.
Officials in Southern Arizona respond as President Biden sends troops to the U.S.-Mexico Border
Officials in Southern Arizona are reacting to news that President Joe Biden is sending 1,500 troops to the U.S.-Mexico Border to perform administrative tasks. While the troops will not work in a law enforcement capacity, some say the deployment of personnel will help with workloads, especially as pandemic-era restrictions on border crossings are set to end.
Officials in Southern Arizona are reacting to news that President Joe Biden is sending 1,500 troops to the U.S.-Mexico Border to perform administrative tasks. While the troops will not work in a law enforcement capacity, some say the deployment of personnel will help with workloads, especially as pandemic-era restrictions on border crossings are set to end.
Biden sends 1,500 troops to U.S.-Mexico border for migrant surge
The Biden administration has requested 1,500 troops for the U.S.-Mexico border amid an expected migrant surge following the end of pandemic-era restrictions, according to three administration officials.
The Biden administration has requested 1,500 troops for the U.S.-Mexico border amid an expected migrant surge following the end of pandemic-era restrictions, according to three administration officials.
Texas Mass Shooting: Governor's office retracts statement about immigration status for one of the victims
"We regret if the information was incorrect and detracted from the important goal of finding and arresting the criminal," a spokesperson for Governor Greg Abbott said in an emailed statement.
"We regret if the information was incorrect and detracted from the important goal of finding and arresting the criminal," a spokesperson for Governor Greg Abbott said in an emailed statement.
US readies second attempt at speedy asylum screenings at Mexico border
The Biden administration is making its own attempt at speedy asylum screenings at the border, insisting it will be different than under President Donald Trump.
The Biden administration is making its own attempt at speedy asylum screenings at the border, insisting it will be different than under President Donald Trump.
Title 42 end nears; Peloton instructor on mental health | Newsmaker
In this episode of John Hook's Newsmaker Saturday, we're talking about the impending end of Title 42 with the chief border patrol agent for the Tucson sector, John R. Modlin. John also talks about mental health with one of his favorite fitness instructors, Kendall Toole, who's become an inspiration to millions of Americans suffering from depression and mental illness.
In this episode of John Hook's Newsmaker Saturday, we're talking about the impending end of Title 42 with the chief border patrol agent for the Tucson sector, John R. Modlin. John also talks about mental health with one of his favorite fitness instructors, Kendall Toole, who's become an inspiration to millions of Americans suffering from depression and mental illness.
Tunisia coast sees 210 migrant bodies wash ashore in 2 weeks
Preliminary examinations of the bodies indicated that the migrants were from sub-Saharan Africa, according to the National Guard’s Houssemeddine Jebabli.
Preliminary examinations of the bodies indicated that the migrants were from sub-Saharan Africa, according to the National Guard’s Houssemeddine Jebabli.
Arizona hospital near border preparing for Title 42's end, possible migrant surge
In Yuma, Arizona, which borders Mexico, only one hospital serves the permanent population and undocumented immigrants crossing.
In Yuma, Arizona, which borders Mexico, only one hospital serves the permanent population and undocumented immigrants crossing.
Bills in Arizona's House and Senate look to provide driver's licenses to all
A local nonprofit is calling on Arizona state legislators to "allow driver's licenses to all." HB 2604 and SB1587, if passed, would give all Arizona residents a chance to receive a driver's license regardless of legal status.
A local nonprofit is calling on Arizona state legislators to "allow driver's licenses to all." HB 2604 and SB1587, if passed, would give all Arizona residents a chance to receive a driver's license regardless of legal status.
Thousands of migrants could soon cross into Arizona as Title 42's end nears
Title 42, an immigration rule that was put in place during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, is set to expire on May 11, and thousands of migrants could soon cross into Arizona from Mexico after the rule's end. Reporter Ashley Soriano has more on how local officials are preparing for another possible migrant surge.
Title 42, an immigration rule that was put in place during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, is set to expire on May 11, and thousands of migrants could soon cross into Arizona from Mexico after the rule's end. Reporter Ashley Soriano has more on how local officials are preparing for another possible migrant surge.
Co-founder of fundraising group promising to help Trump construct border wall sentenced to 4 years in prison
Brian Kolfage was sentenced Wednesday for defrauding donors to the We Build the Wall effort.
Brian Kolfage was sentenced Wednesday for defrauding donors to the We Build the Wall effort.
Arizona corrections officers accused of smuggling drugs across border
Fernando Urrutiaguillen, 34, is accused of smuggling meth and heroin into the United States from Mexico. His wife and three children were reportedly inside the vehicle with him at the time of the incident. Prosecutors say the drugs were hidden in the gas tank. Urrutiaguillen, who also serves in the National Guard, is being held at the Orange County Jail on a $3 million bond.
Fernando Urrutiaguillen, 34, is accused of smuggling meth and heroin into the United States from Mexico. His wife and three children were reportedly inside the vehicle with him at the time of the incident. Prosecutors say the drugs were hidden in the gas tank. Urrutiaguillen, who also serves in the National Guard, is being held at the Orange County Jail on a $3 million bond.
Border Patrol seizes $900K in meth disguised as candy, food
More than 100 pounds of methamphetamines were seized at the U.S.-Mexico border after authorities found the drugs disguised as candy and hidden in canned food.
More than 100 pounds of methamphetamines were seized at the U.S.-Mexico border after authorities found the drugs disguised as candy and hidden in canned food.
9 men trying to enter US from Canada treated for exposure
Nine men who entered the United States illegally from Canada were rescued from a sub-freezing bog and given medical treatment for exposure to the cold, authorities said Wednesday.
Nine men who entered the United States illegally from Canada were rescued from a sub-freezing bog and given medical treatment for exposure to the cold, authorities said Wednesday.
Arizona nonprofit is helping to lead refugees on a successful pathway
Refugees have the highest self-employment rate in the United States, about 13%, according to the Institute for Immigration Research. A Phoenix-based nonprofit is helping refugees, specifically, women, learn a skill that can lead to opening a new business, or even getting a steady job. FOX 10's Anita Roman has more on Shop Refugee.
Refugees have the highest self-employment rate in the United States, about 13%, according to the Institute for Immigration Research. A Phoenix-based nonprofit is helping refugees, specifically, women, learn a skill that can lead to opening a new business, or even getting a steady job. FOX 10's Anita Roman has more on Shop Refugee.
Video shows abandoned migrant child drifting on Rio Grande; National Guard troop runs to rescue
In the video, a Texas National Guard soldier rushes to help a child alone on a floatation device in Eagle Pass, Texas.
In the video, a Texas National Guard soldier rushes to help a child alone on a floatation device in Eagle Pass, Texas.
Several dead, missing after boat carrying African natives capsizes in Caribbean
At least 14 people from the African nation of Cameroon were rescued from waters in the eastern Caribbean early Tuesday after their boat capsized, but three people were dead and 13 others missing.
At least 14 people from the African nation of Cameroon were rescued from waters in the eastern Caribbean early Tuesday after their boat capsized, but three people were dead and 13 others missing.
Migrants fearing deportation start fire at Mexico detention center, killing 40, president says
Another 29 people were injured in the fire at a facility in Ciudad Juarez, which is across from El Paso, Texas, officials said.
Another 29 people were injured in the fire at a facility in Ciudad Juarez, which is across from El Paso, Texas, officials said.
CBP: Don't bring more than 12 decorated Easter eggs into the US
U.S. customs officials shared the warning about cascarones, the confetti-filled eggshells that are popular throughout Mexico and other parts of the U.S.
U.S. customs officials shared the warning about cascarones, the confetti-filled eggshells that are popular throughout Mexico and other parts of the U.S.
Migrants found 'suffocating' in Texas train; 2 dead: police
Officials suggested the deaths and injuries were linked to human trafficking.
Officials suggested the deaths and injuries were linked to human trafficking.