Migrant arrivals soared to record levels in December, before border crackdown was announced

Washington — The number of migrants processed by U.S. authorities along the southern border soared to…

TribCast: Is bipartisan immigration reform a realistic goal?

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Virginia Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine announces he’s running for reelection in 2024 | CNN Politics

CNN  —  Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia announced Friday that he’s running for reelection in…

Migrant shot and injured by National Guard soldier patrolling border

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Biden admin unveils new program to allow private citizen groups to sponsor refugees | CNN Politics

CNN  —  The Biden administration on Thursday unveiled a new program to allow groups of private…

“Who ever thought I would be chief?” Texas’ Alabama-Coushatta tribe elects first female chief

LIVINGSTON — When Millie Thompson Williams and her cousin Myra Battise were growing up, they’d play…

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn eyes the seemingly impossible: a bipartisan deal on immigration

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Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained by police in Germany at coal mine protest | CNN

CNN  —  Climate activist Greta Thunberg has been detained by German police at a protest over…

Cruise ship rescues 17 migrants from vessel near the Bahamas | CNN

CNN  —  Seventeen migrants were taken onboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship Saturday after it encountered…

A major oil exporter is hosting a UN climate summit. Opinions are divided | CNN

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