Category: USA
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What Does it Mean to Contain a Wildfire Like the L.A. Fires? What Does it Mean to Contain a Wildfire Like the L.A. Fires?
LA January 14, 2025

What Does it Mean to Contain a Wildfire Like the L.A. Fires?

Deadly wildfires continue to ravage the Los Angeles area, as firefighters battle ... more

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DHS Requires Undocumented Immigrants to Register or Face Penalties – What You Need to Know DHS Requires Undocumented Immigrants to Register or Face Penalties – What You Need to Know
Immigration February 26, 2025

DHS Requires Undocumented Immigrants to Register or Face Penalties – What You Need to Know

The Trump administration has announced a new policy requiring undocumented immigrants to ... more

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During protests, the Mexican flag stands as a symbol of Latin heritage—not colonization During protests, the Mexican flag stands as a symbol of Latin heritage—not colonization
Immigration June 9, 2025

During protests, the Mexican flag stands as a symbol of Latin heritage—not colonization

Throughout this weekend's protests, Mexican and other Latin American flags have emerged ... more

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Blocked by U.S., Asylum Seekers Turn to Spain, Costa Rica Blocked by U.S., Asylum Seekers Turn to Spain, Costa Rica
Immigration September 5, 2025

Blocked by U.S., Asylum Seekers Turn to Spain, Costa Rica

It was a friendship born of need inside a cold government shelter ... more

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‘Dangerous Dictator’: Americans Deliver Harsh Verdict on Trump in New Poll ‘Dangerous Dictator’: Americans Deliver Harsh Verdict on Trump in New Poll
Politics October 24, 2025

‘Dangerous Dictator’: Americans Deliver Harsh Verdict on Trump in New Poll

More than half of all Americans have branded President Donald Trump a ... more

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The Empty Chair: Why This Thanksgiving Is the Most Painful in Years for Immigrant Families The Empty Chair: Why This Thanksgiving Is the Most Painful in Years for Immigrant Families
Cover Story November 24, 2025

The Empty Chair: Why This Thanksgiving Is the Most Painful in Years for Immigrant Families

This Thursday, thousands of families will look at an empty chair at ... more

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Judge Reinforces Rights of Peaceful Protesters, Bans Retaliation by Federal Agents Judge Reinforces Rights of Peaceful Protesters, Bans Retaliation by Federal Agents
Immigration January 17, 2026

Judge Reinforces Rights of Peaceful Protesters, Bans Retaliation by Federal Agents

A federal judge in Minnesota imposed restrictions on the actions of immigration ... more

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Worry About Voting Is Increasing Across the U.S., Poll Finds Worry About Voting Is Increasing Across the U.S., Poll Finds
USA March 11, 2026

Worry About Voting Is Increasing Across the U.S., Poll Finds

  A new national poll finds declining trust in election administration as lawmakers ... more

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‘Messi, we’re waiting for you.’ Crime threatens the Argentine hero ‘Messi, we’re waiting for you.’ Crime threatens the Argentine hero
USA March 3, 2023

‘Messi, we’re waiting for you.’ Crime threatens the Argentine hero

Two people on motorcycles shot at a supermarket belonging to the family ... more

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The best (and worst) times to drive in California on Memorial Day The best (and worst) times to drive in California on Memorial Day
USA May 25, 2023

The best (and worst) times to drive in California on Memorial Day

Getting on the road early is key when heading out for a ... more

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Guatemala elects progressive Arévalo as president Guatemala elects progressive Arévalo as president
USA August 21, 2023

Guatemala elects progressive Arévalo as president

A progressive from outside Guatemala's power structure was resoundingly elected the country's ... more

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A half-century after Gen. Augusto Pinochet’s coup, some in Chile remember the dictatorship fondly A half-century after Gen. Augusto Pinochet’s coup, some in Chile remember the dictatorship fondly
USA September 5, 2023

A half-century after Gen. Augusto Pinochet’s coup, some in Chile remember the dictatorship fondly

The world remembers Gen. Augusto Pinochet as the dictator whose regime tortured, ... more

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Hell in Zacatecas: 6 bodies and 1 survivor found in Mexico, in the search for 7 kidnapped youths Hell in Zacatecas: 6 bodies and 1 survivor found in Mexico, in the search for 7 kidnapped youths
USA September 28, 2023

Hell in Zacatecas: 6 bodies and 1 survivor found in Mexico, in the search for 7 kidnapped youths

A search for seven kidnapped youths in the north-central Mexico state of ... more

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The minimum wage is going up in 22 states on Jan. 1; CA will pay $16 The minimum wage is going up in 22 states on Jan. 1; CA will pay $16
USA December 18, 2023

The minimum wage is going up in 22 states on Jan. 1; CA will pay $16

For Americans making minimum wage, it's an automatic raise — but it ... more

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Latinos: More difficult to achieve the ‘American Dream’ but they show hope Latinos: More difficult to achieve the ‘American Dream’ but they show hope
Latinos April 22, 2024

Latinos: More difficult to achieve the ‘American Dream’ but they show hope

A new report from Chapman University’s Center for Demographics and Policy offers ... more

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Staff issues… Who is going to deport them? Staff issues… Who is going to deport them?
Immigration December 24, 2024

Staff issues… Who is going to deport them?

With Donald Trump returning to the White House, there is intense interest ... more

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Trump Shuts Down White House Spanish-Language Page and Social Media Trump Shuts Down White House Spanish-Language Page and Social Media
Politics January 23, 2025

Trump Shuts Down White House Spanish-Language Page and Social Media

Within hours of President Donald Trump’s inauguration, the new administration took down ... more

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Latino Families at Risk as Los Angeles Ends New Section 8 Applications Latino Families at Risk as Los Angeles Ends New Section 8 Applications
Housing March 13, 2025

Latino Families at Risk as Los Angeles Ends New Section 8 Applications

Alarming Latino Homelessness Rates in LA County The recent cessation of new applications ... more

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A new poll shows the backlash to Trump’s immigration cruelty has begun A new poll shows the backlash to Trump’s immigration cruelty has begun
Immigration July 15, 2025

A new poll shows the backlash to Trump’s immigration cruelty has begun

Since returning to office, President Donald Trump has been on an anti-immigrant ... more