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Trump administration ‘absolutely forbidden’ from quickly deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda, judge says
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Fact-checking the Trump administration’s claims about Kilmar Abrego Garcia
The Trump administration again detained Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran citizen and Maryland resident whose wrongful deportation case gained national attention at the beginning of the administration’s illegal immigration crackdown....
Chris Hedges – The Betrayal of Palestinian Journalists
Western reporters are full partners in the genocide. They amplify Israeli lies, which they know are lies, betraying Palestinian colleagues who are slandered, targeted and killed by Israel Chris Hedges is a Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist who was...
Asylum seekers try Mexico after the U.S. shuts its doors
Yessica can see the United States from outside her room at the migrant shelter where she lives in Nogales, Sonora. When she and her husband left El Salvador last fall, the land beyond the snaking red border wall in the distance was their goal....
As US fleet steams toward coast, Venezuelans face uncertainty, fear and, for some, hope
Teenagers bike and play ball at Los Próceres near the Fuerte Tiuna military base in Caracas. A new phase of anxiety is once again rattling nerves across the capitol city.U.S. warships steam toward the southern Caribbean. The Trump administration...

As Kilmar Abrego Garcia is detained again by ICE, here’s why his case has become a flashpoint for MAGA
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'Unauthorized' estimates reach record highs in 2023 in Utah, US
WASHINGTON — Getting a solid handle on the number of immigrants in the country illegally can be a tough task. Estimates range all over the place, depending on the source. But the number of unauthorized immigrants, the term used by the Pew Research...

MS-13 leaders to face Brooklyn trial in gruesome killings as feds seek to cripple brutal gang
The trial of two national MS-13 leaders set to start in October in Brooklyn Federal Court marks the latest chapter in a years-long effort by federal authorities in New York City and Long Island to dismantle the notorious El Salvadorian gang. The...
Take Control of Your Cash Flow: Proven Strategies for AR Leaders
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Obituary: Carolyn (Sowash) Mitchell
Carolyn (Sowash) Mitchell PORTLAND – With deep sorrow and immense gratitude, we announce the passing of Carolyn Sowash Mitchell, who died on Aug. 23, 2025, in Portland, at the age of 78, following a brief illness. A beloved mother, grandmother,...

ILEA closure is official
City government officials and the U.S. Department of State have confirmed that the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) won’t be returning to its building near the South Main Street entrance to the Roswell Air Center. The Department of...

As U.S. fleet steams toward coast, Venezuelans face uncertainty, fear and, for some, hope
CARACAS, Venezuela — U.S. warships steam toward the southern Caribbean. The Trump administration denounces embattled “narco-president” Nicolás Maduro and doubles a bounty on his head to $50 million. Rumors of an invasion, coup or other form of...

The U.S. confirms its 1st human case of New World screwworm. What is it?
New World screwworm larva, like the one pictured, will hatch and feed on the flesh of living animals, typically cattle. Cases in humans are rare but can be fatal. AP/USDA Agricultural Research Service hide caption toggle caption AP/USDA...
Musk Dominates Crypto Political Influence as Digital Assets Enter Mainstream
Elon Musk commands unrivaled influence over cryptocurrency markets among political figures, according to new research that highlights how social media reach has become as important as portfolio size in driving digital asset trends. The Tesla CEO...

Domestic Terrorism and Spectacularized Violence in Trump’s Warfare State
Photograph Source: SC Guard – Public Domain The Trump administration’s race toward fascism is unfolding at breakneck speed and on multiple fronts. At the heart of this transformation lies the emergence of the United States as a warfare state, a...

Dance as a Common Language in Costa Rica
Until August 31, 2025, the School of Dance at the National University (UNA) will celebrate the 30th edition of the Central American and Caribbean Gathering for the Study of Contemporary Dance, under the theme “Expanding Bodies: Inclusion,...

Flesh-eating screwworm that has threatened US cattle has now been found in a person
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L.A. Telemundo launching ‘Pasión Fútbol’ program
Subscribe to NCS for the latest news, project case studies and product announcements in broadcast technology, creative design and engineering delivered to your inbox. Telemundo 52, which serves the Los Angeles market, is expanding its local sports...

Watch Live: Katrina Comeback: How New Orleans brought its people, culture back
Katrina Comeback: How New Orleans brought its people, culture back Two decades later, New Orleans is still rising. From chaos to code, the city rewrote its playbook. New neighbors arrived by Will and wonder. Well, because that's what we're called...
Ben Anderson, Chris Hedges – Reporting on War
29 August 2025 War correspondent Ben Anderson joins host Chris Hedges to detail the numbing physical and psychological elements of war reporting — and ponders whether or not the truth can really change anything It is rare to find war...