A compromise appears to be emerging between Congress and the White House that would lead to the swift deportation of thousands of minors from Central America who have illegally crossed the border into the U.S.
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U.N. Urges U.S. To Treat Migrants As Refugees
People who enter the U.S. and nearby countries illegally from El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras should not be forced to return home and should be treated as refugees, a U.N. agency says.
Thousands Rally In Hong Kong To Call For Democratic Vote
The annual July 1 march for greater autonomy in Hong Kong has brought a large turnout, as tens of thousands of demonstrators demand democratic elections.
On Capitol Hill, A Debate Over What’s Driving Central American Exodus
During the last fiscal year, Border Patrol apprehended more than 24,000 unaccompanied children. But by mid-June of this fiscal year, that number had already doubled to more than 52,000.
Russia Puts Its Troops On ‘Full Combat Alert’
Russian President Vladimir Putin has placed his armed forces on “full combat alert,” the state-run news agency ITAR-Tass reports.
NOAA Forecasts Quiet Atlantic Hurricane Season In 2014
Hurricane activity in the Atlantic Ocean will be at or below normal levels this year, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s annual forecast.
In Ukraine: Reports Of Soldiers Switching To Pro-Russia Side
Confusion continues to reign in eastern Ukraine, where pro-Russia gunmen remain in control of many government offices even as the Ukrainian military sends in troops, tanks and armed aircraft in an attempt to dislodge them.
UConn Women Win, Making School Center Of College Hoops World
By routing Notre Dame 79-58 Tuesday night in Nashville, the University of Connecticut women’s basketball team won its ninth NCAA championship — which means that coach Geno Auriemma is no longer tied with legendary Tennessee coach Pat Summitt for the most titles among women’s coaches.
Senate Panel Votes To Declassify Report On CIA Interrogations
A Senate panel voted on Thursday to declassify a controversial report on the interrogation techniques used by the Central Intelligence Agency during the presidency of George W. Bush.
When The Twit Hit The Fan: ‘I’m Still Here,’ Colbert Says
In his first show since a controversy erupted over a Comedy Central tweet about one of his skits last week, Stephen Colbert poked fun at the media, his network and himself Monday night, declaring that despite a #CancelColbert campaign against his show on Twitter, “I’m still here.”