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US bracing for influx of migrants at southern border if Title 42 revoked: DHS

Tuesday, March 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Department of Homeland Security is bracing for as many as 18,000 migrants per day at the southern border if Title 42 is revoked, according to senior DHS officials who briefed reporters on Tuesday.The DHS official said they have "no idea" when... Read More.

Probe widens into mysterious plane crash in southern China

Tuesday, March 22 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- As investigators try to piece together clues on what caused a Chinese passenger plane to plunge from the sky Monday, officials told ABC News they are looking at every possible avenue, including an intentional downing.None of the 123 passengers and nine crew... Read More.

US to lift Southern African travel restrictions

Friday, December 24 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The temporary travel ban placed on eight Southern African countries will be lifted by the New Year, the White House announced Friday.The restrictions were initially issued Nov. 29 in an effort to curb the spread of the new COVID-19 omicron variant. It limited... Read More.

Russell Dickerson surprises fans with ‘Studio 900 Sessions,’ an acoustic three-pack of ‘Southern Symphony’ songs

Friday, December 17 by ABC News

Russell Dickerson is offering a stripped-down, acoustic perspective on three of his favorite songs from his latest album, Southern Symphony.The singer dropped his Studio 900 Sessions this week, including a wedding version of his romantic, chart-topping ballad, "Love You Like I Used To." The... Read More.

Russell Dickerson to release acoustic album of ‘Southern Symphony’ songs on Friday

Monday, December 13 by ABC News

Russell Dickerson has announced that he is releasing an acoustic collection of songs handpicked off his latest album, Southern Symphony, on Friday.Titled Studio 900 Sessions, the project will feature stripped-down versions of his current single, "Home Sweet," and deep cut... Read More.

Family separated at southern border reacts to possibility of government payouts

Saturday, November 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Leticia works at a bakery helping to prepare the pastries that hungry New Yorkers order with their coffee in the morning. At first glance, she's like any other person in the city. But in 2017, she fled Guatemala with her son... Read More.

Policies at southern border pushing migrants to take greater risks, advocates say

Tuesday, October 19 by ABC News

(PIMA COUNTY, Ariz.) -- Ely Ortiz is used to receiving heartbreaking phone calls.But Ortiz, the president of Aguilas del Desierto, or Desert Eagles, a volunteer-run organization that conducts search and rescue missions for migrants who are believed to be missing or dead, still remembers... Read More.

Apprehensions at the southern border surpass 200,000 in August

Thursday, September 16 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Customs and Border Protection encountered over 200,000 attempted crossings in August, fewer than the two-decade high seen in July, but still far more than in past years.While the Biden administration has asked for patience, some Republican lawmakers are sounding the alarm over... Read More.

Evacuations ordered as Tumbleweed Fire spreads in Southern California

Monday, July 5 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- A quick-moving brush fire in Southern California has prompted evacuations for those living along Interstate 5.The Tumbleweed Fire sparked shortly before 2 p.m. near Gorman, California, about 70 miles northwest of Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.By... Read More.

Harris visits southern border amid GOP pressure on migrants, set to blame Trump

Friday, June 25 by ABC News

(EL PASO, Texas) -- Vice President Kamala Harris is making her first visit to the southern border since taking office on Friday, amid GOP pressure and ahead of former President Donald Trump doing so next week.Harris will tour a processing center in El Paso,... Read More.

Harris kicks off tour of Southern states to boost vaccination rates

Monday, June 14 by ABC News

(GREENVILLE, S.C.) -- Three weeks out from President Joe Biden's deadline to have 70% of adult Americans vaccinated from COVID-19, Vice President Kamala Harris hit the road Monday in an effort to boost lagging vaccination rates across the Southern U.S. -- and as experts... Read More.

Suspect under arrest for allegedly shooting BB gun at car on Southern California freeway

Wednesday, May 26 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- A suspect was arrested Tuesday evening for an alleged incident with a B.B. gun on a Los Angeles freeway. Investigators are now trying to determine if the same suspect is linked to dozens of similar recent shootings on Southern California highways.Authorities... Read More.