Israeli forces raid Palestinian refugee camp near Jerusalem
In a West Bank cave, Israelis and Palestinians hold an out-of-the-ordinary lunch
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Wednesday, August 05, 2026
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
How soccer brings a Bhutanese community together in Harrisburg, Pa.
The World Cup left Kansas City, but these moments of joy and connection are sticking with us
Photos: When the World Cup came to town
No Asian team managed to go far this World Cup (again). What's holding them back?
In the city of immigrants, the World Cup has given many New Yorkers a welcome respite
In a rough Philly neighborhood, soccer offers kids hope and joy
The World Cup left Kansas City, but these moments of joy and connection are sticking with us
Photos: When the World Cup came to town
No Asian team managed to go far this World Cup (again). What's holding them back?
In the city of immigrants, the World Cup has given many New Yorkers a welcome respite
In a rough Philly neighborhood, soccer offers kids hope and joy
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Thursday, July 16, 2026
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Abandoned allies: Syria's Kurds face an uncertain future
Fresh clashes break out in Syria as the interim government struggles to ease tensions
In the Golan Heights, Druze are loyal to Syria. But that loyalty is now severely tested
Syria's armed Bedouins say they have withdrawn from Druze-majority city
Assad is gone. But can Syrians go home?
Syria orders women to cover up on beaches with conservative new dress code
Fresh clashes break out in Syria as the interim government struggles to ease tensions
In the Golan Heights, Druze are loyal to Syria. But that loyalty is now severely tested
Syria's armed Bedouins say they have withdrawn from Druze-majority city
Assad is gone. But can Syrians go home?
Syria orders women to cover up on beaches with conservative new dress code
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Thursday, April 02, 2026
'No peace': Nearly a year after her son's death, she learned that ICE was responsible
Death of a refugee left at a Buffalo doughnut shop by Border Patrol is ruled a homicide
Erie County Medical Examiner's Office deems Alam's death a homicide
California woman returns home after the Trump administration deported her to Mexico
A Mexican teen migrant dies in a Florida jail holding ICE detainees
'We call it the walking bus': How kids are getting to school amid ICE operations
How naturalized citizens can protect their legal rights (CT+)
DOJ admits ICE courthouse arrests relied on erroneous information
Death of a refugee left at a Buffalo doughnut shop by Border Patrol is ruled a homicide
Erie County Medical Examiner's Office deems Alam's death a homicide
California woman returns home after the Trump administration deported her to Mexico
A Mexican teen migrant dies in a Florida jail holding ICE detainees
'We call it the walking bus': How kids are getting to school amid ICE operations
How naturalized citizens can protect their legal rights (CT+)
DOJ admits ICE courthouse arrests relied on erroneous information
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Monday, March 30, 2026
Trump rolls back pause on asylum decisions imposed after D.C. National Guard shooting
Trump administration pausing all asylum decisions after National Guard shooting
Judge orders the release of an immigrant with ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt
Zohran Mamdani tells immigrant New Yorkers about their right not to comply with ICE
Minneapolis mayor acts to deter possible federal crackdown as Somali community braces for ICE
How Minnesota became a hub for Somali immigrants in the U.S.
Some U.S. veterans say Trump asylum freeze puts Afghan allies at risk
Trump administration pausing all asylum decisions after National Guard shooting
Judge orders the release of an immigrant with ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt
Zohran Mamdani tells immigrant New Yorkers about their right not to comply with ICE
Minneapolis mayor acts to deter possible federal crackdown as Somali community braces for ICE
How Minnesota became a hub for Somali immigrants in the U.S.
Some U.S. veterans say Trump asylum freeze puts Afghan allies at risk
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Friday, February 27, 2026
As Trump dismantles asylum programs, Russians and Ukrainians fear for future
Pediatricians send letter to DHS demanding release of children in ICE detention
Columbia student detained by ICE is abruptly released after Mamdani meets with Trump
Judge: IRS broke law ‘approximately 42,695 times’ in giving DHS data
Buffalo mayor says refugee found dead this week was left at closed coffee shop by federal officers
Columbia University student detained by Homeland Security agents in dorm, school says
Crashes raise concerns about pursuit rules for immigration agents
Crashes raise concerns about pursuit rules for immigration agents
Pediatricians send letter to DHS demanding release of children in ICE detention
Columbia student detained by ICE is abruptly released after Mamdani meets with Trump
Judge: IRS broke law ‘approximately 42,695 times’ in giving DHS data
Buffalo mayor says refugee found dead this week was left at closed coffee shop by federal officers
Columbia University student detained by Homeland Security agents in dorm, school says
Crashes raise concerns about pursuit rules for immigration agents
Crashes raise concerns about pursuit rules for immigration agents
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
ICE whistleblower warns new recruits are receiving "defective" training
A new lawsuit alleges DHS illegally tracked and intimidated observers
Some cities are ditching license plate readers over immigration surveillance concerns
The Trump administration is increasingly trying to criminalize observing ICE
HUD rule could push families with undocumented immigrants out of their homes
Refugees in the U.S. could be arrested under a new immigration memo
Trump administration expands ICE authority to detain refugees
Federal judge continues to block ICE officers from using tear gas, other munitions outside Portland facility
A new lawsuit alleges DHS illegally tracked and intimidated observers
Some cities are ditching license plate readers over immigration surveillance concerns
The Trump administration is increasingly trying to criminalize observing ICE
HUD rule could push families with undocumented immigrants out of their homes
Refugees in the U.S. could be arrested under a new immigration memo
Trump administration expands ICE authority to detain refugees
Federal judge continues to block ICE officers from using tear gas, other munitions outside Portland facility
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Monday, February 09, 2026
Immigration courts fast-track hearings for Somali asylum claims
How local police extend ICE's reach, even in sanctuary cities
Trump's harsh immigration tactics are taking a political hit
Republicans fear Trump backlash could cost them Senate control
Senate GOP Leader John Thune says he disagrees with Trump that Congress should 'nationalize' elections
Schumer: Bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote ‘nothing more than Jim Crow 2.0’
What a Democratic upset that sent 'shockwaves' through the Texas GOP could mean for November
Will calls to 'abolish ICE' sway voters in 2026? The strategy has Democrats split
Trump heads to Iowa hoping to refocus attention from shootings to the economy
Trump to hold de facto midterm kickoff in Iowa focused on the economy, energy prices
How local police extend ICE's reach, even in sanctuary cities
Trump's harsh immigration tactics are taking a political hit
Republicans fear Trump backlash could cost them Senate control
Senate GOP Leader John Thune says he disagrees with Trump that Congress should 'nationalize' elections
Schumer: Bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote ‘nothing more than Jim Crow 2.0’
What a Democratic upset that sent 'shockwaves' through the Texas GOP could mean for November
Will calls to 'abolish ICE' sway voters in 2026? The strategy has Democrats split
Trump heads to Iowa hoping to refocus attention from shootings to the economy
Trump to hold de facto midterm kickoff in Iowa focused on the economy, energy prices
Tuesday, February 03, 2026
Minnesota Olympians, other athletes speak up about federal agents in Minneapolis
Refugees relive the trauma they fled as ICE targets them in Minnesota
Tim Walz says Trump administration wants to 'twist reality' in Minnesota
Nationwide protests begin over ICE in Minneapolis amid mixed messages from Trump
Conservative judge in Minnesota tries to keep Trump administration in check during crackdown
Activists are calling for a nationwide strike today to protest ICE activity: 'no school, no work, no shopping'
Refugees relive the trauma they fled as ICE targets them in Minnesota
Tim Walz says Trump administration wants to 'twist reality' in Minnesota
Nationwide protests begin over ICE in Minneapolis amid mixed messages from Trump
Conservative judge in Minnesota tries to keep Trump administration in check during crackdown
Activists are calling for a nationwide strike today to protest ICE activity: 'no school, no work, no shopping'
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Friday, December 05, 2025
Thursday, November 13, 2025
'We need to get out of here': Trump's immigration crackdown is quietly reshaping where immigrants live in America
California plans to revoke 17,000 commercial driver's licenses given to immigrants
ICE is sending a chill through the construction industry
Top Trump Officials Are Moving Onto Military Bases
Trump sets 7,500 annual limit for refugees entering US. It'll be mostly white South Africans
California plans to revoke 17,000 commercial driver's licenses given to immigrants
ICE is sending a chill through the construction industry
Top Trump Officials Are Moving Onto Military Bases
Trump sets 7,500 annual limit for refugees entering US. It'll be mostly white South Africans
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Tuesday, September 02, 2025
Sunday, August 31, 2025
After talks with Xi and Modi, Putin says NATO enlargement has to be addressed for Ukraine peace
Zelenskyy seeks talks with Trump and European leaders on slow progress of peace efforts with Russia
Turkey says Russia scales back Ukraine territorial demands
Russian defence minister says his forces have sped up rate of their advance in Ukraine
Trump admin offers subdued response to Russia’s assault on Kyiv, and Europe’s outrage
With Putin 'stalling' peace talks, NATO minister says US has 'powerful leverage'
Russian attack kills 14 in Kyiv, including three children
Kremlin says it remains interested in pursuing Ukraine peace talks despite overnight strike on Kyiv
US claims of Russian concessions on Ukraine’s security looking empty
Russian Air Strikes on Kyiv Kill 18 as Putin Snubs US on War
Trump dismisses Russia questioning Zelensky’s legitimacy as ‘posturing’
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he discussed pressure on Russia with US envoy Kellogg
Ukraine’s independence-era voices say Russia's effort to keep control has lasted decades
Pentagon restricts Ukraine's use of US missiles against Russia, WSJ reports
Trump and Putin meet today in Anchorage. Here's what to know
It was sold in 1867, but some Russians want Alaska back from the US
Trump-Putin meeting: Live updates as leaders head to Alaska to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war
Trump and Putin have history. That adds to the intrigue for Anchorage summit
'A chess game' - Trump gears up for Alaska summit with Putin
Trump warns of 'severe consequences' if Putin does not agree to stop war after summit
Zelensky doubles down: ‘We will never leave the Donbas’
Trump Signals Tough Stance With Putin Ahead of Alaska Summit
Alaska was once a full-fledged Russian colony. Now it's hosting a U.S.-Russia summit
What's at stake as Trump prepares to meet Putin in Alaska?
Trump pushes Ukraine to agree to 'land swap' with Russia ahead of Putin summit
Moscow strikes kill six in Ukraine; refineries hit in Russia
Land swaps with Russia are not only unpopular in Ukraine. They're also illegal
Ukraine ramps up drone attacks on Russia ahead of Trump-Putin Alaska summit
Russia says it continued development of nuclear missiles during moratorium on deployment
NATO Secretary General Rutte says Trump-Putin summit is about 'testing Putin'
Zelenskyy rejects conceding land to Russia after Trump suggests "swapping" territories
Trump knocks Zelensky for resisting ‘land swap’ with Russia
Zelenskiy wins EU, NATO backing as he seeks place at Trump-Putin talks
Trump suggests he'll know if Putin wants a peace deal with Ukraine soon into their meeting
European leaders urge for Ukraine to be included in Trump-Putin Alaska peace talks
Why are Trump and Putin meeting in Alaska and when will it happen?
White House is considering inviting Zelenskyy to Alaska
Ukraine's European allies say peace talks must include Kyiv
Trump says he will host Putin in Alaska next Friday to talk about Ukraine
Rubio says Witkoff returning with Russia-Ukraine ceasefire proposal
Putin suggests meeting Trump in the United Arab Emirates, but not yet with Zelenskyy
Trump says he would meet with Putin even if the Russian leader won't meet with Ukraine's Zelenskyy
Trump tells European leaders he’ll continue Russia talks through in-person meetings with Putin
Zelensky says Russia seems ‘more inclined toward a ceasefire’
White House pushes back on Kremlin claims Trump and Putin agreed to meeting
US is auctioning a seized $325M Russian yacht with 8 state rooms, a helipad, a gym and a spa
As Russia deadline nears, Trump starts nuclear saber-rattling
Trump hails progress in Russia talks, White House says secondary sanctions still planned
Trump says Putin and Witkoff made 'great progress' in their meeting in Russia
Putin holds 'constructive' talks with US envoy Witkoff ahead of sanctions deadline: Kremlin
Rebuilding in devastated Mariupol under Russia's thumb
Firefighters at the scene after Russia strikes recreational center in Zaporizhzhia region
Russia says it no longer will abide by its self-imposed moratorium on intermediate-range missiles
Putin-Witkoff meeting was ‘constructive,’ Kremlin says ahead of Trump’s sanctions deadline
Putin doubts potency of Trump's ultimatum to end the war, sources say
Witkoff set to visit Russia for ‘last chance’ talks on Ukraine war
Zelenskiy says he had 'productive' call with Trump ahead of ceasefire deadline
4 European countries agree to buy a combined $1 billion in U.S. weapons for Ukraine
Kremlin plays down Trump submarine order, urges caution on nuclear rhetoric
Millions of Ukrainians abroad hope to return home once Russia's invasion ends
Moscow awaits 'important' Trump envoy visit before sanctions deadline
Ukraine urges Trump admin to 'strangle' Russian economy amid nuclear tensions
Zelenskyy seeks talks with Trump and European leaders on slow progress of peace efforts with Russia
Turkey says Russia scales back Ukraine territorial demands
Russian defence minister says his forces have sped up rate of their advance in Ukraine
Trump admin offers subdued response to Russia’s assault on Kyiv, and Europe’s outrage
With Putin 'stalling' peace talks, NATO minister says US has 'powerful leverage'
Russian attack kills 14 in Kyiv, including three children
Kremlin says it remains interested in pursuing Ukraine peace talks despite overnight strike on Kyiv
US claims of Russian concessions on Ukraine’s security looking empty
Russian Air Strikes on Kyiv Kill 18 as Putin Snubs US on War
Trump dismisses Russia questioning Zelensky’s legitimacy as ‘posturing’
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he discussed pressure on Russia with US envoy Kellogg
Ukraine’s independence-era voices say Russia's effort to keep control has lasted decades
Pentagon restricts Ukraine's use of US missiles against Russia, WSJ reports
Trump and Putin meet today in Anchorage. Here's what to know
It was sold in 1867, but some Russians want Alaska back from the US
Trump-Putin meeting: Live updates as leaders head to Alaska to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war
Trump and Putin have history. That adds to the intrigue for Anchorage summit
'A chess game' - Trump gears up for Alaska summit with Putin
Trump warns of 'severe consequences' if Putin does not agree to stop war after summit
Zelensky doubles down: ‘We will never leave the Donbas’
Trump Signals Tough Stance With Putin Ahead of Alaska Summit
Alaska was once a full-fledged Russian colony. Now it's hosting a U.S.-Russia summit
What's at stake as Trump prepares to meet Putin in Alaska?
Trump pushes Ukraine to agree to 'land swap' with Russia ahead of Putin summit
Moscow strikes kill six in Ukraine; refineries hit in Russia
Land swaps with Russia are not only unpopular in Ukraine. They're also illegal
Ukraine ramps up drone attacks on Russia ahead of Trump-Putin Alaska summit
Russia says it continued development of nuclear missiles during moratorium on deployment
NATO Secretary General Rutte says Trump-Putin summit is about 'testing Putin'
Zelenskyy rejects conceding land to Russia after Trump suggests "swapping" territories
Trump knocks Zelensky for resisting ‘land swap’ with Russia
Zelenskiy wins EU, NATO backing as he seeks place at Trump-Putin talks
Trump suggests he'll know if Putin wants a peace deal with Ukraine soon into their meeting
European leaders urge for Ukraine to be included in Trump-Putin Alaska peace talks
Why are Trump and Putin meeting in Alaska and when will it happen?
White House is considering inviting Zelenskyy to Alaska
Ukraine's European allies say peace talks must include Kyiv
Trump says he will host Putin in Alaska next Friday to talk about Ukraine
Rubio says Witkoff returning with Russia-Ukraine ceasefire proposal
Putin suggests meeting Trump in the United Arab Emirates, but not yet with Zelenskyy
Trump says he would meet with Putin even if the Russian leader won't meet with Ukraine's Zelenskyy
Trump tells European leaders he’ll continue Russia talks through in-person meetings with Putin
Zelensky says Russia seems ‘more inclined toward a ceasefire’
White House pushes back on Kremlin claims Trump and Putin agreed to meeting
US is auctioning a seized $325M Russian yacht with 8 state rooms, a helipad, a gym and a spa
As Russia deadline nears, Trump starts nuclear saber-rattling
Trump hails progress in Russia talks, White House says secondary sanctions still planned
Trump says Putin and Witkoff made 'great progress' in their meeting in Russia
Putin holds 'constructive' talks with US envoy Witkoff ahead of sanctions deadline: Kremlin
Rebuilding in devastated Mariupol under Russia's thumb
Firefighters at the scene after Russia strikes recreational center in Zaporizhzhia region
Russia says it no longer will abide by its self-imposed moratorium on intermediate-range missiles
Putin-Witkoff meeting was ‘constructive,’ Kremlin says ahead of Trump’s sanctions deadline
Putin doubts potency of Trump's ultimatum to end the war, sources say
Witkoff set to visit Russia for ‘last chance’ talks on Ukraine war
Zelenskiy says he had 'productive' call with Trump ahead of ceasefire deadline
4 European countries agree to buy a combined $1 billion in U.S. weapons for Ukraine
Kremlin plays down Trump submarine order, urges caution on nuclear rhetoric
Millions of Ukrainians abroad hope to return home once Russia's invasion ends
Moscow awaits 'important' Trump envoy visit before sanctions deadline
Ukraine urges Trump admin to 'strangle' Russian economy amid nuclear tensions
Monday, August 11, 2025
Asylum-seekers thought they were following the rules. Now some are told to start over
'At least I'm safe': A Kenyan immigrant opts to leave the U.S. on his own terms
‘South Park’ Responds to Homeland Security Using Show Image: “Wait, So We ARE Relevant?”
Federal judge delays expiration of TPS for Hondurans, Nicaraguans and Nepalese
Judge blocks Trump administration from ending protections for 60,000 from Central America and Nepal
Christian refugees caught in the crosshairs of U.S. immigration policy
'At least I'm safe': A Kenyan immigrant opts to leave the U.S. on his own terms
‘South Park’ Responds to Homeland Security Using Show Image: “Wait, So We ARE Relevant?”
Federal judge delays expiration of TPS for Hondurans, Nicaraguans and Nepalese
Judge blocks Trump administration from ending protections for 60,000 from Central America and Nepal
Christian refugees caught in the crosshairs of U.S. immigration policy
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Factories are losing immigrant workers, stressing those who remain
Their husbands were deported to Laos. Now they’re picking up the pieces together
Afghans caught in mass deportations in Iran face an uncertain future at home
Their husbands were deported to Laos. Now they’re picking up the pieces together
Afghans caught in mass deportations in Iran face an uncertain future at home
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Monday, June 30, 2025
Hard to imagine a worse time to deport Afghan refugees, human rights advocates say
Trump said he'd send 30,000 migrants to Guantánamo. He's sent about 500
'They wanted to separate me from my family': Mahmoud Khalil speaks after ICE release
In win for Trump, Supreme Court lifts judge's limits on deportations to third-party countries
Judge orders release of Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil
US judge orders release of pro-Palestinian activist Khalil
A teen with no criminal background was deported by ICE, leaving his community aghast
ICE picks up Hispanic reporter arrested at DeKalb County protest
Trump said he'd send 30,000 migrants to Guantánamo. He's sent about 500
'They wanted to separate me from my family': Mahmoud Khalil speaks after ICE release
In win for Trump, Supreme Court lifts judge's limits on deportations to third-party countries
Judge orders release of Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil
US judge orders release of pro-Palestinian activist Khalil
A teen with no criminal background was deported by ICE, leaving his community aghast
ICE picks up Hispanic reporter arrested at DeKalb County protest
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Wednesday, June 04, 2025
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