Gov. Gregg Abbott said the migrants were bused to Los Angeles from Texas because California had declared itself a “sanctuary” for immigrants.
Author: Charles Ventura, USA TODAY
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot loses reelection bid; Paul Vallas, Brandon Johnson headed to April runoff
Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson will meet in a runoff to be the next mayor of Chicago after voters denied incumbent Lori Lightfoot a second term
‘I can’t believe we survived’: Mariupol evacuation underway; Russia may try to abduct officials and others
The mass evacuation of Mariupol began with Ukrainian authorities hoping thousands more residents would escape the devastated city.
More than 900 civilian bodies found in Kyiv region, Ukraine regional police say; Zelenskyy praises Ukrainian bravery: Live Ukraine updates
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy praised his country’s bravery. Meanwhile, Russia promises to ‘scale up missile attacks’ on Kyiv. Live updates
Russia denies its flagship guided-missile cruiser sinks in the Black Sea; Biden commits another $800M: Live Ukraine updates
Russia nixes report that a flagship cruiser sank after an explosion that the Ukraine military said was the result of a missile strike. Latest news.
Aiden Leos case: California man in suspected road rage killing admitted to firing gun, prosecutors say
The suspect charged with killing Aiden Leos, 6, in a suspected road rage incident told police he shot at the car, according to prosecutors.
4 children among 6 killed in wrong-way car crash on Kentucky highway
A driver heading the wrong way on Interstate 75 in Kentucky struck a vehicle carrying five people, killing all six, authorities said.
Biden administration, Gov. Newsom open California coast to offshore wind farms
California and the U.S. government announced to open up areas for the first commercial wind energy farms on the Pacific Coast.
US to require negative COVID-19 test for air passengers traveling from UK
The US will require air passengers traveling from the UK to provide a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of departure, according to the CDC.
Latin Grammys: Moments you might have missed, from J. Balvin to Pitbull’s tribute to front-line workers
Despite no live audience, “the Biggest Night in Latin Music” delivered the goods. Here are the memorable moments from the 2020 Latin Grammys.