Mexico City places the immigrants about 600 miles from the closest U.S. border crossing in Brownsville, Texas. But the group may go to the California border.
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Global Health: Dogs Can Detect Malaria. How Useful Is That?
Canine can sniff out the socks worn by children carrying the mosquito-borne parasites, a study finds.
Kateryna Handziuk, Ukrainian Activist, Dies From Acid Attack
Even after suffering burns over 30 percent of her body, Ms. Handziuk continued to speak out, saying, “I’m sure that I look better than fairness and justice in Ukraine.”
One Legacy of Merkel? Angry East German Men Fueling the Far Right
Germany is again divided between east and west. To understand why, it helps to look at eastern men, who lost their jobs and their country as many women fled west.
China’s Leader, Hogging Spotlight, Elbows Communist Titan Aside
In a significant propaganda shift, Xi Jinping’s rise has come at the expense of Deng Xiaoping, long hailed as the architect of China’s prosperity.
Cameroon School Kidnappings Are Reported Amid Secession Battle
The school is in a part of Cameroon where separatists have been fighting the government to form their own country. Students have been caught in the middle.
Read transcript of USA TODAY interview with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif
Transcript of USA TODAY interview with Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif
Meghan Markle’s mom lands invite from Queen for Christmas with Royals
Queen Elizabeth has reportedly extended an invite to Meghan Markle’s mother that breaks with royal precedent. Buzz60’s Susana Victoria Perez has more.
Scientists uncover potential remedy for arachnophobia
A group of researchers may have found a more efficient way to help people get over their fear of spiders. Veuer’s Sam Berman has the full story.
Marking the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I
Marking the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I