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What Trump and Biden have done about the border — and what they want to do next
November’s election will be the first since 1892 to feature two presidents — one former, one current — competing as the major-party nominees, and no issue in U.S. politics is more contentious right now than the situation at America’s southern border. Yahoo News National Correspondent Andrew Romano presents a guide to President Biden’s and former President Donald Trump’s records in the White House and how the differences between them could reshape U.S. border policy going forward.
What’s going on at the Texas-Mexico border? 4 things to know from this week.
Republicans across the country are rallying behind Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in his legal and political standoff with the Biden administration over its handling of a surge of migrants at Texas’s border with Mexico. Here are four main things to know from this week regarding the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas.
Asylum seekers in NYC say America is nothing like they had imagined: It's 'chaos'
For tens of thousands of migrants willing to endure the arduous, and often dangerous, months-long journey to America, the prospect of making an honest living and safety is enough to justify the voyage. But now that they’re here, some say the U.S. is nothing like they had imagined.
Zeebo, a Latin American console from the Wii era, is getting an emulator
An enterprising developer is working on reviving a lost piece of gaming history. A YouTuber using the handle Tuxality has posted a video (via GamesRadar) showing early work on an emulator that can play the games from an obscure rival to the Wii, Xbox 360 and PS3 that only launched in two countries.
Texas heat dome inches north and east, and advisories go up in 15 states
Record-breaking summer temperatures are once again expected across the Southern United States as a heat dome continues to subject millions of Americans to scorching conditions.
Pegasus spyware found on phones of Mexican president's close ally
Pegasus spyware has been found on the phone of a key ally for the Mexican president.
Popocatépetl volcano erupts over central Mexico: What we know
Three million people living near the 17,887-foot volcano are facing possible evacuation orders as it continues to spew smoke and ash, forcing schools to close and hundreds of flights to be delayed or canceled.
Mexico’s Popocatépetl volcano eruption prompts evacuation warnings
Three million people living near Mexico’s Popocatépetl volcano are facing possible evacuation orders as volcanic ash coats multiple nearby cities. Popocatépetl, Mexico’s largest active volcano, began erupting last week and has already forced some regions to close schools and caused major travel delays and flight cancellations.
Family of Shanquella Robinson meets with White House officials, seeks Mexico extradition after her death
Attorneys and the family of Shanquella Robinson met with White House officials Friday morning, demanding that U.S. leadership extradite a suspect to Mexico to be held responsible for Robinson’s death.
Shanquella Robinson's mom knows why her daughter is dead, but says U.S. officials won't act
Shanquella Robinson’s mother, Sallamondra, believes she knows why her daughter is no longer alive and who did it, but says U.S. authorities aren’t willing to hold anyone accountable. Now she and her attorneys are raising doubts about the U.S. investigation.
What can the U.S. do to thwart Mexican drug cartels?
Powerful drug traffickers are fueling violence and overdose deaths on both sides of the border, but America's power to stop criminals operating inside another country is limited.
Crossing the border into Mexico can be dangerous. For some, there’s no other option.
FBI investigators are searching for three women who went missing in February after traveling from Texas to Mexico. Four Americans were recently kidnapped by a drug cartel, two of whom were killed. Despite the dangers of crossing the border into Mexico, experts say some people can’t afford to stop traveling to the country.
'You only get one body': Mexico attack, recent deaths highlight risks of medical tourism
Experts say the March attack on four Americans in Mexico, one of whom reportedly traveled there for cosmetic surgery, highlights the risks of medical tourism as more Americans travel abroad for medical care. In recent years, Black women have been particularly vulnerable.
Attorneys for family of Shanquella Robinson accuse FBI of 'not doing all that they could do' in death case
More than four months after the death of Shanquella Robinson, a 25-year-old Charlotte, N.C., woman who died under mysterious circumstances while on a trip to Mexico, lawyers for the family have accused the FBI of not doing enough to arrest a suspect, despite mounting evidence.
'Malcom is Missing': Canadian's disappearance in Mexico puts daughter on gruelling quest for answers
The documentary, "Malcom is Missing," tells the story of Canadian Malcom Madsen, who disappeared in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and his daughter's journey to find him.
Exclusive: Border militia groups are using Facebook to recruit, promote themselves, report finds
A new report from the Tech Transparency Project reveals that several border militia groups are actively using Facebook to promote their activities, recruit volunteers for border “operations” and even solicit donations — in apparent violation of the platform’s policies.
Exclusive: Countries along migrant route to U.S. experiencing ‘enforcement fatigue,' DHS documents show
The increasing influx of migrants to the U.S. border with Mexico is causing “enforcement fatigue” in Central and South American transit countries, according to Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Patrol documents obtained by Yahoo News, and almost all won't be able to handle an expected surge should Title 42 restrictions be lifted in the coming months.
McIlroy may have given Tiger COVID, Canelo sends warning to Messi I The Rush
Rory IcIlroy revealed that he may have given his friend, Tiger Woods, COVID right before the Open Championship. Eagles receiver AJ Brown revealed that he lost seven pounds and burst a blood vessel in his eye due to a stomach bug over Thanksgiving and boxer Canelo Alvarez tweeted that he takes exception to Lionel Messi “kicking” a Mexico jersey.
Mexico seeks to extradite American suspect in killing of Shanquella Robinson
Mexican authorities issued an arrest warrant for an American woman suspected of killing 25-year-old Shanquella Robinson of Charlotte, N.C., last month in Mexico and now want the suspect extradited back to the country to face charges.
Sangita Patel wows fans with 'mind-blowing' fitness challenge on Mexico vacation
The "ET Canada" host tested a new fitness challenge with her husband on a sandy beach in Mexico.
FIFA’s defiance of social justice expression overshadows World Cup play I The Rush
Monday Night Football took place in Mexico where the San Francisco 49ers easily handled the Arizona Cardinals. Over in Group B of the World Cup, the US Men’s National Team could only draw with Wales and England routed Iran 6-2. Amid the World Cup games on Monday, Iranian fans protested for women’s rights in the stands while FIFA threatened yellow cards for any player planning to wear inclusive ‘One Love’ armbands.
Sangita Patel shares 'beautiful' photos from her tropical vacation: 'Looks like fun!'
The "ET Canada" host went on holiday with her husband, Sam Patel, at Haven Resorts in Cancún.
Shanquella Robinson died in Mexico under mysterious circumstances. Now the FBI is investigating.
Shanquella Robinson, a 25-year-old woman from Charlotte, N.C., traveled to the resort city of San Jose del Cabo, Mexico, on Oct. 28 with six friends, to celebrate one of their birthdays. Less than 24 hours later, she was found dead.
Yankees re-sign Anthony Rizzo, Aaron Judge still on the market I The Rush
The MLB free agent market is heating up as the Yankees re-signed first baseman Anthony Rizzo while New York slugger Aaron Judge has yet to lock up a new deal following his historic season. In the NFL, Cooper Kupp joins the growing list of top offensive players to land on Injured Reserve while Washington star defensive end Chase Young is set to return from injury and play his first game with the Commanders in more than a year and fans who plan to attend the World Cup in Qatar have a new resource to help them find local pubs… which is harder to do than you’d think. Plus, with the success of games in London, Mexico City and Munich, the NFL is eyeballing two additional countries to play host to America’s Game.
Mexico releases 'ambitious' renewable energy targets to fight climate change
Mexico announced Monday that it plans to dramatically increase the amount of power it generates from renewable sources of energy, deploying more than 30 additional gigawatts of annual electricity generation from wind, solar, geothermal and hydropower by 2030.
FTSE 100: Fresnillo shares jump despite lower silver production
The world's largest silver ore producer reported a 5.4% quarterly decline in the production of the precious commodity.