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Immigration surge largest in US history Says NYT report

New analysis shows that more than 2 million migrants have entered the US per year under the Biden Administration. This includes legal and illegal migration. The recent surge outpaces any other period in US history. Toni Waterman has more.

12 December, 2024

World

British Billionaire Appointed as Treasurer of Farage’s Reform UK Party

A British billionaire and former Conservative Party member will become the treasurer of political party 'Reform UK'. After his appointment was announced, Nick Candy said he had "exchanged messages" with the world's richest man, Elon Musk -- though said they didn't discuss donations. Stuart Smith is in London and now reports.

11 December, 2024

World

Suspect in UnitedHealth CEO shooting being held in high security prison

A man has been charged with murder over the killing of UnitedHealth boss Brian Thompson. New York prosecutors filed murder charges against Luigi Mangione after he was arrested in the state of Pennsylvania on Monday. He has not entered a plea. Sally Patterson is in New York City for us.

11 December, 2024

World

UN special envoy says “tough times” lie ahead for Syrians

The United Nations special envoy to Syria says nothing "must stop" Syria's peaceful transition. Geir Pedersen briefed reporters on Tuesday and says while great opportunity lies ahead for the people of Syria, there are also some grave risks. Jody Jacobs reports for us from the United Nations headquarters in New York.

11 December, 2024

Health / Medical

U.S. Judge Blocks Healthcare Access Rule for Some DACA Immigrants

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Biden Administration rule that would have extended subsidized healthcare coverage to some undocumented immigrants brought into the US as children. Toni Waterman has more.

11 December, 2024

World

US charges Syrians with war crimes

The United States has filed war crimes charges against two high-ranking Syrian military figures who it accuses of torturing American citizens. It comes after the government of Bashar al-Assad collapsed, with the former president fleeing the country. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

11 December, 2024

World

Fast-moving wildfire forces evacuations in U.S state of California

U.S Firefighters continue to battle a fast-moving wildfire in the California city of Malibu and thousands of people remain under evacuation orders. Some students at a local university were forced to shelter overnight in the school's library. Ira Spitzer reports.

11 December, 2024

World

Tsunami warning called off after Northern California quake

US officials have called off a tsunami warning, that was issued in the wake of a strong earthquake off the coast of Northern California, Millions of people had been instructed to evacuate coastal areas and head to higher ground. Ira Spitzer reports from San Francisco.

6 December, 2024

World

South Koreans face danger if Yoon stays says ruling party chief

South Korea's ruling party chief demanded Friday that President Yoon Suk Yeol be removed from office, warning there was a "significant risk" he could try to subvert civilian rule again. Yoon imposed martial law on Tuesday citing threats from "anti-state forces" and North Korea, before reversing it six hours later after parliament, including some members of his party, voted to oppose the decree. Laura Westbrook has more.

6 December, 2024