Asylum seekers on the border are gaining entry into the United States to have their requests processed. Under former President Trump’s “remain in Mexico” policy, asylum seekers crossing the border were forced to wait in Mexico until a future hearing. Now, President Biden’s reversal of that policy has some seekers hopeful for change. Mireya Villarreal reports. Source
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Report to blame Saudi Crown Prince for death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi
A declassified U.S. intelligence report that could be released Thursday is expected to detail the Saudi crown prince’s involvement in the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. This comes as U.S. relations with the kingdom have hit a new low. Weijia Jiang reports. Source
Girl dies, boy hurt after falling through icy lake; officer also dies
The 13-year-old boy tried unsuccessfully to locate the girl before he freed himself from the ice and water, authorities said. Source
Donald Trump Jr. deposed in lawsuit over inauguration funds
District of Columbia Attorney General Karl Racine revealed in a court filing Trump Jr. was deposed February 11. Source
Many COVID patients face staggering hospital bills
Even people who have insurance are often left with huge tabs, which can vary depending on the state they live in. One survivor calls the numbers “insane.” Source
Sister of D.C mayor dies of COVID-19 complications
The youngest of six siblings, Muriel Bowser, 48, asked the public for “the time and space we need to mourn the loss of Mercia.” Source
Pro-junta group attacks protesters as Myanmar crisis escalates
Police were seen standing without intervening as a group lauding the military takeover attacked anti-coup protesters in Yangon. Source
Celebrities urge lawmakers to pass a “Marshall Plan for Moms”
“When more than 30 years of progress for women in the workforce can be erased in 9 months, the underlying system is broken,” reads a new letter signed by 50 prominent men. Source
Armenian leader says he’s facing a “military coup attempt”
Country’s military commanders call on Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to resign as protests mount over his “unbelievably painful” capitulation in war with neighboring Azerbaijan. Source
Facebook bans accounts linked to Myanmar’s military in wake of coup
The social media giant says it’s treating the situation there as an “emergency” in light of fatal shootings by the military and other developments since the takeover. Source