50 years later, the first campus massacre lives on
The entrance to the tower looming over the University of Texas here is inscribed with the Bible verse John 8:32 in massive block letters: "Ye shall know the truth and...
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Robert Durst reflects on health, politics and murder after plea deal, sentencing
In an exchange with the Los Angeles Times following his sentencing Wednesday, real estate heir Robert Durst reflected on his health, politics in America and the 16-year-old murder case that's...
Border Patrol sees increase in number of migrants being detained at Mexico border
Apprehensions of undocumented migrants at the Mexican border increased last month after dipping during the winter, immigration authorities said, and they're expected to continue climbing this summer. Last month, 33,335...
Most of City Hall faces criminal charges in Crystal City, Texas
This south Texas town of 7,500 people has long billed itself as "the spinach capital of the world," erecting a statue of Popeye in front of City Hall. But in...
An unusual offering for a pope: the worn, dirty shoes of migrants
Father Javier Calvillo Salazar arrived at the site of Pope Francis' upcoming appearance carrying an unusual offering: a box full of migrants' old shoes, worn and dirty. "This is a...
Pope Francis decries ‘human tragedy’ that forces migration at U.S.-Mexico border
Pope Francis concluded an emotional, provocative journey through Mexico on Wednesday, symbolically tracing the path of migrants headed for the United States and ending up at the border that divides...
Justice Scalia’s last moments on a Texas ranch
When Texas millionaire John Poindexter invited Justice Antonin Scalia to his remote ranch near the Mexican border, it was for a private party with about 35 other guests, a weekend...
Scalia’s last moments on a Texas ranch, quail hunting to being found in ‘perfect repose’
When Texas millionaire John Poindexter invited Justice Antonin Scalia to his remote ranch near the Mexican border, it was for a private party with about 35 other guests, a weekend...
Unlike other migrants, Cubans get welfare benefits and shot at citizenship
Scores of Cubans crossed the border bridge here from Mexico on a recent week day, pregnant women in fluorescent rhinestone-studded T-shirts, men in tight jeans towing suitcases – all in...
Robert Durst pleads guilty to gun charge, clears way for L.A. murder case
New York real estate heir Robert Durst has pleaded guilty to a gun charge in Louisiana, clearing the way his transfer to Los Angeles to face a murder charge in...