Samantha Raphelson
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While humanitarian groups argue Border Patrol is intentionally funneling migrants into dangerous sections along the U.S.-Mexico border, agents say smugglers are the real culprits.
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An investigation by USA Today finds official U.S. Border Patrol statistics underestimate the number of migrant deaths along the U.S.-Mexico border. Aid groups say the journey has grown more dangerous.
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Trump tweeted Saturday that his ability to win the presidency on the first try shows he is "a very stable genius" after a book renewed questions about his mental state and fitness for office.
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A common misconception is that dogs and cats are more resistant to cold weather than humans because of their fur, but the risks to animals can be greater during a cold snap than during extreme heat.
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In a suburb south of Denver, one officer is dead and four others injured after an "ambush-type attack." Two civilians were also injured. The suspect is believed to be dead.
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Author Peter Zheutlin says the number of stray dogs in the U.S. has "cascaded out of control." He makes the case for why people should adopt abandoned dogs.
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Thousands of residents are still living in hotels and rental housing while they await insurance money to help them rebuild homes that were flooded in Hurricane Harvey this summer.
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The FBI is blaming its inability to unlock the cellphone of the Texas shooter on the tech industry's encryption standard. But some experts say if the FBI had acted more quickly, it would have access.