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People using PedWest to cross into the U.S. San Ysidro, Calif. Jan., 9, 2023. After nearly three years, U.S. Customs and Border Protection reopened a pedestrian crossing from Tijuana into San Diego. The PedWest crossing was closed at the beginning of the pandemic in 2020, but when the travel restrictions were lifted it was not reopened. Thousands of asylum seekers made a makeshift camp on the Mexican side of the PedWest crossing hoping to be some of the first to cross when the crossing reopened. Mexican authorities eventually cleared the camp and moved the asylum seekers to other parts of Tijuana. Few people used PedWest to cross into the U.S. Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, but authorities expect that to increase as more learn the crossing is now open.

PedWest border crossing reopens Thursday

The agency closed the popular pedestrian border crossing in December, citing an influx of illegal immigration.

Willis Gibson at the 2023 Classic Tetris World Championship

A 13-year-old in Oklahoma may have just become the 1st person to ever beat Tetris

Before last month, no human had ever been known to beat the original Nintendo version of Tetris. Artificial intelligence had done so, but then came Willis Gibson, who only needed 39 minutes.

Former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally on Dec. 16, 2023, in Durham, N.H.

Trump appeals ruling barring him from the Colorado ballot to the U.S. Supreme Court

Former President Donald Trump has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a landmark decision by Colorado's top court that ruled him ineligible from appearing on that state's primary ballot.

Older Americans say they feel trapped in Medicare Advantage plans

As enrollment in Medicare Advantage plans grows, so do concerns about how well the insurance works, including from those who say they have become trapped in the private plans as their health declines.

People walk into Living Water Church of the Nazarene, one of four inclement weather shelters for unhoused people in San Diego, on Dec. 20, 2023.

Inclement weather shelter beds activated in San Diego

A shelter program for homeless San Diegans dealing with inclement weather was activated.

Left to right: Alexis Mukwedi tested positive for sleeping sickness in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. A sandfly, whose bite can spread the parasite causing visceral leishmaniasis, lands on the photographer for a blood meal. A woman in Vietnam receives an eye exam to see if she has trachoma, which can cause blindness. Last year several countries eliminated the threat from this disease.

Some overlooked good news from 2023: Six countries knock out 'neglected' diseases

In 2023, six nations were able to eliminate virtually all cases of at least one of the illnesses on the World Health Organization's priority list of "neglected tropical diseases."

The Georgia State Capitol was among several state legislatures evacuated Wednesday following bomb threats.

Several state capitols evacuated after bomb threats

The development comes just days before the third anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

San Diego Wildlife Alliance wins Rose Parade honor reflecting history of conservation

The San Diego Wildlife Alliance won the Sweepstakes Trophy for the most beautiful float at the 2024 Rose Parade.

As GOP moves to impeach Mayorkas, he urges Congress to fix a broken immigration system

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas spoke with NPR about the crisis at the southern border. He called the immigration system "broken" and urged Congress to pass legislation to fix it.

For children, a bulky coat and a car seat can be a dangerous pairing.

What to know about keeping children safe — and warm — in the car during the winter

A bulky winter coat underneath a car seat can pose dangers for children. Ahead of winter storms on the East Coast, here are some tips for optimal car safety.

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