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The woman identified in court papers as Esther (far right) was among Haitian migrants who say they were threatened by Border Patrol agents on horseback last September as they tried to return to a makeshift camp in Del Rio, Texas.

After Del Rio, some Haitian migrants found safety in the U.S. But many have not

It's been nearly a year since tens of thousands of Haitian migrants converged on Del Rio, Texas. Some of those migrants are still looking for safety — and accountability for how they were treated.

A correctional officer closes the main gate at San Quentin State Prison in San Quentin, Calif., in 2020. In September 2020, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that requires the state to house transgender prisoners based on their gender identity. The law became effective in 2021, and the state has started slowly moving inmates who have requested a change and gone through steps for approval.

California will remake San Quentin prison, emphasizing rehab

The goal is to turn it into a site where inmates can be rehabilitated and receive job training before returning to society.

View of a deforested and burned area of the Amazon rainforest in northern Brazil on Sept. 2, 2022.

Why deforestation means less rain in tropical forests

A new study finds deforestation reduces rainfall in tropical rainforests, which has grave consequences for agriculture, drought and climate resilience.

In this photo provided by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, a 2,500-acre forest fire burns in Ocean County, N.J., on Wednesday.

Seeing a red flag warning in your weather app? Here's what to do

Red flag warnings mean an increased risk of wildfires in the next 12 to 24 hours, so fire safety is extra important. How do they differ from fire weather watches? And what precautions should you take?

History is woven into 88-year-old Dorothy G.C. Quock's dress, which she fashioned from an heirloom rice bag. After Quock's father immigrated to San Francisco from China's Guangdong province, he took a job delivering sacks of rice to Chinatown businesses and residences.

'Chinatown Pretty' Celebrates Asian American Elders And Their Sartorial Flair

This portrait series documents the vibrant street style of seniors in Chinatowns across North America. Amid a pandemic and a surge of anti-Asian hate crimes, it's a reminder of joy and resilience.

Game Back On: GameStop Stock Rebounds As SEC Warns Against Market Manipulation

The video game retailer's shares shoot up, the online broker Robinhood struggles for cash and securities regulators issue a stern warning for anyone trying to game the market.

Gold medalist Iryna Bui (center) silver medalist Oleksandra Kononova (left) and bronze medalist Liudmyla Liashenko celebrate after the women's biathlon middle distance standing event at the 2022 Winter Paralympics on Tuesday.

Ukrainian athletes are dominating the Paralympics, despite the uncertainty at home

They swept the podium in two separate biathlon events on Tuesday and are second in the medal count. But the troubles at home are never far from their minds.

Eric R. Holder Jr. sits in the courtroom at Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center on Sept. 15, 2022, in Los Angeles. Holder, who was convicted last year of fatally shooting rapper Nipsey Hussle in 2019, was sentenced Wednesday to 60 years to life in prison.

Rapper Nipsey Hussle's killer is sentenced to 60 years to life in prison

Eric R. Holder Jr. will likely remain in jail for the rest of his life for the murder of Nipsey Hussle, a beloved figure in south LA who was killed in 2019 outside his clothing store.

Police work outside of a home in Albuquerque, N.M., on Feb. 23. Critics say problems with training are attributed to higher levels of police killings in New Mexico.

Why New Mexico has one of the highest rates for killings by police

A shooting last week in Farmington, N.M., where police went to the wrong house and killed a man, is just the latest example of lethal force being used against civilians in the state.

Wednesday Connect Virtual Speaker Series: Jennnifer Greene

Jennnifer Greene, board member for the San Diego Cactus & Succulent Society, who has been growing succulents for years, will discuss growing cacti and succulents. Her talk will include the basics of succulent cultivation, common beginner mistakes and tips and tricks for a yard or potted collection that will be the envy of the neighborhood. Wednesday, May 18, 2022 from 10-11 a.m. Free and open to the public. REGISTER NOW Visit La Jolla Community Center on Facebook Visit San Diego Cactus & Succulent Society on Facebook

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