Tough trek for Central American migrant caravan heading through Mexico to U.S. border

Many had already learned they would not be received in towns with the same hospitality that greeted previous caravans.

      

 

 

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China plastic waste ban throws global recycling into chaos

China’s ban on accepting the world’s used plastic has plunged global recycling into turmoil. Plastic now piles up in many countries.

      

 

 

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Woman arrested in killing of Northern Ireland journalist Lyra McKee

An Irish Republican Army splinter group admitted that one of its “volunteers” killed journalist McKee.

      

 

 

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Trump: White House considering asserting executive privilege to hinder congressional probes

In Washington Post interview, Trump said Democratic-led investigations are unnecessary given results of special counsel Robert Mueller's report.

     

 

 

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Bad air days on the rise: The nation's most polluted city is ...

Though California cities have the nation's worst air quality, as usual, a new report finds that smog and soot pollution is increasing in other U.S. cities as well.

     

 

 

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Luke Walton's accuser: 'I thought he was going to rape me'

Former sports reporter Kelli Tennant made her first public comments after filing a lawsuit against the Sacramento Kings coach, alleging sexual assault.

     

 

 

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Damian Lillard's epic performance vaults Blazers to NBA playoff series win vs. Thunder

Damian Lillard already had produced a spectacular playoff performance. Then, he hoisted one, final, perfect shot to cap a game for the ages.

     

 

 

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