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Mexico’s water has long grown Texas sugar and oranges. But the tap is running dry.

In the wake of high-profile near misses, senators ask: Is Boeing doing enough?

New report on Maui fire details firefighters’ bravery, but also a lack of planning

Australia sees surge in public violence despite tough gun laws. Some blame extremism.

Is it safety or censorship? USC cancels valedictorian speech over Israel-Hamas protests.

Mayorkas impeachment trial heads to the Senate. Why it likely won’t go far.