USCIS Tightens Green Card Requirements: Medical Reports Now Mandatory with Applications

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Green Card Requirements Now Include Medical Examination and Immunization Records

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced new requirements for Green Card applicants, making it mandatory to submit medical examination and immunization records alongside Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. Previously, applicants could file Form I-485 without these medical reports and provide them later upon request. However, under the … Read more

Another undocumented Texas immigrant is sentenced to 18 years in prison

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As I write this, the reality of a horrific crime that has profoundly affected our community weighs heavily on my heart. Fernando Martinez-Rivera and Roberto Acosta-Lemuz, two undocumented Honduran immigrants, committed the sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl. These males enticed a little girl into their rented Abilene home on Anson Avenue, where they conducted … Read more

U.S. Announces $988 Million Aid Package for Ukraine, Focuses on Long-Term Defense Needs

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U.S. unveils $988 million aid package for Ukraine including rockets and drones

The United States unveiled a $988 million aid package for Ukraine on Saturday, aimed at bolstering its defense capabilities against Russia’s ongoing invasion. The package, funded through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI), represents a significant investment in Ukraine’s future military capacity, prioritizing the purchase of advanced weaponry directly from defense contractors rather than relying … Read more

U.S. Pledges Nearly $1 Billion in Long-Term Weapons Support for Ukraine Ahead of Administration Change

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In a significant move to reinforce Ukraine’s defense capabilities, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced a nearly $1 billion military aid package on Saturday. The Biden administration is accelerating its efforts to allocate remaining congressionally approved funds for Ukraine before President-elect Donald Trum takes office next month. The $988 million package, part of the Ukraine Security … Read more

Dominican Republic Breaks Record with Massive 9.5-Tonne Cocaine Seizure in Banana Shipment

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Dominican Republic Breaks Record with Massive

In a historic drug bust, authorities in the Dominican Republic have seized an unprecedented 9.5 tonnes of cocaine hidden in a shipment of bananas. The massive haul, valued at an estimated $250 million, was discovered at the Caucedo seaport near Santo Domingo, marking the largest drug confiscation in the country’s history. The shipment, originating from … Read more

Healthcare Under Siege: Anthem’s Anesthesia Policy Sparks Controversy Amid Tragedy

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Anthem’s Anesthesia Limits Under Fire After CEO Assassination

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield’s controversial plan to limit reimbursement for anesthesia services has ignited fierce backlash from healthcare professionals, policymakers, and patients. The policy, set to take effect next year in multiple states, has come under renewed scrutiny following the shocking assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. As debates over systemic healthcare flaws rage … Read more

Illinois Human Trafficking Bust, Delavan Man Among 6 Taken Into Custody

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Driver Killed in Crash Near San Tan Valley After Reckless Driving Incident

Illinois State Police detained a Delavan man as part of a multi-day human trafficking enforcement operation, the agency announced on Saturday. The agency took six men into custody, including him. According to Illinois State Police, Gerald Hochstatter, 71, was arrested and charged with indecent solicitation of a minor/aggravated sex, travel to meet a kid, and … Read more

My Self Is a Fact’: Trans Kids Speak Out Against Fear and Political Attacks

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My Self Is a Fact’: Trans Kids Speak Out Against Fear and Political Attacks

A recent CNN interview highlights the deep fears and challenges faced by transgender youth amid the current political climate. Violet DuMont, a 10-year-old trans girl, expressed her fear of being harmed simply for her identity, saying she worries about being attacked while walking down the street. Her mother, Lucy Callahan-DuMont, described the heartbreak of hearing … Read more

Louisiana State Police have arrested a man in the death of a Washington Parish school board member

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Louisiana State Police have arrested a man accused of selling drugs to a Washington Parish school board member and political candidate, who later overdosed. Frankie Crosby Sr., 67, died on October 6, according to Franklinton police, who discovered him in his vehicle on the 1400 block of Parker Street. He had taken a fatal combination … Read more