HOLIDAYS WEEKENDS

Morgan led the Border Patrol during the final months of the Obama administration, but he has emerged as a vocal supporter of the president’s immigration policies.

Violence stretches into a third day amid mounting casualties and fatalities, with no immediate end in sight. Three Israeli men and nine Palestinians have been killed thus far.

Reaching out in kindness, mindful breathing and taking time daily to note positive moments and personal strengths are all part of a program that reduces anxiety and depression. But it takes practice.

Three years ago, the aquarium decided it would find a sanctuary in the wild for its prized pod of dolphins. But then climate change complicated the plan entirely.

The seafood industry has some well-publicized problems: from overfishing to contaminants that make their way into fish. Now, a handful of startups aim to offer a “clean” alternative grown from cells.

In many countries, midwives get little respect. Selamawit Lake Fenta of Ethiopia tells why she is proud of her profession — and how she’s advancing rights for midwives.

Maximum Security outpaced the competition on the muddy track and appeared to have won but was disqualified after an objection. Country House’s trainer called it a bittersweet victory.

Evans had been placed in a medically induced coma after a severe allergic reaction to antibiotics. She was known for her progressive writings about Christianity and her own faith journey.

Many jails and prisons refuse to offer medication for opioid addiction, even to inmates who had been in treatment before incarceration. A recent ruling in a federal court says that’s not acceptable.

A grassroots drive to preserve a historic building in downtown Atlanta is highlighting the city’s somewhat forgotten role in early country music.

This week, Minnesota’s Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill removing protections for individuals who rape their spouses. About a dozen states still shield spouses from prosecution in sexual assault cases.

Mosques around the U.S. are taking security seriously in the aftermath of the New Zealand massacres and other attacks on houses of worship.

Attorney General William Barr’s refusal to appear before a House committee is forcing Democrats to rethink their oversight strategy for the Trump administration.

All 136 passengers and seven flight crew members on board are accounted for, officials say.

As summer months approach, the state is trying to codify the principle that shorelines and waterways are a public trust. But some environmentalists say the new law isn’t strong enough.

The record-breaking flooding is threatening communities and farmland along the upper Mississippi. Davenport, Iowa, is experiencing downtown flooding. The high water is continuing to move downriver.

It’s unclear what will happen when the vessel arrives at its home port on the island. The ship was quarantined by St. Lucia after a crew member was confirmed to have the highly contagious disease.

“America sees this as an existential fight,” writes former CIA analyst Aki Peritz, who argues in this case, the classic insurgent strategy of bleeding a better-resourced adversary is doomed to fail.

“Your mission is a commitment to serving your communities,” FBI Director Christopher Wray told awardees. “You’re showing people kindness when they need it most.”

A dengue vaccine put thousands of kids at risk for a deadly condition. Some scientists say the manufacturer and health officials did too little to warn parents in the Philippines.

Now that so many experimental drugs targeting amyloid-beta have bombed, scientists are looking for different approaches for treating Alzheimer’s, including a drug that failed as a cancer treatment.

Authorities predicted “total destruction” of many homes. The cyclone made landfall early Friday morning, and at least two people have reportedly been killed by the powerful storm.

The court says the state’s map is an “unconstitutional partisan gerrymander” and must be redrawn by the 2020 election.

The Interior secretary touted the revised rules as eliminating “unnecessary regulatory burdens while maintaining safety.” But environmental groups said the move demonstrates oil industry influence.

The Department of Homeland Security is expanding its detention facilities in response to an influx of migrants from Central America arriving at the southern border.

The Census Bureau is planning to send workers to personally visit every household in Paradise, Calif.; Mexico Beach, Fla.; and Puerto Rico, which are still recovering from wildfire and hurricanes.

Two members of the pioneering Mexican rock band’s crew were beaten and briefly kidnapped on Thursday on a highway in Mexico. Its instruments and gear were also stolen.

Teachers are using a game called Mystery Skype to teach geography and connect with classes around the country and world.

The social media platform said it was banning the high-profile individuals for engaging in hate. Jones called it an “authoritarian” move.

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is centering his presidential campaign on combating climate change. On Friday, he rolled out his plan to shift the country to carbon-free energy.

Vampire Weekend frontman Ezra Koenig talks about Father of the Bride, the band’s first album in six years, along with all the changes that time has brought.

The Department of Education is expanding a fix to its troubled TEACH Grant program, giving millions of dollars of grant money back to public school teachers working in the country’s neediest schools.

The average deductible for employer-sponsored health insurance has quadrupled in the last 12 years. A Los Angeles Times investigation finds even insured workers are going without needed medical care.

Employers added far more jobs than expected in April — another sign the U.S. economy is chugging along as the expansion nears the 10-year mark. The unemployment rate was the lowest since 1969.

A soldier visiting the active volcano on the Big Island hopped a guardrail and fell in when the ground collapsed. Airlifted out of the crater, he is in stable condition.