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The Department of Homeland Security is increasing its presence along the U.S.-Mexican border. But qualifications for border patrol agents are tough, and recruiters struggle to meet their quotas. Those who do complete training at the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in New Mexico often leave for greener pastures. Carrie Kahn reports.

Chelsea Gray scored 20 points to lead the Las Vegas Aces to their first WNBA title in a 78-71 road win over the Connecticut Sun in Game 4 on Sunday.

Video released publicly Friday shows the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi fighting for control of a hammer with his assailant during a brutal attack in the couple's home last year.

A new report from the Lancet Commission sums up the many mistakes that have been made and offers proposals for a more effective global strategy if and when another pandemic should strike.

The Israeli military acknowledged the strike, claiming it hit a Hamas command center within the school. Hamas denied that.

Alaska Airlines is inspecting all of its Boeing 737 Max 9 planes. United Airlines will also ground some of its jets. Meanwhile, Southwest and American said they do not carry the affected model.

The war in Gaza spurred large protests outside a glitzy roast with President Joe Biden, journalists, politicians and celebrities Saturday but went all but unmentioned by participants inside.

NPR's Scott Simon asks Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., about Bacon's trip to Mexico to foster cooperation in ongoing trade talks.

In some parts of rural China and in Taiwan, hiring strippers to perform at the funeral of a loved one isn't considered absurd, but a good idea.

Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale landed on top of Amazon's best-seller lists this week, following other classics like 1984 and It Can't Happen Here. She has some thoughts on our next great dystopia.