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On August 4, 2025, the CDC confirmed the first US human case of New World screwworm in Maryland, involving a patient recently returned from El Salvador. The flesh-eating parasite, primarily affecting livestock, has been spreading northward through Central America and Mexico since 2023. The US is responding with plans for a sterile fly facility in Texas to prevent reintroduction and protect the cattle industry.
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran immigrant wrongfully deported to El Salvador in March 2025, is now detained in Baltimore and faces renewed deportation efforts by the Trump administration, which plans to send him to Eswatini after previously considering Uganda. He denies MS-13 gang ties and is fighting federal human smuggling charges in Tennessee while seeking asylum in Maryland courts, citing fears of persecution and torture.
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CBS News will now only broadcast live or unedited interviews following a dispute with Secretary Noem over edited content. The move aims to increase transparency after Noem accused CBS of whitewashing her comments about a migrant case, highlighting ongoing tensions over media editing and political narratives.
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The Trump administration agreed to pay El Salvador $4.67 million to detain deportees at CECOT, a prison condemned for human rights abuses. The deal lacks explicit protections against torture or abuse, raising concerns about detainee treatment amid ongoing legal disputes.
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A US judge has ordered the government to clarify efforts to prevent Ghana from sending deported immigrants elsewhere, amid concerns of violations of court orders. The case highlights ongoing disputes over third-country deportations and protections against torture, with one deportee already sent to Gambia despite court rulings. The story is current as of Mon, 22 Sep 2025.
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Mario Guevara, an Atlanta-based journalist, was detained by ICE after local police arrested him during a protest in June. Despite a court order granting him bond and a legal pathway to residency, an immigration appeals court ordered his removal, raising concerns about procedural errors and his constitutional rights. His lawyers are seeking emergency relief.
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A Maryland federal judge is examining whether the US government’s deportation and criminal charges against Salvadoran national Abrego Garcia are retaliatory, following allegations that officials targeted him after his legal challenge to wrongful deportation. The case highlights tensions over immigration policies and legal retaliation claims. Today's date & time: Fri, 10 Oct 2025 06:00:34 +0100.
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Tyrese Gibson, actor and singer, was charged with animal cruelty after his four Cane Corso dogs escaped and killed a neighbor’s small dog in Georgia. Despite warnings, the dogs repeatedly roamed free, leading to a fatal attack. Gibson has rehomed the dogs and is cooperating with authorities. The incident highlights ongoing issues with large guard dogs and pet management.
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A Baltimore immigration judge rejected Abrego Garcia's asylum bid, but he has 30 days to appeal. His case highlights tensions over US deportation policies, especially after he was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March. The Trump administration seeks to deport him to Uganda or Eswatini amid criminal charges and allegations of gang ties, which his lawyers deny.
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Two men in Bradenton were arrested under a Florida law banning illegal entry, despite a federal judge's order halting enforcement. The arrests occurred after the judge found the state's attorney general in contempt for instructing officers to ignore the court. Prosecutors plan to drop charges, but enforcement persists.
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Two separate legal cases are progressing: former Uvalde police chief Pete Arredondo and officer Adrian Gonzales face child endangerment charges related to the Robb Elementary School massacre, with Gonzales's trial moved to January. Meanwhile, a federal judge is pushing forward with a case challenging the legality of Trump-era deportation policies amid a government shutdown.
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U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw is reviewing motions to dismiss charges against Salvadoran immigrant Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported in 2019 and faces criminal and immigration proceedings. The case highlights legal disputes over evidence, prosecutorial motives, and deportation policies amid ongoing tensions over immigration enforcement.
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Recent reports detail U.S. military activity in Central America, including the deployment of aircraft such as the AC-130J Ghostrider, P-8A reconnaissance planes, and unmarked C-40 Clippers. The buildup coincides with increased counternarcotics and potential military operations, raising questions about regional stability and U.S. strategic interests.
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A riot at Ecuador's Machala prison has resulted in 27 deaths, mostly by hanging or asphyxiation, linked to ongoing gang violence. The violence occurred during a planned transfer to a new maximum-security facility, highlighting escalating prison unrest and organized crime influence. The incident follows recent deadly riots across the country’s prisons.
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Multiple cases of illegal migrants with criminal backgrounds, including terrorism and gang ties, have been deported or arrested in the US. These include individuals wanted for homicide, terrorism, and violent crimes, highlighting ongoing concerns over border security and immigration enforcement as of November 26, 2025.
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A legal battle over the mistaken deportation of Abrego Garcia, an immigrant from El Salvador, has reignited debate over US immigration policies. His case involves multiple courts, criminal charges, and plans to deport him to African countries, despite protections granted in 2019. The case highlights systemic issues and political tensions.
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President Trump has retroactively exempted key food imports, including beef, coffee, and bananas, from tariffs imposed earlier this year. The move aims to address rising grocery prices amid political pressure following recent elections where affordability was a key issue. The exemptions reflect a shift in trade policy and negotiations with trading partners.
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Curacao, with a population of 156,000, has qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, becoming the smallest nation ever to do so. The team secured its spot with a 0-0 draw against Jamaica, in a dramatic CONCACAF qualifying finale. Haiti and Panama also qualified, with the expanded 48-team tournament set for North America.