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Nation

10 dead after overcrowded van carrying migrants crashes in South Texas. Here’s what we know.

August 5, 2021Ryan W. Miller and Elinor Aspegren, USA TODAYComments Off

The crash occurred Wednesday afternoon at a highway intersection in Encino, Texas. A sheriff said 29 migrants were believed to be inside.

World

At least 45 killed after stampede at religious gathering in Israel; several Americans among the dead

April 30, 2021April 30, 2021Ryan W. Miller and Elinor Aspegren, USA TODAYComments Off

Efforts were still underway Friday to identify victims after a deadly stampede at a religious celebration in northern Israel killed 45 people.