Two people were killed and a Customs and Border Protection officer was injured in a vehicle explosion at the Rainbow Bridge border crossing near Niagara Falls, New York. The FBI is investigating the incident, which appears to have been a deliberate act, and an initial search did not find a secondary explosive or device. The Rainbow Bridge is one of the busiest crossings between the United States and Canada.
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An 8-year-old girl has died in U.S. Border Patrol custody in Texas after suffering a medical emergency. The Office of Professional Responsibility will conduct an investigation, and the incident is the latest in a string of deaths of migrants in U.S. custody. Cities across the United States are struggling to provide shelter for migrants as crossings at the southern border have dropped.
The Biden administration is preparing for a record surge in migration across the southern border when Covid restrictions end in May. To address this, the administration is expected to announce the establishment of immigration processing centers in Latin America on Thursday. The administration is also working to increase the number of beds available in detention centers and shelters, as well as provide additional resources to process asylum claims, though it is unclear how effective the new processing centers will be.
At least eight people have died after two boats capsized near the shore of Black’s Beach in San Diego County, California. Rescuers responded to the scene and found eight victims in the water, but were unable to access the beach due to the high tide. The cause of the incident is still under investigation and the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department has offered its condolences to the families of the victims.
Tom Sizemore, best known for his role in "Saving Private Ryan," passed away at the age of 61. His career had been derailed by drug abuse and domestic violence allegations, but he was remembered fondly by his family and friends. His twin sons were at his side when he passed, and his manager said, "Tom was a great talent and a kind soul. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him."
The Biden administration is facing a humanitarian crisis as thousands of migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela attempt to reach the U.S. by sea. The administration has announced new policies to open more legal options for migrants while also eliminating pathways for them to claim asylum at the border. However, some Democratic lawmakers have criticized the new policies, and it remains to be seen how effective they will be. Agents from Ohio have been sent to Florida to help with the influx of migrants.