World & Nation

Barabak: America has gotten ruder. Starting at the very top
A new survey finds that a plurality of Americans say the country has become less civil since the COVID-19 pandemic. That's hardly surprising given the profane and boorish example set by President Trump. — Mar 30
California-Mexico border, once overwhelmed, now nearly empty
Trump's immigration crackdown has slowed migrant crossings to a near halt. Humanitarian aid groups, with few people to serve, are closing down operations at the border. — Mar 30
Is Taiwan the happiest place in Asia?
Taiwan has surpassed Singapore as the happiest place in Asia, according to the World Happiness Report. But what do residents think? — Mar 30
White House ordered firing of L.A. federal prosecutor on ex-Fatburger CEO case, sources say
Adam Schleifer, a longtime financial fraud prosecutor, was dismissed from the U.S. Attorney's office in L.A. on Friday. He was pursuing charges against the former CEO of Fatburger, a Trump supporter, for alleged financial fraud. — Mar 29
'Misguided mission': Senators blast detaining migrants at Guantanamo
Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) was among a delegation of senators who visited the migrant detention operation at Guantanamo. — Mar 29

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