US again Extending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is allowing eligible Haitian nationals residing in the U.S. to apply for a new 18-month designation for temporary protected status. The decision announced Saturday reverses a Trump administration effort that had sought to end the special consideration. In a statement, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas cited security concerns, social…

Report: BBC reporter used deceit to get 1995 Diana interview

LONDON (AP) — An investigation has found that a BBC journalist used “deceitful behavior” to secure an explosive interview with Princess Diana in 1995, in a “serious breach” of the broadcaster’s guidelines. The probe came after Diana’s brother, Charles Spencer, made renewed complaints that journalist Martin Bashir used false documents and other dishonest tactics to…

The Latest: $3B in virus relief to states for mental health

WASHINGTON — Federal health officials are releasing $3 billion to help states cope with rising substance abuse and mental health impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. The money approved by Congress in President Joe Biden’s coronavirus relief bill will be equally divided between the Community Mental Health Services Block Grant and the Substance Abuse Prevention and…