HHS: Florida migrant child detention camp is emptying
Cummings extends invitation for Trump to ‘come to Baltimore’
BALTIMORE – Maryland Rep. Elijah Cummings is inviting President Donald Trump and other Americans to Baltimore after a barrage of tweets disparaging the black-majority city. Cummings made his first public remarks after days of Trump’s criticism during the opening of a neighborhood park on Saturday. At 68, and using a walker, the congressman said he doesn’t have time for those who criticize his home city. The park was built on a formerly vacant lot often filled with trash. Cummings said, “Come to Baltimore, and you will be welcome.”
HOMESTEAD, Fla. – Federal officials said a Florida detention camp that housed thousands of migrant children is emptying. Health and Human Services Department spokeswoman Evelyn Stauffer said that all children are either with family members or at smaller state-licensed facilities. The camp housed about 14,300 undocumented children since March 2018. Last month, HHS expedited the process for sending child migrants to live with relatives already in the U.S. by eliminating a fingerprinting requirement.
Ferries capsize, killing seven during Philippines storms
MANILA, Philippines – At least seven people died and 31 others were rescued when three ferry boats separately capsized in bad weather Saturday between two central Philippine island provinces, the coast guard said. Police said at least seven people were missing after the inter-island ferries either turned over or sank in rough seas, wind and rain between Guimaras and Iloilo provinces. A search by the coast guard, police and villagers was underway. Forecasters have warned of heavy monsoon rains and thunderstorms.
Emergency workers race to reduce water levels at damaged UK dam
LONDON – Emergency workers raced to lower water levels behind a damaged dam in northwest England as forecasters warned more bad weather was on the way. Pumps reduced the water level in Toddbrook Reservoir by 20 inches since Thursday, but authorities warn that pressure on the 180-year-old dam remained severe. More than 1,000 people were evacuated from the town of Whaley Bridge, about 175 miles north of London. The government said it may be several days before residents can return to their homes permanently.