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Earthquake
in Mexico
TAPACHULA, México (AP) -- A strong earthquake has struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast, right on the border with Guatemala. The U.S. Geological Survey reports it had a magnitude of 7.3.
The epicenter was southwest of Aquiles Serdan, near Chiapas. Authorities have not reported any severe damage or casualties. In Tapachula, the tremor began mildly but intensified, prompting evacuations. In Guatemala City, the quake frightened residents during rush hour. In Mexico City, buildings shook, but the earthquake alert did not sound.
Coastal areas near Suchiate are being monitored for tsunami risk, according to local officials.
Lawmakers
want answers
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Democratic members of Congress are demanding answers about Homeland Security’s vetting and training of immigration enforcement officers. The reaction comes after it was disclosed that the Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer involved in a deadly shooting this week in Maine had a history of mental health issues and violent behavior.
Several close relatives of the ICE officer who shot a Colombian man in Maine this week say he is an Army veteran who has struggled with serious mental health issues since childhood. The top Democrat on the House Homeland Security Committee says the senseless tragedy must be investigated.
Rescues
in Texas
UVALDE, Texas (AP) -- First responders in storm-battered Texas are again rushing to people trapped in high waters after more heavy rain widened the danger from floods that have killed at least two people and left hundreds more in need of rescue. A week of punishing downpours dumped more than 2 feet in some areas as of Friday.
The latest round of showers worsened already swollen rivers and flooded rural communities near the border with Mexico that had largely been spared major damage. Gov. Greg Abbott said emergency personnel across a wide swath of southern and central Texas have rescued more than 570 people, including stranded drivers and people trapped in homes.