Mexican Independence Day parade in East LA
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Hundreds gathered Sunday for the 80th annual East LA Mexican Independence Day Parade and Festival on Cesar Chavez Avenue. The celebration featured mariachi bands, dancers and colorful floats honoring Mexican heritage and independence.

August cracks record for hottest month ever recorded

August set a record for sweltering temperatures, which climate scientists attribute in part to factors like human-driven climate change and a strong El Nino pattern.

Salvadoran TPS protections remain in place
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Temporary protected status for nearly 232,000 Salvadoran immigrants remains in place unless DHS announces otherwise. Rep. Luz Rivas is pushing for a permanent pathway to legal status for TPS holders.

US bans Canadian motorcycle, dairy, alcohol imports amid trade war

The U.S. is banning Canadian alcohol, dairy products, and motorcycles starting in late September as a retaliatory trade battle between the nations intensifies.

UN approves new world map: What to know about 'Equal Earth'

The U.N. voted to endorse a new world map called "Equal Earth" that more accurately depicts the size of continents.

US warns Americans about exit bans and 'unjust' detention in popular destination

Americans who may be planning a trip to China are urged to take extra precautions, as U.S. officials warn travelers to "keep a low profile" while visiting the country.

Watch: Supermarket manager races to save child from traffic

Security video from a supermarket in Mexico showed the store's manager saving a child from oncoming traffic.

Poll finds Americans fear domestic extremists more than foreign threats

A recent poll reveals most Americans now view domestic terrorism as a greater threat to the nation than attacks originating from outside the country.

Bodies of 4 recovered after plane goes missing in Bahamas

Family members say the bodies of four people aboard a small plane that disappeared shortly after taking off from the Bahamas have been recovered.

US restricts government travel to Mexican border city over threat concerns

Travel restrictions have been placed on U.S. government employees in the Mexican border city of Nogales, Sonora, according to officials.

Greek Air Force jet crashes during air show, killing 2 pilots

A Greek Air Force Phantom F4 jet crashed during a low-altitude maneuver at an air show north of Athens on Saturday, killing both pilots, officials said.

K9 alert leads to $19,000 cash seizure from Dominican Republic-bound travelers in Philadelphia

A man and a woman traveling Monday from Philadelphia International Airport to the Dominican Republic ended up traveling a little lighter after a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) currency detector K9 alerted officers to thousands of dollars of undeclared currency.

Data breach exposed tens of millions of US drivers' licenses, report says

The reported breach could be one of the largest-ever leaks of government ID cards in North America, raising the risk of identity theft and fraud for millions.

Chevron will expand Venezuela operations after Trump deal, company confirms

Chevron said it plans to invest more than $7 billion in Venezuela over the next five years and hopes to double its current production there to about 600,000 barrels a day.

Six beluga whales from Marineland in Canada arrive in the US, last of 30 rescued from closed park

The unprecedented rescue of 30 beluga whales from Marineland, a closed park in Niagara Falls, Canada that could no longer care for them, is now complete with the safe arrival of the final six whales to the United States.