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Florida man declared 4,000-year-old Iraqi tablets as $200 terracotta pieces; wider probe uncovers ancient artefacts, $75,000

A shipment arriving in Florida from the United Arab Emirates was declared to contain two terracotta objects worth less than $200. But when US Customs and Border Protection officers inspected the package, they discovered two ancient Iraqi clay tablets dating back nearly 4,000 to 5,000 years and valued at more…

The Times of India · 20h ago

24-year-old Coast Guard swimmer rescues 16 people from Pacific shipwreck after two hours in darkness

A US Coast Guard rescue swimmer undertook a challenging operation to save 16 individuals from the Pacific Ocean. The rescue followed a distress call regarding a capsized boat off Mexico's Baja California. Over 2,441 square miles were searched, but 11 victims remain missing as the search was suspended. Investigation into…

The Times of India · Oct 25

Arizona Indigenous sacred site, 6,500 years old, damaged by Trump administration’s border wall

A 6,500-year-old Indigenous sacred site in Arizona has been damaged during construction of the Trump administration’s border wall. A roughly 50-foot-wide corridor cuts through part of a 272-foot-long geoglyph in the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge. The ancient figure predates Egypt’s first pyramid by around 2,000 years, raising concerns over…

The Times of India · Oct 13

US sniffer dog finds dead monitor lizard in luggage from Thailand

A US Customs and Border Protection sniffer dog has again made headlines after uncovering prohibited items, including a dead monitor lizard, in luggage arriving from Thailand at Los Angeles International Airport.

Bangkok Post · Jul 22

US K9 sniffs out dead monitor lizard in luggage from Thailand

A US Customs and Border Protection sniffer dog has again made headlines after uncovering prohibited items, including a dead monitor lizard, in luggage arriving from Thailand at Los Angeles International Airport.

Bangkok Post · Jul 21

K-9 Sniffs Out 345 Pounds of Cocaine Hidden in Elderly Bay City Couple's Trailer at Texas Checkpoint

An 80-year-old man and his 74-year-old wife face federal charges after agents found 345 pounds of cocaine hidden in their trailer near Falfurrias.

Latin Times · Jul 7

In far West Texas, the threat of land seizures for a border wall has families on edge

In the Big Bend region, where some families have lived for generations, government letters seeking access to their land is sparking fear and resistance.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 15

US govt appeals judge's order for tariff refunds

The Trump administration is appealing a court order for refunds of global tariffs. These tariffs were previously invalidated by the Supreme Court. The refunds could amount to 166 billion dollars. US Customs and Border Protection has started processing some repayments. This appeal may affect the ongoing refund process. President Trump…

The Economic Times · Jun 3

Brits received more US travel approvals than any other country at World Cup – despite rising costs of travel

US Customs and Border Protection said the UK accounted for more than 1.2 million Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (Esta) approvals between October last year and April

The Independent UK · May 18

More green, less steel: Laredo proposes alternative border fencing for Rio Grande waterfront

Laredo is working with federal officials to minimize the disruptions a potential wall could pose.

The Texas Tribune · May 6