South Africa soccer body says World Cup squad will depart Monday after visa delay

The South African team was due to depart Sunday but had not secured U.S. visas for some players and backroom staff members. WASHINGTON — South Africa’s World Cup squad will leave for the tournament on Monday after problems with travel visas delayed their departure, the national soccer body said. South Africa plays co-host Mexico in the opening game … Read more

Texas immigration law SB 4 upheld by federal appeals court ruling

A federal appeals court has cleared Texas’s controversial immigration law to take full effect. TEXAS, USA — A controversial Texas immigration law is now cleared to take full effect following a federal appeals court decision, ending years of legal back-and-forth, according to court filings. Senate Bill 4, passed in 2023, allows state and local law … Read more

Judge to weigh sentencing for San Antonio woman accused in death of 1-year-old killed in dog attack

Heather Rodriguez awaits sentencing after pleading guilty in the death of a toddler killed in a dog attack while in her care. SAN ANTONIO — A woman who accepted a plea deal in connection with the death of a 1-year-old child is scheduled to appear in court Monday morning for a pre-sentencing hearing, according to … Read more