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Iván and his mother, Hilda Ramirez, have taken refuge in a suburban church in Austin, Texas, for more than four and a half years. She says they fled his abusive grandfather in Guatemala five years ago, made it to the Texas border, and asked for asylum from the Obama administration. But she says their treatment under President Trump has been worse.

Sanctuary Immigrants Take Refuge In Texas Church, Watch Election Closely

President Trump's immigration policies are on the line and many are hoping Joe Biden will follow through on pledges to help immigrants and asylum-seekers if he wins the election.

Capitol Insider: Lawmakers ‘Cash, Cut’ And Go Home With Larger Hole On Horizon

A bill to cut several state agency budgets and cash out state savings accounts has made it to Governor Mary Fallin’s desk. The Oklahoma Senate…

Teacher Shortage Forces Schools To Rely On Aides, Assistants

Nancy Novosad has spent the last 27 years surrounded by students in Yukon classrooms, but she’s not a teacher.She alternates between helping the teacher…

Call it a comeback: A Lahaina whale-watching business returns after Maui wildfire

Chrissy Lovett had just opened Maui Ocean Adventures when a deadly wildfire swept through Lahaina in 2023, burning up the entire business. A year and half later, they're finally back in the water.

How to watch the Olympic opening ceremony. And, the Obamas endorse Harris

Barack and Michelle Obama endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president Friday. This comes a day after she reiterated her support for Israel. And, how to watch the Olympic opening ceremony.

WATCH: Khizr Khan Says Trump Should Have 'Patience And Tolerance For Criticism'

In an interview with PBS NewsHour, the father of a slain soldier spoke about his criticism of Donald Trump and why he pulled out the Constitution.

Watch Electro-Jazz Drummer Mark Guiliana Perform His Latest Album

The New Jersey-based drummer performed his latest record, Beat Music! Beat Music! Beat Music!, for a live audience at Rough Trade in New York City.

WATCH: Drone Falls From Sky, Narrowly Misses Skier In Slalom Competition

The crash is just the latest drone incident to interrupt a sporting event this year. As the popularity of drones has grown, governments are grappling with how to regulate them.

Carli Lloyd takes a corner kick during a 2010 international friendly match between the U.S. and Mexico in Sandy, Utah.

How Carli Lloyd Became A Soccer Star 'When Nobody Was Watching'

Lloyd's journey to success was long and hard-fought. In her new memoir, she describes how she nearly quit playing soccer and reveals painful details about her strained relationship with her parents.

A man and his drone: Carlos Casteneda of the Amazon Basin Conservation Association prepares to launch one of his plastic foam planes.

Eyes In The Sky: Foam Drones Keep Watch On Rain Forest Trees

The autopilot toy planes, equipped with cameras, help conservationists detect illegal logging and mining earlier in the remote parts of the Amazon basin.

An unmarked New York State Police SUV pulls over a motorist for distracted driving. Troopers are using a fleet of the tall vehicles to crack down on texting while driving.

Nosy Driver In The Next SUV? It May Be A Cop Watching You Text

Forty-one states and the District of Columbia have banned texting while driving, and six others forbid it for new drivers — but that doesn't stop people from doing it. So New York State Police are using unmarked SUVs to try to spot drivers in the act.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally in Hagerstown, Md., on Sunday.

Tuesday Primaries: 4 Things We're Watching In 5 States

Five delegate-rich states on the East Coast's "Acela corridor" vote Tuesday. Can front-runners Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton wrap up their respective nominations?

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