CIUDAD ACUÑA, Mexico (AP) — A camp where almost 15,000 migrants had waited along the Texas border just days ago was dramatically smaller Thursday, while across the river in Mexico, Haitian migrants in a growing camp awoke surrounded by security forces as a helicopter thundered overhead.

Trash into art

Shamaya Carter, left, and Rossalyn Simpson use recycled milk jugs to create their new art project. CDN

As Oklahoma prepares to carry out seven executions over a five-month stretch, the U.S. Supreme Court will soon hear oral arguments in a case that could expand civil rights for the condemned.

Students from Clinton, Thomas and Elk City are among 409 earning degrees this summer from the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond.

Nance School pickup

April Willoughby, teacher at Nance Elementary School, waits with Preslie Hines, left, and Eternity Franks for their parents to pick them up after school.

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Shortages of semiconductor chips and other raw materials are continuing to hit Germany’s manufacturers, as bottlenecks leave companies struggling to fill orders from a rebounding global economy.

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Sales of new homes in the U.S. rose modestly in August as rising prices continue to sideline potential buyers.

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