Whatever the reason, the increase has been so dramatic that it caught the government and advocates by surprise. In a typical year, federal authorities handled between 7,000 and 8,000 unaccompanied children. The total was 13,625 in 2012. By government estimates, it could climb to nearly 24,000 within the next year.
What a wonderful four days with these incredible journalists from all over the country. Thanks #Berkeley for having us! #nytimesfellowship (at North Gate Hall)
It’s back to school for this guy! #berkeley #nytimesfellowship (at University of California, Berkeley)
Hanging out with some 5th generation Texas Germans at a ‘Kegelbahn’ - the nine pin bowling alley. #bbcmagazine
Recording session in #Austin, the self proclaimed ‘live music capital of the world’. (at Arlyn Studio)
Everything you wanted to know about US immigration. http://www.census.gov/how/infographics/foreign_born.html
The last leg of my weeklong, 1248km (775mi) train journey through Germany takes place on the French high speed rail TGV towards Frankfurt. #rail #snow #sncf #tgv
Play ball! Spring Training 2013 for the DC Media League takes place in a German backyard this year. Little brother is my hitting instructor.
2142: Jack Wilshere is wheeled out to face the cameras. He looks gutted. He can’t believe it. Like a man who has just seen the latest Indiana Jones film.
There are a record seven Bundesliga teams in the knock-out stages of European competition and they have more sides in the last 16 of the Champions League than the Premier League for the first time since 1999.