Maya Patel
Journalist & Contributor
Immigration Policy Correspondent analyzing border security, asylum laws, and visa regulations.
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Austin Shooting Spree: 3 Held After At Least 12 Incidents, Police Say
At least 12 shootings in Austin, Texas, have left authorities scrambling to understand the motives behind the violence.
Thousands Attend Prayer Rally in Washington, Raising Concerns About Diversity
A massive prayer rally in Washington drew thousands of attendees, but critics argue the event lacked religious diversity.
Trump Allies and Christian Leaders Kick Off America's 250th Birthday with Religious Rally
Thousands gathered on the National Mall for a day of prayer, worship music, and patriotic speeches to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary.
Louisiana GOP Senate Race Advances to Runoff, Cassidy Out
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy loses his primary as Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming advance to a June 27 runoff.
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy Loses in Republican Primary, Does Not Advance to Runoff
Sen. Bill Cassidy, one of the few remaining Republican senators who voted for President Trump's impeachment, has lost in the Louisiana primary, marking a significant blow to his re-election bid.
NBC News Analyst Steve Kornacki Breaks Down Louisiana Senate Primary Election Results
NBC News chief data analyst Steve Kornacki provides real-time analysis of the Louisiana Senate primary election results, offering a behind-the-scenes look at election night coverage.
Death Toll in Kyiv Apartment Building Attack Rises to 24, a Grim Reminder of War's Devastation
A Russian cruise missile flattened an apartment building in Kyiv,dfaing 24 lives and leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.
6 Found Dead in Shipping Container at Rail Yard Near Texas Border
A grim discovery was made at a rail yard near the Texas-Mexico border, where six people were found dead in a shipping container.
Will a Ban on Bromated Flour Change New York Bagels and Pizza?
New York state legislation aims to ban bromated flour, a carcinogen commonly used in bread-making, potentially altering the city's iconic bagels and pizza.
A Beacon of Hope in the Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in the fight against pancreatic cancer, a disease that has long been considered a formidable foe.