Bruce Wright

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Bruce Wright wrote and worked for The Washington Post, The New York Times and The Boston Globe before coming to the International Business Times. He is a news junkie who loves hip-hop and hoops. Contact Bruce at b.wright@ibtimes.com and/or follow him on Twitter @bctw.

Immigration Reform 2015: Cuban Migrants In Texas Arriving At Record Rates Amid Resumption Of Diplomatic Relations With US

If the current rate of Cubans entering the U.S. through Texas keeps up, nearly 25,000 will have arrived on American soil during this fiscal year.

Kurds Fighting In Turkey: More Than A Dozen Killed In Cizre Amid Military Curfew As Violence Between Turkish Police And Pro-Kurdish Forces Continue

The true death toll remains unknown because nobody is being allowed into the city of Cizre.

Amid China Economic Slowdown, Bank Of England Votes To Keep Interest Rate At Record Low Of 0.5%

The U.K.'s currency rose 0.4 percent after Thursday's vote to keep the interest level at a record low.

Immigration Reform 2015: Conservative Latino Group Blasts Trump's, GOP Candidates' Stance On Undocumented Immigrants

An open letter was sent Wednesday urging "all Americans" to reject certain immigration policies as they pertain to mass deportation and birthright citizenship.

Netanyahu London Gaza War Protest: Israeli Prime Minster Greeted By Demonstrators At Start Of 2-Day UK Visit With David Cameron

As the Israeli prime minister ramped up his anti-Islam rhetoric ahead of a visit to the U.K., demonstrators called for him to face sanctions for alleged war crimes in Gaza.

[UPDATED] Bryce Williams Suicide Attempt? Vester Lee Flanagan, Disgruntled TV Station Employee, Dies

Vester Lee Flanagan, who used the on-air name Bryce Williams, is suspected to have shot and killed two former WDBJ-TV co-workers Wednesday.

Bangkok Bombing Facebook Warning? Suspect Denies Responsibility Despite Social Media Post Ahead Of Fatal Explosion

A state enterprise worker in Bangkok reportedly reposted a social media message that appeared to reference a future tragedy because he was concerned that something terrible could transpire.

Anthem Cigna Health Insurance Merger: What Acquisition Means For Consumers

The health plans of tens of millions of people were at stake for the merger between health insurance giants Anthem and Cigna.

Georgia Military Shooting: Gainesville Recruiter Shot Himself Accidentally 24 Hours After Chattanooga Deadly Rampage

The shooting came just about 24 hours after a gunman targeted military offices in Tennessee, killing four Marines.

Iran Nuclear Deal: Saudia Arabia Eyes Oil As Chief Concern Of Historic Agreement

The Middle East would be more dangerous than it already is if the nuclear deal afforded Iran to “wreak havoc in the region,” a Saudi official said.

Obama Kenya Travel Warning: Terror Advisory Before President's Visit For Entrepreneurship Conference

Violence in the African nation has prompted the U.S government to issue an advisory ahead of the U.S. president's visit there later this month.

Charleston Church Shooting: Background Check For Dylann Roof Should Have Prevented Gun Sale, FBI Director James Comey Says

“We are all sick this happened,” FBI Director James Comey told reporters Friday.

Donald Trump Blasts George W Bush, Jeb For Former President For Being Paid $100K To Speak To Veterans In 2012

"Jeb's brother George insisted on a $100,000 fee and $20,000 for a private jet to speak at a charity for severely wounded vets. Not nice!" Trump tweeted Thursday.

New York Prison Break Arrest: Gene Palmer Is Second Guard Charged For Role In Inmates' Escape

Gene Palmer was charged with promoting dangerous prison contraband, destroying evidence and official misconduct in the escape of Richard Matt and David Sweat two weeks ago.

New York Prison Break Update: Hacksaw Blades Given To Inmates By Corrections Officer, Accused Worker Says

A corrections officer says he was fooled into providing tools to two inmates who escaped from a New York prison.

ISIS Punishes 2 Boys For Eating During Holy Muslim Month Of Fasting

The boys were reportedly targeted for failing to follow religious regulations of the holy Islamic month of fasting.

Confederate Flag In South Carolina Should Be Removed, Columbia Mayor Steven Benjamin Says

The mayor of South Carolina's capital city wants the divisive symbol removed from state house grounds altogether.

Dylann Storm Roof In Jail: What Charleston Church Shooter Can Expect Behind Bars At Al Cannon Detention Center

Dylan Storm Roof could call the Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center in home for as long as several years depending on his plea or if he faces the death penalty.

Immigration 2015: 1 Dead In California Border Patrol-Undocumented Immigrants Boat Collision

At least four of the 20 undocumented immigrants on board were hospitalized after the collision.

Who Is Dalton Tyler? Dylann Storm Roof’s Roommate Says Alleged Charleston Church Shooter Planned Shooting For 6 Months

"He said he was going to do something like that,” said Dalton Tyler, who shared a home with Dylann Storm Roof.

Charleston Shooting Victims’ Names Revealed In South Carolina Church Massacre

At least two of the shooting victims were longtime members of the church, including one who worked there for 30 years.

Charleston Shooting Update: Bomb Threat At Vigil Evacuates Prayer Ceremony In South Carolina

It was unclear who was responsible for the bomb threat, and how and to whom it was delivered.

Chicago Blackhawks Parade 2015 Live Stream: How To Watch Stanley Cup Celebration On Your Smartphone Or Computer

Thursday will mark the franchise's third championship parade in the past seven seasons.

Brian Williams To Return To NBC, But Not 'Nightly News': Report

The disgraced anchor was suspended in February for embellishing first-person accounts in NBC's news coverage.

War On ISIS: House Vote Keeps US Troops In Iraq And Syria Fighting Islamic State

The lack of a formal authorization by Congress to take military action against ISIS apparently was not a deterrent in the voting.

Trinidad And Tobago Marijuana Investigation: Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar Alleged In 2013 Weed Incident

A "plant like material" resembling marijuana was found in the private residence of Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar in 2013, according to reports.