John Mone
In this June 7, 2020, photo, a portrait of George Floyd hangs in the lobby of Conga Latin Bistro, a Minneapolis club where he worked as a bouncer. His coworker Princis Mercedes carries drinks for customers. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
For George Floyd, a complicated life and consequential death

By Luis Andres Henao, Nomaan Merchant, Juan Lozano And Adam Geller Apr. 20, 2021 06:30 PM EDT

Migrants walk on a dirt road after crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, Tuesday, March 23, 2021, in Mission, Texas. The Biden administration says that it's working to address the increase in migrants coming to the border. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Border crossings strain resources in Rio Grande Valley

By Adriana Gomez Licon And John Mone Mar. 25, 2021 01:01 AM EDT

This March 4, 2021 photo shows alcohol-free spirits for sale at Spirited Away, New York's first "booze-free bottle shop." According to IWSR Drinks Market Analysis, global consumption of zero-proof beer, wine and spirits is growing two to three times faster than overall alcohol consumption.(AP Photo/Joseph B. Frederick)
New wave of bars creates buzz without the booze

By Dee-Ann Durbin Mar. 16, 2021 12:01 AM EDT

Children play at a camp of asylum seekers stuck at America's doorstep, in Matamoros, Mexico, on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. Like countless schools, the camp's so-called sidewalk school as it became known went to virtual learning amid the coronavirus pandemic but instead of being hampered by the change, it has blossomed. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Pop-up school for US asylum seekers thrives despite pandemic

By Julie Watson Dec. 01, 2020 01:48 PM EST

Evacuees walk to board buses Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, in Galveston, Texas. The evacuees are being taken to Austin, Texas, as Hurricane Laura heads toward the Gulf Coast. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Hundreds of thousands flee US coast ahead of Hurricane Laura

By John Mone And Stacey Plaisance Aug. 25, 2020 07:13 AM EDT

FILE - In this May 19, 2020, file photo, health investigator Mackenzie Bray adjusts her mask at the Salt Lake County Health Department in Salt Lake City. Contact tracers around Utah’s capital of Salt Lake City have seen caseloads double and cooperation wane since government leaders reopened the economy, Bray said. (AP Phoo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Tracking coronavirus cases proves difficult amid new surge

By Tammy Webber, Brady Mccombs And John Mone Jun. 29, 2020 11:29 AM EDT

Bartender Katie McGranahan serves beers at the Saint Arnold Brewing Company, Friday, June 26, 2020, in Houston. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Friday that he is shutting bars back down and scaling back restaurant capacity to 50%, in response to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Bar owners worry as virus surges in their workplaces

By Juan A. Lozano Jun. 26, 2020 11:43 PM EDT

Vice President Mike Pence waves to the crowd during a campaign rally in Tulsa, Okla., Saturday, June 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Trump's intended show of political force falls short of mark

By Kevin Freking And Jonathan Lemire Jun. 21, 2020 11:49 AM EDT

Scott Hilliard, left, argues with Black Lives Matter protester Eugene Smith ahead of President Donald Trump's campaign rally in Tulsa, Okla. Saturday, June 20, 2020. (Mike Simons/Tulsa World via AP)
Trump comeback rally features empty seats, staff infections

By Kevin Freking And Jonathan Lemire Jun. 20, 2020 01:00 AM EDT

Mike Pellerin joins other Trump supporters on 4th Street and Cheyenne Ave. in downtown Tulsa, Okla., ahead of President Donald Trump's Saturday's campaign rally Friday, June 19, 2020. (Mike Simons/Tulsa World via AP)
Trump crowd, protesters verbally clash ahead of rally

By Ellen Knickmeyer And Sean Murphy Jun. 19, 2020 02:03 PM EDT

In this June 7, 2020, photo, Margaret Williams, left, takes a picture with her daughter, Nala, 8, in front of a mural honoring George Floyd in Houston’s Third Ward. Floyd, who grew up in the Third Ward, died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on Memorial Day. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
For George Floyd, a complicated life and a notorious death

By Luis Andres Henao, Nomaan Merchant, Juan Lozano And Adam Geller Jun. 10, 2020 07:36 AM EDT

Dermatologist Dr. Seemal Desai poses for a photo in the waiting room of his office in Plano, Texas, Thursday, May 7, 2020. Desai said that at this time of day, early afternoon, his office would typically be filled with several patients. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Hospitals, health care sector reel from COVID-19 damage

By Tom Murphy May. 18, 2020 09:45 AM EDT

Jose Sagaseta poses for a photograph near his home in Fulshear, Texas, Monday, May 4, 2020. Sagaseta thought his job of eight years with an oilfield services company in Houston was safe. He was laid off in mid-April. Like in other cities, the coronavirus has shut down much of Houston's economic activity, slashing thousands of jobs, while at the same time, the price of oil plunged below zero recently as demand plummeted due to the worldwide lockdown to stop the spread of the virus. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Houston confronts one-two punch of COVID-19 and oil bust

By Juan A. Lozano May. 06, 2020 01:45 PM EDT

A Houston Independent School District Nutrition Services employee carries packages of buns to be distributed Monday, April 6, 2020, in Houston. HISD relaunched their food distribution efforts throughout the district Monday, with a streamlined process that will implement increased safety measures. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Schools struggle to safely get free meals to needy students

By Jim Vertuno, Cedar Attanasio And John Mone Apr. 09, 2020 11:54 PM EDT