Border numbers dip below 100k for 1st time in months

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection says the number of migrants encountered by government authorities at the border with Mexico has dropped below 100,000 for the first time in five months.
That comes amid increased collaboration with Mexico to crack down on the flow of migrants north.
In July, there were 82,049 people encountered, down 21% from June when there were 104,344 people and down 43% from May.
The number of families and minors crossing the border alone dropped by