"These dangers are real and carry heavy emotional and physical consequences not only for those serving, but for their families as well," said state Rep. Deqa Dhalac of South Portland.

Somalia is preparing this weekend for make-or-break talks on constitutional reforms as the country gears up for general elections expected to be held in May.

A former USDA official tells HuffPost that his superiors ignored the case that would inspire today’s deadly immigration crackdown.