The first of the migrants from the caravan criticized by President Trump have entered the United States for processing, while dozens more eagerly await their chance at the American Dream. At the moment, the Central American group of more than 150 people is in a holding pattern at Tijuana’s US-Mexico port of entry, where many are hoping to receive asylum.

ON THIS DAY IN AMERICAN HISTORY On May 1, 1931, the Empire State Building is dedicated in New York. At the time, the 102-story structure is the world’s tallest skyscraper. The Empire State Building loses its title as world’s tallest building in 1972, when New York’s World Trade Center opens. (The Empire State Building towers high above the New York City skyline in 1936.)

VIDEO EXPLAINER: Millions of dollars are wagered on three of the best-known horse races in the United States. In more than a century, only 12 horses have won all three titles in this trifecta known as the Triple Crown.

The Great Recession isn’t over for many Americans who still feel the negative effects of the 2007 economic downturn. A new survey finds that more than half of people are still experiencing a drag on their personal finances and here’s who they blame for that.

VIDEO: They went down the wedding aisle together and, decades later, she followed his casket back out alone. It wasn’t just love at first sight for Danny and Annie Perasa; the New York couple decided to get married while on their first date. Their deep and enduring love lasted all the way until the difficult end.

VIDEO: Preserving traditional American arts and crafts was such a passion for writer and philosopher Elbert Hubbard that he founded an artisan community in New York. That was 120 years ago. Today, the enclave Hubbard created continues to prosper — as have the mostly-lost crafts that he was determined to save.