Mexican journalists seek asylum

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Four Mexican journalists seeking political asylum in the United States pleaded their case at a news conference in El Paso, Texas Tuesday. At least 22 Mexican journalists have been murdered since 2006. Drug cartel gunmen are suspected of the killings. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Carlos Spector, the attorney who represents the four journalists.

Fearful Mexicans flee deadly city

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Juárez is Mexico’s deadliest city with 2,000 murders so far this year. Some residents are breaking the law to save their lives. They’re fleeing north to Texas on tourist visas and they intend to stay. Correspondent Monica Ortiz Uribe has the story.