Hispanic Community May 2018

Chilean Bishops Open To Resignations, Reparation For Abuse [Beyond Education]

Chile's Catholic bishops said Monday they were open to whatever Pope Francis proposes to overhaul the Chilean church, including the removal of bishops, reforms of seminaries and paying financial reparation to victims of a clergy sex abuse and cover-up scandal. Representatives of the Chilean bishops conference told reporters they were heading into three days of meetings with Francis humbled, pained and shamed for their own errors in handling abuse cases.

Hispanic Community May 2018

HHS Considering Housing Immigrant Children At Military Bases [Beyond Education]

The Health and Human Services Department is considering housing at military bases those children picked up crossing the U.S. border illegally either alone or after being separated from their parents by the government, according to two U.S. officials. One official said the department is looking at four bases in Texas and Arkansas.

Hispanic Community May 2018

Trump Draws Rebuke For 'Animal' Remark At Immigration Talk [Beyond Education]

While railing against California for its so-called sanctuary immigration policies, President Donald Trump referred to some people who cross the border illegally as "animals" — drawing a sharp rebuke from Democratic leaders for the harsh rhetoric. Trump's remark at meeting with local leaders was in response to a complaint about gang members.

Hispanic Community May 2018

Ap Fact Check: Trump Misplaces Blame For Family Splits [Beyond Education]

President Donald Trump is wrongly blaming Democrats for a law that he says is forcing migrant children to be taken from their parents at the border. The decision to separate families was made by the Trump administration. AP fact checks Trump’s comments Wednesday during his meeting with local California officials who support the president's moves on immigration policy.

Hispanic Community May 2018

Chile's Bishops Resign En Masse Over Sex Abuse Cover-Up [Beyond Education]

In the biggest shake-up yet in the Catholic Church's long-running sex abuse scandal, every active Chilean bishop offered to resign Friday over what Pope Francis said was their "grave negligence" in investigating abuse and protecting children. The bishops announced at the end of an emergency Vatican summit that all 31 active bishops in Rome had signed a document offering to resign.

Arts and Media May 2018

University Of Michigan Plans New $19M Dance School Building [Education News]

The University of Michigan's School of Music, Theatre & Dance is planning a new $19 million dance school building that would include a 100-seat performance venue. The Ann Arbor News reports plans for the building on the school's North Campus in Ann Arbor were approved Thursday by the school's Board of Regents at a meeting in Dearborn.

Administration May 2018

U Of Illinois Board Approves $263M In Construction Projects [Education News]

The University of Illinois is moving forward with more than $263 million in construction projects at its campuses in Urbana-Champaign and Chicago. The Board of Trustees voted Thursday to approve funding for 10 projects, including new or renovated residential, research and classroom buildings.

Hispanic Community May 2018

Corps Leaving Puerto Rico With Hurricane Recovery Unfinished [Beyond Education]

The Army Corps of Engineers is ending its work to rebuild Puerto Rico's electric grid, despite residents' fears that the island's government won't be able to restore power on its own to more than 16,000 people who remain blacked out eight months after Hurricane Maria.

Hispanic Community May 2018

Cuban Media: Boeing 737 Crashes With 113 People Aboard [Breaking News Beyond Education]

A Cuban airliner with 113 people on board plummeted into a yuca field just after takeoff from Havana's international airport on Friday. There was no immediate word on casualties, though residents told The Associated Press they saw at least some survivors being taken away in ambulances.

Global May 2018

Trump 'demands' Doj Investigate FBI

President Donald Trump "demands" that the Department of Justice investigate the FBI. Maduro, the socialist incumbent, has won the presidential election in Venezuela. A mother in Texas, who had been inspired by survivors of the school shooting that happened in Florida, faced the same extreme gun violence that she marched against.

Hispanic Community May 2018

International Outcry Grows Over Disputed Venezuela Vote [Beyond Education]

A growing roster of nations condemned Venezuela's presidential election Monday and threatened to ramp up diplomatic and economic pressure on President Nicolas Maduro's already embattled government. A coalition of 14 nations from throughout the Americas, including Brazil, Mexico and Colombia, pledged to scale back diplomatic relations with Venezuela and urge international organizations not to issue Venezuela any new credit.

Health Care May 2018

16th Annual FedEx/St. Jude Angels & Stars Gala Raises $1 Million For St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® [On A Positive Note Beyond Education]

The South Florida community united against childhood cancer when 500 guests filled the Grand Ballroom at the InterContinental Hotel in downtown Miami at the 16th annual FedEx/St. Jude Angels & Stars Gala. Philanthropists, influencers and celebrities gathered to honor the true stars — the patients and families of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®.

Hispanic Community May 2018

Venezuela's Opposition Scrambles To Regroup After Maduro Win [Beyond Education]

Venezuela's fractured opposition emerged even more powerless Monday, a day after an election it boycotted propelled socialist President Nicolas Maduro to an easy victory amid a crushing economic crisis. The coalition's strategy to sit out the vote succeeded at exposing declining support for the government.

Global May 2018

Georgians Vote In Race Centered On Immigration, Education

The Republican contest centered largely on who loved guns the most and was toughest on immigration, while the Democratic race was a battle of two former legislative colleagues tussling over ethics accusations and their records on education. But in Tuesday's primary, voters will get the final say in who will represent each party in the race to become Georgia's next governor.

Financing May 2018

Anonymous Donor Gives $10,000 To Pay Down School Lunch Debts [On A Positive Note In Education]

An anonymous donor has paid off more than half of a Maine school district's student lunch debts. Westbrook Superintendent Peter Lancia said he received a check from the anonymous donor Monday for $10,000, which would erase more than half of the $17,000 owed by families in the district for student lunches.