Global December 2018

Christmas Tree Does Not Kill Burglar

The Associated Press has fact checked the following stories. Although they have been shared widely via social media, none of the following stories are legit.

Global January 2019

Boost Teacher Salaries, Fund Schools

Among the top issues lawmakers will face in 2019 are funding public schools, boosting teacher salaries and expanding health care coverage.

Global January 2019

Hill Leaders To Attend Border Briefing

Congressional leaders from the Democratic and Republican parties are to attend a border security briefing. The exact agenda of the briefing is currently unknown.

Global January 2019

Louis C.K. Mocks Parkland Students

A sound-only recording of a stand-up set has comedian Louis C.K. apparently mocking Parkland school shooting survivors who have become activists.

Financing January 2019

Priest Donates $1M For Professorship

Priest Don Willette has donated about $1 million to fund a faculty position at Colorado State University that will focus on the theological traditions and history of Christianity.

Global January 2019

Disney Funds Sandy Hook Promise Program

Sandy Hook Promise’s Start With Hello program is receiving funding from the Walt Disney Co. The educational program combats social isolation and promotes inclusion.

Financing January 2019

Tuition Discounts Available At UVa Wise

Out-of-state students from Appalachia can now receive discounts on their tuition at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise. The move is to counter declining enrollment.

Hispanic Community January 2019

Abused Young Immigrants Denied Refuge

The Trump administration said some immigrants seeking refuge from abuse are too old to qualify at 18 even though applicants are required to file paperwork before 21.

Global January 2019

Dems Pass Funding Plan Without Wall

House Democrats have passed a funding plan to reopen the government that does not include money for a border wall with Mexico.

Hispanic Community January 2019

Calif. First Latino AG Targets Trump

Xavier Becerra began 2019 by leading a coalition of 17 Democratic attorney generals in appealing a ruling that declared the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional.

Financing January 2019

Emilio And Gloria Estefan Scholarship

The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation is accepting applications for the Emilio and Gloria Estefan Scholarship. Latin music students are able to receive the four-year scholarship.

Legal January 2019

Top 4 Student Debt Relief News Stories

Career Education Corp., which owns two for-profit college chains, is erasing around $500 million in student debt as part of a settlement with 48 states and the District of Columbia.

Hispanic Community January 2019

SUNY And CUNY Support Puerto Rico

SUNY and CUNY have deployed 50 volunteers to clean, restore and rebuild homes in Puerto Rico. The schools and UNICEF USA are expanding Trauma-Informed Mental Health Support.

Global January 2019

The Reality On The Border

As the government shutdown continues, the border wall remains a topic of argument and debate in Washington. Beyond politics, what are the issues surrounding the border?

Hispanic Community January 2019

Mythical Terrorist Tide From Mexico

Although the State Department issued a report discrediting it, President Trump and his officials have continued to state that terror suspects are pouring into the U.S. from Mexico.