Global August 2019

Epstein’s Death; 10 Things To Know

An autopsy has been performed on Jeffrey Epstein. Five children died in a day care center fire. The famous Woodstock festival celebrates its 50th anniversary.

Hispanic Community August 2019

March Against Immigration Raids

"I will not sit in silence while my parents are taken away," was on the sign of two Hispanic boys who participated in a march against the immigration raids that led to 680 arrests.

Hispanic Community August 2019

Turmoil In Argentina After Primary Vote

The Associated Press takes a look at the political and economic turmoil in Argentina. Most recently, the nation’s currency and stock market plummeted after a primary election.

Hispanic Community August 2019

Guatemala/US Migrant Deal In Jeopardy

Guatemala’s new president-elect says the migrant deal that his country signed with the United States will not work because Guatemala doesn’t have the resources.

Financing August 2019

Dartmouth, UNH To Get Nearly $4M

UNH is to receive almost $1 million to increase low-income students earning STEM fields degrees. Dartmouth is to receive $2.8 million to improve its STEM undergraduate curriculum.

Global August 2019

Philadelphia Gunman Identified

A law enforcement individual, spoke with the Associated Press on the condition of anonymity, identified the suspected gunman in the recent shooting in Philadelphia as Maurice Hill.

Global August 2019

Separated Migrant Kids Faced Abuse

Dozens of families separated at the border are preparing to sue the federal government. Several say their children were physically, sexually or emotional abused while in foster care.

Hispanic Community August 2019

ICE Raids: What About The Employers?

The recent immigration raid led to 680 arrests of workers at seven chicken-processing plants. But what about the employers who hire workers who are in the U.S. illegally?

Financing August 2019

University at Buffalo gets $1.1M

The NSF is giving the University at Buffalo $1.1 million in funding to study mosquitoes and fruit flies. Research could lead to advances regarding the spread of illnesses.

Health Care August 2019

Doctors Weigh In On New Green Card Rule

Health experts are warning that the new rule that would deny green cards to many immigrants using public assistance programs like Medicaid will lead to poorer health and rising costs.

Financing August 2019

4-Year Degree For Under $10K?

New Mexico Junior College’s proposal may allow some New Mexico students to earn a degree for under $10,000. This is part of newly unveiled details about the College FasTTrak program.

Legal August 2019

Detained Immigrants File Lawsuit

Fifteen immigrants have filed a lawsuit over the medical care and conditions in U.S. detention facilities. The suit states immigrants were denied recommended medical treatment.

Hispanic Community August 2019

Man Jailed For Threats Against Hispanics

An FBI complaint says that Eric Lin sent threatening Facebook messages to a Hispanic woman he knows, calling for the extermination of Spanish-speaking people and other ethnic groups.

Financing August 2019

Extending Tuition Rate For Immigrants

Colleges in Arizona are making moves to extend a tuition rate that is paid by immigrants who are graduates from one of the state’s high schools and who are living in the U.S. illegally.

Global August 2019

Ending Birthright Citizenship?

The president said that birthright citizenship is “frankly ridiculous” and that he is “very seriously” looking at ending it for babies born to non-U.S. citizens on American soil.