Legal January 2020

Nonstop Chaos In Immigration Courts?

According to The Associated Press, the U.S. immigration court system has been dysfunctional for years and gotten worse. The article below details AP’s visits to immigration courts.

Financing January 2020

Retirement Incentive For Professors

State universities in Pennsylvania are offering the retirement incentive of increasing the number of sick days retirees can be paid out for from up to 50 to now up to 125.

Hispanic Community January 2020

100s In River 'No-Man's Land'

After Mexican National Guard troops blocked the way, hundreds of Central American migrants became stranded by the Suchiate River. Most of the migrants are from Honduras.

Hispanic Community January 2020

Puerto Rico To Open Schools Despite Issues

Despite concerns that public schools on Puerto Rico are not structurally sound enough to withstand another massive earthquake, the island is reopening them.

Global January 2020

More Visas For Foreign Workers?

The number of H-2B visas allowed for foreign workers is capped at 66,000 nationally. Maryland’s governor is asking the U.S. to allow more visas for his state’s seafood industry.

Health Care January 2020

NMSU Professor Gets $1.5M

Paola Mera, a professor at New Mexico State University, has been awarded a $1.5 million grant for research on antibiotic resistance. The grant is from National Institutes of Health.

Hispanic Community January 2020

Yankees, Royals And Rockies

Salvador Perez of the Kansas City Royals is to become a U.S. citizen. Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees and Larry Walker of the Colorado Rockies have made the Hall of Fame.

Hispanic Community January 2020

Royals Star Pérez Becomes US Citizen

Baseball all-star Salvador Pérez officially became a U.S. citizen at the Kansas City Royals' annual FanFest event. Pérez who is a five-time Gold Glove catcher, was born in Venezuela.

Global January 2020

Trump Looks To Sign USMCA Trade Deal

The new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement or USMCA is slated to be signed by President Donald Trump January 29. USMCA replaces the North American Free Trade Agreement or NAFTA.

Global January 2020

Mag 7.7 Quake Hits Between Cuba And Jamaica

A 7.7 earthquake that hit between Jamaica and Cuba in the Caribbean Sea and impacted surrounding areas, including Florida and Mexico. No heavy damage or casualties have been reported.

Global January 2020

‘Remain In Mexico’ Extends To Brazil

Asylum seekers from Brazil are now being told to wait in Mexico for rulings on their asylum claims because of the Trump administration’s “Remain in Mexico” policy.

Hispanic Community January 2020

Who Will Play Halftime Super Bowl 2020?

Super Bowl 2020’s halftime show will feature Shakira and Jennifer Lopez who will pay homage to Latino, as well as the late Kobe Bryant. The 49ers are playing against the Chiefs.

Hispanic Community February 2020

Does Jennifer Lopez’s Daughter Sing?

Jennifer Lopez’s daughter, Emme, performed with her mother at the halftime show for Super Bowl 2020. The show’s headliners were JLo and Shakira, and featured J. Balvin and Bad Bunny.

Hispanic Community February 2020

Who Is The Next Poet Laureate?

Levi Romano, a professor of Chicano studies at UNM has been chosen as the first poet laureate for the state of New Mexico. Romano also has experience as a documentary filmmaker.

Global February 2020

How Many Immigrants Cross The Border Each Year?

Traditionally crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border ticks up during the winter months, however, border apprehensions have declined for the eighth month in a row.