Global October 2019

Update: Census Seeks Citizenship Info

U.S. Census Bureau officials confirmed that the bureau asking for drivers’ license records is in response to the president’s order to gather records to better determine citizenship.

Global October 2019

New Record For College Athletes

According to the NCAA, 89% of all the athletes who enrolled in college in 2012 have earned degrees, which is higher than last year’s record high.

Global October 2019

1M Kids May Lose Automatic Free Lunch

Nearly a million children could lose their automatic eligibility for free school lunches because of the Trump administration proposal regarding food stamps.

Health Care October 2019

Border Patrol In Hospitals Across US

Some doctors say border patrol’s growing presence in health care facilities around the country could frighten patients from seeking care in cities with large immigrant populations.

Legal October 2019

$260M Deal To Settle Opioids Lawsuit

Drug distributors AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health and McKesson, and Drugmaker Teva have reached a $260 million settlement in opioids lawsuit.

Hispanic Community October 2019

Chile's Subway Fare Hike Suspended

A subway fare hike has been rolled back amid violent student protests. The suspension comes one day after Chilean President Sebastián Piñera declared a state of emergency.

Health Care October 2019

Lehman College Launches New DNP Program

Lehman College is launching a new doctor in nursing practice (DNP) program. A $75 million state-of-the-art nursing facility is set to break ground in May of 2020.

Health Care October 2019

More Immunization Rates Drop

Immunization rates for rubella, mumps and measles has continued to decline among kindergarteners, according to data from Connecticut health officials.

Financing October 2019

College Gets Anonymous $75M Gift

Gordon College has received an anonymous gift of $75 million, which will be designated for the college’s endowment and directed to fund student scholarships.

Legal October 2019

Lori Loughlin Charged Again In Scheme

Lori Loughlin, her husband and nine other parents are facing new federal charges in connection to the college bribery scandal. Loughlin is known for her role on “Full House.”

Hispanic Community October 2019

In Mexico, 'Green Gold' Brings Violence

Soaring consumption of avocados in the United States has helped raise parts of western Mexico out of poverty but has also attracted gangs and cartels.

Health Care October 2019

Medical Pot On Campus

Federal and state marijuana laws are clashing on college campuses with lawsuits and loss of federal funding as possible outcomes.

Hispanic Community October 2019

Spain Exhumes Late Dictator’s Remains

Gen. Francisco Franco’s remains have been moved from a mausoleum outside Madrid to Mingorrubio cemetery where his wife is buried for reburial in a small family crypt.

Global October 2019

Border Wall Construction Advances

In South Texas, preparations for the installation of new segments of the border wall are underway. Work crews are laying steel along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Global October 2019

Global Climate Fund Pledges Reach $9.8B

Twenty-seven countries announced contributions to the Green Climate Fund by the end of a two-day conference in Paris. The global climate fund pledges have reached $9.8 billion.