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.

Hispanic Community August 2019

Thousands Gather For El Paso Memorial

Thousands came to Southwest University Park for a memorial for the victims of the shooting in El Paso. "Hate will never overcome our love," El Paso Mayor Dee Margo said at the ceremony.

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.

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.

Financing August 2019

US Economy Predictions; 10 Things To Know

A number of economists are expecting a recession in 2021, but President Donald Trump remains optimistic about the economy. A fatal disease is attacking Florida’s iconic palm trees.

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.

Health Care August 2019

PSU Joining Mental Health Initiative

PSU is joining an initiative of the Jed Foundation to strengthen the university’s substance misuse, mental health and suicide prevention programs.

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.

Financing August 2019

Student Debt Forgiveness For Disabled Vets

President Donald Trump signed a directive that erases hundreds of millions of dollars in federal student loan debt for disabled military veterans.

Global August 2019

$100K Reward In Virginia Tech Cold Case

A $100,000 reward is being offered for information regarding the killing of two Virginia Tech sophomores back in 2009. The students were found dead with gunshot wounds in a parking lot.

Global August 2019

Group Hit By Abuse Claims To Open Shelter

VisionQuest is planning to build a shelter for up to 60 minors who enter the U.S. illegally without their parents. The company has been hit by abuse and mistreatment allegations.

Health Care August 2019

2 California Schools Receive $14.8M

San Francisco State University and the University of California, San Francisco have received a $14.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Global August 2019

Chile To Help Brazil Fight Amazon Fires

Brazil has accepted help from Chile in fighting the Amazon rainforest blazes. Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said he has accepted four planes from Chile to help with the fire.

Global August 2019

New Citizenship Rule For Children

A U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services spokeswoman said some children of U.S. service members "will no longer be considered to have acquired citizenship automatically."