Global December 2019

Israeli PM Welcomes Antisemitism Order

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed an executive order signed this week by President Donald Trump that targets antisemitism on college campuses.

Global December 2019

Deadly Volcanic Eruption; Top 5 Headlines

A deadly volcanic eruption took place this week on New Zealand’s White Island. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s play 'In the Heights' is coming to the big screen.

Global December 2019

Democrats, DeVos Clash In Fiery Hearing

A hearing turned fiery and personal when House Democrats clashed with Education Secretary Betsy DeVos. One lawmaker said DeVos is "out to destroy public education."

Financing December 2019

In-State Tuition Freeze In Idaho

The presidents of Lewis-Clark State College, as well as the University of Idaho, Boise State University and Idaho State University have announced a tuition and fee freeze.

Global December 2019

Voters’ Absentee Applications Denied

Thousands of Ohio voters were stymied or held up in their absentee ballot applications for last year’s election. Democrats are seeking John Bolton and Mick Mulvaney testimonies.

Global December 2019

Kansas Becomes Latest No. 1 In AP Top 25

The Associated Press’ top 25 men’s college basketball poll has Kansas moving up to the number 1 slot. Meanwhile, for the first time in nearly six years, North Carolina is out.

Global December 2019

'Obamacare' Tax Repeal Added To Bill

A wrap-up spending bill includes ‘Obamacare’ tax repeal, an increase on the age for purchasing tobacco products and steady funding for President Donald Trump’s border fence.

Global December 2019

Immigrants Line Up For Driver's Licenses

Immigrants lined up at DMVs in New York to get driver’s licenses. The state began no longer requiring applicants to prove that they are in the United States legally this week.

Financing December 2019

House Passes $1.4T Gov. Spending Bill

The House passed a $1.4 trillion government spending bill that includes repealing taxes on high-cost health plans and steady funding for President Trump’s U.S.-Mexico border fence.

Health Care December 2019

U Of A Tightens Mumps Vaccine Requirements

U of A has tightened mumps vaccine requirements. The state’s Department of Health said 35 mumps cases that can be linked to the campus have been identified since Sept. 1.

Health Care December 2019

Big Pharma Dealt Setback

A provision that would have given the makers of expensive drugs 10 years of protection from less-expensive knockoffs has been removed from the revamped North American trade deal.

Financing December 2019

Estate Of Federal Judge Leaves WVSU $100K

Federal Judge Damon J. Keith’s estate has left $100,000 to West Virginia State University for a scholarship fund. Keith was a figure in the civil rights movement.

Global December 2019

From Impeachment To Stolen Donated Toys

President Donald Trump is impeached on two charges: abuse of power and obstruction. Thieves stole toys donated for needy kids, but the community has more than replaced all the toys.

Global December 2019

NJ Officially Enacts Driver’s License Law

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed the bill that allows immigrants without legal status or who cannot prove they're in the country legally to get a driver’s license.

Global December 2019

Bomb Scare Shuts Down University

San Francisco State University was evacuated during finals week after receiving "an unconfirmed bomb threat," but the investigation has turned up no public threat.