Amazon's New Goal: Teach 10 Million Kids A Year To Code

Amazon is launching a new program with the goal to teach more than 10 million students a year about coding in the hopes of encouraging more Hispanic, black and female students to study computer science. Amazon has said it will pay for initiatives including teacher training and summer camps.

U of Nevada, Reno Announces New Engineering Minor

The University of Nevada, Reno has announced a big data minor in their College of Engineering. This new interdisciplinary minor aims to give students the technical skills and knowledge to help solve evolving challenges in analyzing all types of data.

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AP Fact Check: Trump's Hype On Migrants, Illegal Immigration

The Associated Press has examined President Donald Trump’s claims on immigration, which include misleading rhetoric about the migrant caravans being full of hardened criminals and grossly inflated numbers regarding how many immigrants are currently living illegally in the United States.

Trump Pledges Asylum Crackdown, Tent Cities; Is It Legal?

President Donald Trump has said that he is planning to sign an order regarding two legally dubious proposals: the large-scale detention of migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border and the barring of anyone who crosses the border illegally from claiming asylum.

Indiana U Bloomington Libraries Receives $1.2M Grant

Virginia Awards Record Number Of College Degrees In 2017-18

Virginia awarded 119,980 college degrees during the 2017-2018 school year, an increase of roughly 1,000 from the previous year. These degrees included undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees and undergraduate certificates. The numbers also included 24,655 science, technology, engineering, math and health (STEM-H) degrees.

What To Watch: After Turbulent Campaign, It's Up To Voters

Today, November 6, is election day for the midterm elections. A number of factors will be closely watched throughout the day including early voting, stakes for the House and Senate, the Year of the Woman, voting problems, and the Trump presidency and administration.

Voters Talk Immigration, An 'Out-Of-Control' Congress, Trump

Topics and issues voters weighed in on regarding the midterm elections include partisanship in government, women’s issues, immigration, the economy and Trumpism. A historic number of voters are expected to show up at the polls across the nation this year to vote.

Dem Gains Threaten Trump Agenda, Even Without 'Blue Wave'

Midterm Election Results: Democrats have regained control of the House of Representatives. Republicans have added to its edge in the Senate. The next in line to become the new speaker of the House is Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi of California.

Migrants Weigh Whether To Stay In Mexico, Resume Trek To US

The migrant caravan is resting for at least a couple of days in Mexico’s capital as they debate continuing their journey to the United States border or remain in Mexico. The government in Mexico said 2,697 temporary visas have been issued to families and individuals, and Mexico is offering asylum, refugee or work visas to the migrants.

Rutgers Receives $4.2M Federal Grant

The Rutgers School of Health Professions has just received a $4.2 million federal grant. In conjunction with a new effort by the U.S. Department Health and Human Services to improve mental health services nationwide, the grant will train mental health practitioners.

Justice Ginsburg, 85, Hospitalized

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was hospitalized after falling in her office at the Supreme Court, resulting in her fracturing three ribs. In her absence while she is at Washington University Hospital in Washington, the Supreme Court is moving forward with a ceremony welcoming new Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Both President Donald Trump and new acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker are expected to attend.

41 Latinos In Congress, 2 Races Still Undecided

Although two races remain undecided, the number of Latinos who will be serving in Congress in 2019 will be rising to at least 41. There were 44 Latino Democratic candidates who ran in the midterm elections, and 33 of those 44 won. There were also 15 Latino Republican candidates who ran, and of those six won.

The Watershed Addiction Treatment Programs Offers $6K in Scholarships

The Watershed Addiction Treatment Programs has announced that it is offering six scholarships totally $6,000 to students currently enrolled at an accredited university or college. These scholarships are: a Health Care Scholarship, an Addiction Science Scholarship and an Addiction Recovery Scholarship.