Global June 2019

'Hadestown' Wins 8 Tonys; 10 Things To Know

“Hadestown” took home the Tony for Best Musical. Former Boston Red Sox David Ortiz was shot at a bar in the Dominican Republic. President Donald Trump’s deal with Mexico is questioned.

Global June 2019

David Ortiz Shot At Dominican Republic Bar

David Ortiz, a former Boston Red Sox, was ambushed and shot at a bar in the Dominican Republic. Ortiz underwent surgery, and his condition is reported as stable.

Technology June 2019

Millions Of Students Lack Home Internet

Nearly 3 million students in the United States are struggling to keep up with their homework assignments because they do not have access to the internet at home.

Global June 2019

David Ortiz Back In Boston After Shooting

After being ambushed at a bar, David Ortiz returned to Boston. The former Red Sox underwent surgery from the attack that involved removing his gallbladder and part of his intestine.

Financing June 2019

Teen Gets $1.2M In Scholarship Offers

Sixteen-year-old Angelica Malone, who graduated with honors from Early College High School at Delaware State University, has been offered $1.2 million in scholarships.

Legal June 2019 Premium

Sentencing in College Admissions Scam

John Vandermoer may be sentenced to 13 months in prison in connection to the widespread college admissions scandal. Vandemoer got $110,000 for Stanford's sailing program.

Global June 2019

Jon Stewart Lashes Out At Congress

Jon Stewart lashed out at Congress for failing to ensure that a fund for the victims of the 9/11 attacks is funded sufficiently to pay benefits for the next 70 years.

Hispanic Community June 2019

Mexico Says Guard Deployment Beginning

Mexico’s new National Guard for immigration enforcement is beginning to be deployed, according to Mexican officials. This is part of the recent agreement between the U.S. and Mexico.

Global June 2019

6 Suspects Arrested In Ortiz Shooting

Six people have been arrested in the shooting of David Ortiz. The national police director said the attack’s alleged coordinator was offered thousands to orchestrate the shooting.

Global June 2019

Decline In Immigrants In US Illegally

The Pew Research Center has estimated that there has been a sharp decline over the past decade in Mexican immigrants in the United States illegally.

Global June 2019

Premature Baby Found In Texas Facility

An immigrant advocate discovered a premature baby at a Border Patrol facility in Texas. The baby’s mother had an emergency c-section in Mexico before crossing the border.

Health Care June 2019

No Religious Exemption For Vaccines In NY

New York has eliminated the exemption, which allows parents to not vaccinate their children for religious beliefs. The U.S. is experiencing its worse measles outbreak in decades.

Hispanic Community June 2019

Inside Mexico’s Siglo XXI Center

The Associated Press interviewed 20 people who described conditions at Mexico’s Siglo XXI detention center as overcrowded and filthy, and the agents there as allegedly abusive.

Financing June 2019

Free College Back In National Eye

A major issue for the 2020 presidential race is free college with at least 18 of the Democratic party’s 23 presidential contenders supporting some version of it.

Global June 2019

Millions Deported Before The End Of June?

On the eve of him formally announcing his re-election bid, President Donald Trump tweeted that millions of “illegal aliens” will be removed from the U.S. beginning next week.