Legal December 2019

Minnesota Sues E-Cigarette Maker

The attorney general of Minnesota is suing e-cigarette maker Juul Labs, accusing the company of unlawfully targeting young people, leading to youth vaping being on the rise.

Health Care December 2019

Cellphone-Linked Face Injuries Spike

A recent study by facial plastic surgeon Dr. Boris Paskhover of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School has found that emergency rooms have seen a spike in cellphone-linked face injuries.

Health Care December 2019

Tufts U Severs Ties With Sackler Family

In the wake of the opioid crisis and its related lawsuits, Tufts University is severing its ties with the Sackler family, which owns the OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma.

Financing December 2019

Free-Tuition For Low-Income Students

Students from lower income families may be eligible for financial aid to attend the University of Nevada, Reno through the Nevada Guarantee program.

Global December 2019

Teachers, Guns And Debate

An AP investigation into accidental shootings at law enforcement agencies is raising questions about arming teachers as a way to deal with mass shootings at schools.

Health Care December 2019

Healthier But Not Happier?

Although teens in North Dakota are smoking and drinking less, they are dealing with feelings of hopelessness and suicidal thoughts more often, according a recent survey.

Global December 2019

2 Articles Of Impeachment Against Trump

Two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump have been announced: 1) abuse of power and 2) obstruction of Congress. Voting is expected in a matter of days.

Financing December 2019

Only Partial Loan Relief For Students?

Under new Education Department rules defrauded students will only receive full loan forgiveness if they earn far less than their peers and may receive relief 25%-75% of their debt.

Global December 2019

Order Targets Antisemitism At Colleges

A new executive order will broaden the federal government definition of antisemitism and instruct it to be used in enforcing laws against discrimination on college campuses.

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

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."

Health Care December 2019

Opioid Overdose Treatment Pushed Abroad

Mundipharma, the international affiliate of Purdue Pharma, is pushing naloxone, an opioid overdose treatment, abroad. It is also working to dominate the market for the treatment.

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

NJ Passes New Driver’s License Bill

A N.J. bill allows immigrants to get driver’s licenses without proving they are in the U.S. legally. Thirteen states permit immigrants without legal status to get driver’s licenses.

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.