Global October 2019

School: ICE Agents Sought Student Records

A Metro Nashville Public Schools statement says ICE visited Una Elementary School, seeking student records. An ICE spokesman says he is doubtful this happened but is investigating.

Hispanic Community October 2019

Ecuador's Deadly Political Crisis

The Associated Press breaks down who’s who in the political crisis in Ecuador, including Ecuadorian President Lenín Moreno and former President Rafael Correa.

Health Care October 2019

Could Suits Against Sacklers Be Stopped?

A hearing in federal bankruptcy court may determine how much the Sackler family will be held accountable for the opioid crisis and Purdue Pharma’s part in it.

Hispanic Community October 2019

500th Anniversary Of Havana

Three colleges from The City University of New York in collaboration with the School of Visual Arts (SVA) will celebrate the 500th anniversary of the founding of Havana.

Global October 2019

Latest On Syria; 10 Things To Know

President Donald Trump has directed U.S. troops to begin pulling out of northern Syria. Floodwaters from a typhoon have left as many as 36 dead in Japan.

Global October 2019

Census Bureau Seeks Citizenship Info

State data, including driver’s license information, is being sought by the U.S. Census Bureau. It has also made a new request regarding recipients of government assistance.

Hispanic Community October 2019

Ecuador Deal Cancels Austerity Plan

Ecuador’s President Lenín Moreno and indigenous leaders struck a deal that cancels a disputed austerity plan. This ends nearly two weeks of protests.

Global October 2019

Hundreds Of Migrants Corralled In Mexico

Migrants numbering in the hundreds were corralled at a detention center in southern Mexico. Migrants were from Central America, the Caribbean and Africa.

Health Care October 2019

States' Position On Tentative Opioid Deal

Which states have accepted the terms of a deal with Purdue Pharma and which have rejected it so far? The following breaks down the states’ positions.

Hispanic Community October 2019

Ecuador Crisis Weakens President

Ecuador’s President Lenín Moreno has signed a decree that will return gas prices to subsidized levels. This comes one day after he struck a deal to cancel an austerity package.

Legal October 2019

Public Aid And Green Cards

Federal Judges in California, New York and Washington have temporarily blocked the president’s policy to deny green cards for immigrants on public aid like Medicaid and food stamps.

Legal October 2019

New Law Impacts California Teachers

A new law in California allows teachers, co-workers and employers to seek gun violence restraining orders. The bill was vetoed twice by the former governor, Jerry Brown.

Global October 2019

Takeaways: Democratic Debate

The topics covered in the latest debate between the Democratic presidential candidates included taxes, health care, impeachment and gun control.

Legal October 2019

Results Of Sandy Hook Defamation Case

The father of one of the children killed in the Sandy Hook shooting, has been awarded $450,000 in a defamation case against conspiracy theorists claiming the shooting never happened.

Global October 2019

Congressman Elijah Cummings Has Died

Congressman Elijah Cummings has died of complications from longstanding health problems. The 68-year-old congressman was the chairman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee.