Global October 2019

Update: Census Seeks Citizenship Info

U.S. Census Bureau officials confirmed that the bureau asking for drivers’ license records is in response to the president’s order to gather records to better determine citizenship.

Global October 2019

Alexa Is Fluent In Spanish; Top 5 Stories

Alexa, Amazon’s virtual assistant, is now able to understand and respond in Spanish via the Alexa app. Oprah Winfrey donated $13 million for scholarships at Morehouse College.

Global October 2019

Mulvaney: "That's Why We Held Up The Money"

During a press briefing Mick Mulvaney indicated that a quid pro quo was at play for the military aid to Ukraine. He later issued a statement that there was no quid pro quo.

Global October 2019

One Giant Leap For Womankind

Christina Koch and Jessica Meir floated outside of the International Space Station to fix a broken part, marking the first time that a woman floated out without a male crewmate.

Health Care October 2019

Border Patrol In Hospitals Across US

Some doctors say border patrol’s growing presence in health care facilities around the country could frighten patients from seeking care in cities with large immigrant populations.

Global October 2019

Will US Require DNA From Asylum-Seekers?

Amended regulations require the majority of migrants crossing the border between official entry points to give DNA samples, which would be added to an FBI database.

Legal October 2019

$260M Deal To Settle Opioids Lawsuit

Drug distributors AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health and McKesson, and Drugmaker Teva have reached a $260 million settlement in opioids lawsuit.

Hispanic Community October 2019

Chile's Subway Fare Hike Suspended

A subway fare hike has been rolled back amid violent student protests. The suspension comes one day after Chilean President Sebastián Piñera declared a state of emergency.

Global October 2019

Trudeau Wins; 10 Things To Know

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has won a second term. Hyperinflation in Venezuela has lead to a barter system where motorists are paying for gas with things like candy and cigarettes.

Global October 2019

New AP-NORC Poll On US Identity

While a new AP-NORC poll shows that majorities of Americans agree on such things as the American dream, there is division on some other aspects of national identity.

Hispanic Community October 2019

Trump 2020 Targeting Hispanic Vote

The reelection campaign for President Donald Trump is seeking the Hispanic vote in nontraditional places such as Pennsylvania. The campaign is also focusing on key swing states.

Financing October 2019

$28M Fund For 30 Scholarships

Princeton Theological Seminary is setting up a $28 million fund to provide 30 scholarships as reparations for slavery. The seminary is also setting up doctoral fellowships.

Hispanic Community October 2019

In Mexico, 'Green Gold' Brings Violence

Soaring consumption of avocados in the United States has helped raise parts of western Mexico out of poverty but has also attracted gangs and cartels.

Global October 2019

California Wildfire Forces Evacuations

A wildfire that has grown to 15 square miles (10,000 acres) has forced evacuations north of San Francisco in Sonoma County.

Hispanic Community October 2019

Spain Exhumes Late Dictator’s Remains

Gen. Francisco Franco’s remains have been moved from a mausoleum outside Madrid to Mingorrubio cemetery where his wife is buried for reburial in a small family crypt.