Global November 2019

US Child Survivors Of Mexico Ambush

Eight children have survived the recent ambush in Mexico involving drug cartel gunmen. Mexican officials said the gunmen may have mistaken the group's SUVs for those of a rival gang.

Arts and Media November 2019

'Sesame Street' Turns 50

The beloved children’s television program, “Sesame Street,” is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The show premiered during a turbulent time in United States.

Health Care November 2019

Childhood Trauma Linked To Adult Illness

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has shown a link between childhood trauma and adult illnesses such as heart disease.

Financing November 2019

US Productivity Falls—1st Time Since 2015

U.S. productivity was down for the first time in nearly four years. In addition, economic growth is slowing in part because the stimulus from Trump administration tax cuts is fading.

Global November 2019

Migrants Live In Fear At Mexico-US Border

The Trump administration has returned 55,000 migrants to Mexico to wait for their cases to wind through immigration courts. These migrants are living in fear as violence flares.

Hispanic Community November 2019

CasaCuba At FIU Receives $750K

The National Endowment for the Humanities recently gave $750,000 to CasaCuba at Florida International University, which is a Cuban heritage center and think tank.

Financing November 2019

2020 Ezra Jack Keats Mini-Grant Program

The 2020 Ezra Jack Keats Mini-Grant Program will be awarding approximately 70 grants (up to $500 each) to teachers and librarians in public schools and libraries.

Global November 2019

Student’s Puerto Rico ID Rejected?

A Purdue University student said CVS workers questioned his immigration status. Antonio Banderas is starring in new Spanish-language version of “A Chorus Line.”

Global November 2019

Impeachment In The Classroom

The impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump has become a way to teach students about topics like the Constitution and presidential power.

Technology November 2019

US Phones Hit With Wave Of Unsent Texts

A telecom vendor said a server failing on Feb. 14 caused nearly 170,000 texts to not be sent. When the server was reactivated this week, the texts were finally sent, causing confusion.

Global November 2019

Impeachment Inquiry Goes Public

The impeachment inquiry is going from closed door hearings to live public ones. Ex-president Jimmy Carter draws hundreds to his Sunday school class in Georgia.

Legal November 2019

DACA Supreme Court Ruling Nears

Martín Batalla Vidal is a 29-year-old Mexican immigrant, a certified nursing assistant and a lead plaintiff in a DACA-related case that is going before the Supreme Court.

Hispanic Community November 2019

Bolivia In Power Void

The president of Bolivia’s resignation, as well as the resignations of seemingly every person constitutionally in line to succeed him, has left a power void for the country.

Hispanic Community November 2019

Spain Faces More Uncertainty

With the political divide between the left and the right widening, Spain is facing more uncertainty after it’s recent national vote.

Legal November 2019

Latest On Sandy Hook Shooting Lawsuit

The Sandy Hook shooting lawsuit involving Remington Arms, the maker of the rifle used in the massacre, is going forward. The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Remington Arms.