Health Care November 2019

Health Risks Grip Migrant Camp

A refugee camp made up of tents (some patched together with garbage bags) is facing stench from fires and piles of human wastes and freezing temperatures.

Global November 2019

Flooding In Venice, 10 Things To Know

Record-breaking flooding hits in Venice. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the president is welcome to answer impeachment inquiry questions in writing or appear in person.

Global November 2019

Latest On Fatal California Shooting

Police are searching for “unknown suspects” who snuck into a backyard party and shot and killed four and wounded six others. Party guests were watching TV when the attack happened.

Global November 2019

The 1st Youth Climate Congress

Some were from elementary school. Others were in college. But all the students at the first Youth Climate Congress were there to prepare a resolution on climate change.

Global November 2019

Migrants Stuck In Lawless Limbo

Due to Trump administration policies migrants must remain for weeks or months in the lawless border state of Tamaulipas as they await court dates in the United States.

Health Care November 2019

Sacklers' Affiliate Push OxyContin Sales

Sacklers’ affiliate, Mundipharma, is pushing OxyContin sales in China even as their drug making company, Purdue Pharma, is collapsing under lawsuits connected to the opioid crisis.

Financing November 2019

Oregon State Gets $3.3M Grant From NSF

The NSF has given Oregon State University a $3.3 million grant to study the impact of pollution from tiny plastics on aquatic life like inland silversides and oyster larvae.

Financing November 2019

Free Tuition For Late Firefighter's Kids

The three children of the late Worcester Fire Lt. Jason Menard have been offered free tuition by eight colleges. Menard was recently killed in the line of duty.

Legal November 2019

Latino War Veteran Files $1M Claim

Latino American war veteran Jilmar Ramos-Gomez was born in Michigan. His lawyers say he was wrongfully detained by immigration agents and have filed a $1 million claim.

Arts and Media November 2019

Mister Rogers' Actual Neighborhoods

Tom Hanks will be playing Mister Rogers in the movie “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.” Mister Rogers’ positive messages continues to impact real neighborhoods in Pittsburgh.

Health Care November 2019

Medicare Drug Plan Finder Has Glitch

Seniors could sign up for a Medicare plan whose coverage costs far more than they need to pay thanks to a glitch in Medicare’s revamped prescription plan finder.

Global November 2019

US Latina Income; Top 5 Headlines

New U.S. government figures show U.S. Latinas need twice the time to match the yearly income of white, non-Hispanic males. Michelle Obama honors Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Hispanic Community November 2019

Venezuela Students Protest March Blocked

Venezuela university students’ attempt to stage a protest march to Caracas’ main military base was cut short by a National Guard blockade. The protest was against President Maduro.

Hispanic Community November 2019

Wave Of Discontent In Colombia

Tens of thousands of Colombians took to the street in one of the biggest protests in Colombia’s recent history. The protestors expressed anger with President Iván Duque.

Financing November 2019

$10M School Safety Fund

More than 100 schools have new funding for school safety projects thanks to a $10 million school safety fund. The decision by Colorado county officials follows a fatal school shooting.