Global December 2019

Impeachment Invitation Rejected

The White House has stated that it will not be participating in the first impeachment hearing before the House Judiciary Committee. A measles outbreak is devastating Samoa.

Global December 2019

Schools Close; US East Braces For Storm

The storm that caused problems for Thanksgiving travel is not done yet, leading to school and office closures, as well as the cancellation or delay of hundreds of flights.

Hispanic Community December 2019

Mexican Border Town Gripped By Fear

Villa Union, a town near the U.S.-Mexico border, is beginning cleaning up after 22 people were killed during a gunbattle involving security forces and drug cartel members.

Arts and Media December 2019

Immigration And Ballroom Dance Industry

Federal tightening of visa application rules is impacting the ballroom dance industry. Studio owners say efforts to hire instructors are hampered without overseas help.

Global December 2019

Diversity Marks US Rhodes Scholars

The 32 individuals selected from more than 236 applicants from 90 U.S. college and universities for the latest class of U.S. Rhodes Scholars are mainly from minority groups.

Hispanic Community December 2019

Update On Villa Union Gunfights

The follow article offers a timeline of events regarding the recent gunfights in Villa Union, a town near the U.S.-Mexico border, where 22 people were killed.

Global December 2019

Schools Teach Refugee, Migrant Kids

Valencia Newcomer School helps migrant and refugee children learning English skills and classroom customs such as raising their hands and standing in line.

Global December 2019

Food Stamp Change May Affect 200K Students

A Trump administration proposal that is expected to reduce the number of food stamps enrollees could impact around 200,000 Florida students.

Financing December 2019

Post-Grad Life With Loans

As of June 2019, student loan debt was $1.48 trillion, and about 81% of this debt is composed of federal direct loans, according to Federal Student Aid, an office of the DOE.

Global December 2019

Happiness 101

The psychology course “The Art and Science of Happiness” is being added to the curriculum at the University of Montana. Harvard, Yale and other schools have added similar classes.

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.

Global December 2019

Town Gripped By Fear; Top 5 Headlines

A small town near the U.S.-Mexico border is beginning cleaning up after 22 people were killed during a gunbattle. Scientists are racing to document indigenous sites in Puerto Rico.

Global December 2019

Volcano Erupts In New Zealand

A volcanic eruption on New Zealand’s White Island is responsible for the deaths of five tourists with more expected deaths to be confirmed. Saudi gunman blasted U.S. on Twitter.

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.