Global August 2020

100th Anniversary Of Women's Suffrage

The 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage is both a reminder of positive progress but also of how women in Latino, African American and other communities continue to face barriers.

Global August 2020

Nearly 40 Fires Rage Across California

Across California, fires are forcing thousands to evacuate. A state fire spokesperson said, “we are stretched thin for crews,” and that, “air resources have been stretched thin.”

Global August 2020

Nearly 40 Fires Rage Across California

Across California, fires are forcing thousands to evacuate. A state fire spokesperson said, “we are stretched thin for crews,” and that, “air resources have been stretched thin.”

Global August 2020

Democrats Across America Nominate Biden

The first-ever virtual roll call vote took place at the Democratic National Convention. As a result, the Democratic Party has formally nominated Joe Biden as its candidate.

Global August 2020

Ex-Trump Adviser Charged In Border Wall Scheme

Steve Bannon, the former chief strategist to President Donald Trump, has been arrested; he and three others allegedly pocketed donations from the “We Build The Wall” fundraiser.

Health Care August 2020

US Virus Deaths Reveal Toll On People Of Color

New coronavirus information from the CDC has revealed an outsize toll on people of color, specifically Blacks, Hispanics, Native Americans and Asian Americans.

Global August 2020

Hurricane Tropical Storm Forecast

In a possible historical first, tropical storms Marco and Laura may combine and create life-threatening winds and flooding; areas in potential danger range from Texas to Alabama.

Health Care August 2020

What Is Convalescent Plasma Treatment?

Plasma from patients who have recovered from COVID-19 received emergency authorization as a COVID-19 treatment by President Donald Trump. But some experts warn more study is needed.

Health Care August 2020

Do Children Have To Wear Masks In School?

The World Health Organization says factors like how widespread COVID-19 transmission is in an area is important when determining if a child 6-to-11 should wear a mask.

Global August 2020

Hurricane Laura Aims At US Coast

Laura has strengthened from a tropical storm into a hurricane and is expected to strengthen into a Category 3 hurricane. Areas of Texas and Louisiana are being evacuated.

Health Care August 2020

VSU Reverses Decision To Reopen Campus

Concerns about preventing the spread of coronavirus between the students has led VSU to not reopen campus and instead go fully virtual for the beginning of the academic year.

Global August 2020

Hurricane Laura Now Forecast To Be Category 4

Laura is forecast to be become a “formidable” Category 4 hurricane. In addition, the storm may be recharged by the Atlantic Ocean and strike the northeast.

Health Care August 2020

Experts Bewildered By New COVID Testing Advice

Health experts are bewildered by new COVID-19 guidelines: now the CDC’s website states testing is not necessary for those who have been in close contact with an infected individual.

Global August 2020

Laura Blasts Gulf Coast

The Gulf Coast is being pounded by wind, rain and a wall of seawater from Hurricane Laura. A 14-year-old has been killed, and the northeast could also be hit.

Financing August 2020

More Than 1M Americans File For Unemployment

More than 1 million Americans have again applied for jobless aid. More than 14.5 million are collecting unemployment aid, which is much higher than last year’s number of 1.7 million.