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Global August 2018

Education Dept. Proposals On Guns In Schools Sparks Outcry

Should states be allowed to use federal funds be used to purchase guns for schools? This is the question being considered by the Education Department. Democratic lawmakers and educators, however, are widely criticizing the possible plan with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi calling the idea "one of the most egregious, short-sighted and dangerous executive branch abuses of our education system in modern history."

Hispanic Community August 2018

Report: Personnel Issues At Migrant Child Housing Facilities

Inspections of 13 Southwest Key facilities that are housing migrant children separated from their families at the U.S.-Mexico border have revealed personnel records concerns, including personnel records with late applications for fingerprint clearance cards, as well as bedrooms that didn't give enough square footage per individual or didn't have privacy curtains.

Global August 2018

We Did See Him With Two Hands on a Gun

Witnesses say they saw David Katz, who is suspected of a deadly shooting during an online video game tournament, from the back as they fled. John McCain’s private burial service will take place next weekend. The Pope has neither confirmed McCarrick claims. Russian hackers have been trying to steal private correspondence of Christian Orthodox figures.

Hispanic Community August 2018

As More Immigrants Wear Monitors, Effectiveness Is Disputed

Both advocacy groups and the government are opposing fitting immigrant families caught in the U.S. illegally with electronic monitoring devices. Government officials have said that once deportation proceedings begin, these devices lose their effectiveness. Advocacy groups have said the devices are inhumane and inappropriate.

Global August 2018

St. Mary's University Garden Helps Feed Low-Income Residents

A university garden is helping its Minnesota community. St. Mary’s University established its garden a year ago and is currently growing tomatoes, beets, potatoes, onions and asparagus. These produce are donated to the food shelter at Winona Volunteer Services and helps provide free food once a month to low-income residents.

Global August 2018

Arizona Higher Education Institutions Bring Real-World Experiences To STEM Courses

Arizona State University and Phoenix College are collaborating on the development of Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CURE) to pave the way to students to make long-lasting impressions in the world. Their goal is to design, implement and access research projects, so students can gain hands-on, real-world experience to shape them into better scientists or citizens.

Global August 2018

The Latest: NAFTA Is Being Renamed US-Mexico Trade Agreement

President Donald Trump has announced that he intends to terminate NAFTA. Its replacement is to be called “the United States-Mexico Trade Agreement. This move would exclude Canada, which has been the third NAFTA partner. The article below is a timeline of the latest events related to this story.

Hispanic Community August 2018

Preliminary US-Mexico Trade Deal Leaves Trail Of Uncertainty

The possibility of NAFTA being replaced by a new deal between the United States and Mexico has raised questions, regarding future trade. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the U.S. has reached a preliminary new trade deal with Mexico. At this time, Canada is not a part of this preliminary deal. Can Canada be coaxed or coerced into a new deal?

Arts and Media August 2018

ALMA Awards Return After 3 Years In Agreement With Fuse

A multi-year agreement with Fuse Media means the ALMAs or the American Latino Media Arts Awards will be returning this fall after a three-year hiatus. The ALMAs’ return coincides with the 50th anniversary of UnidosUS, which was previously known as National Council of La Raza.

Global August 2018

SUNY Oneonta Alumni Use Letters To Help New Students

SUNY Oneonta implemented a new project that aims to help new students transition into college life with letters from alumni. Seventy letters were written to distribute to freshmen and transfer students. Students received letters from alumni that lived in the exact same dorm room when they attended the college.

Hispanic Community August 2018

Hurricane's Death Toll In Puerto Rico Put At Nearly 3,000

The death toll in Puerto Rico regarding Hurricane Maria has been raised to 2,975 by Puerto Rico’s governor, Ricardo Rossello. Previously reports had the number at 64. The new number is due to findings by researchers at the Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University.

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