Arts and Media January 2019

Oscar Nominations 2019

Alfonso Cuaron (“Roma”) has tied the record for the most decorated Oscar nominee ever for one film with nods for original best picture, screenplay, direction and cinematography.

Global January 2019

Trump's Shutdown Proposal’s Fate

Trump’s proposal (“End The Shutdown And Secure The Border Act”) faces uncertainty in the Senate. The legislation would extend DACA protections in exchange for border wall funding.

Arts and Media January 2019

Parkland Survivors Write Book

Students and teachers who lived through the deadly school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School have written a book about their experience.

Global January 2019

Shutdown: Week 5

The Senate will be voting on two proposals: 1) trade wall funding for temporary protections regarding DACA and 2) reopen the government through Feb. 8.

Global January 2019

430 Mistaken College Admissions Sent

The University of South Florida St. Petersburg sent out 430 acceptance letters for applicants who were still under review. These letters were quickly revoked by email.

Hispanic Community January 2019

Pope: Fear Of Migration Makes Us Crazy

As he began his trip to Central America, Pope Francis responded to reporters’ questions about the proposed border wall that the fear of migration is “making us crazy.”

Hispanic Community January 2019

Mariano Rivera Makes Hall Of Fame

Mariano Rivera became baseball’s first unanimous Hall of Fame selection, receiving all 425 votes. Edgar Martinez, Mike Mussina and Roy Halladay also made the Hall of Fame.

Global January 2019

Shutdown: 6 In 10 Americans Blame Trump

A new AP-NORC poll shows 34 percent of Americans approve of President Donald Trump's job performance, which is down from 42 percent one month earlier.

Hispanic Community January 2019

Maduro Faces Off With US

Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro digs in for a fight with the Trump administration while Juan Guaido, the leader of the National Assembly, claims to hold the presidency.

Hispanic Community January 2019

Families Keep Trying To Cross Border

President Donald Trump’s proposed border wall is unlikely on its own to stop the families crossing the U.S.-Mexico border by the thousands each month.

Global January 2019

DeVos, Trump, STEM; Top 5 Headlines

While Betsy DeVos faces sharp scrutiny from House Democrats, polling shows 6 in 10 Americans blame President Donald Trump for the shutdown. Our STEM Careers issue is available online.

Hispanic Community January 2019

Pope Brings Festival To Youth In Panama

Pope Francis, who believes that prisoners deserve the same dignity as everyone else, is putting his beliefs into practice by bringing World Youth Day to detained youth in Panama.

Global January 2019

The Opioid Scourge; 10 Things To Know

President Trump has expressed skepticism about the House and Senate crafting a budget agreement. Families numbering in the hundreds of thousands deal with the opioid crisis.

Hispanic Community January 2019

Deadly Tornado Hits Havana

At least three people were killed and 172 others injured as a result of the tornado that hit Havana, according to Cuba’s president, Miguel Diaz-Canel.

Hispanic Community January 2019

Misery In Venezuela

According to economists, the longer the standoff between opposition leader Juan Guadio and Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro, the more likely Venezuelan citizens will suffer.