Global April 2019

Senate Showdown Looms; 10 Things To Know

Senate Democrats’ demand for additional aid for Puerto Rico is rebuffed by Senate Republicans. A woman suspected in the killing of the half brother of Kim Jong Un could be freed.

Arts and Media April 2019

‘The Prayer’ Concerto For Venezuela

Alfonso Tenreiro has composed a concerto called “The Prayer” that’s inspired by the political unrest in Venezuela. Tenreiro’s concerto is to be performed at an upcoming festival.

Hispanic Community April 2019

Mexico To Issue Humanitarian Visas

Mexico will be issuing limited humanitarian visas to some of the approximately 2,500 Caribbean and Central American migrants that are currently in Chiapas.

Global April 2019

Trump Considering An 'Immigration Czar'

President Trump is considering naming a “border” or “immigration czar” and is considering at least two potential candidates: Kris Kobach and Ken Cuccinelli.

Global April 2019

DeVos Backs Push To Expand School Vouchers

Betsy DeVos is supportive of Tennessee pushing to expand school vouchers throughout its state, telling reporters that "School choice and education freedom is on the march…”

Health Care April 2019

Paralyzing Illness Afflicting Children

There were 228 confirmed cases last year in the U.S. of the acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), a rare illness that can cause paralysis and death. It is striking children more and more.

Global April 2019

Trump Eases Up On Threat To Close Border

The president took a step back on his threat to close the border as officials in his administration explored half measures like stopping only foot traffic at particular crossings.

Hispanic Community April 2019

Juan Guaido Stripped Of Immunity

Venezuela opposition leader Juan Guaido has been stripped of his immunity by loyalists to President Nicolas Maduro. This turn of events could lead to Guaido’s prosecution and arrest.

Health Care April 2019

Do E-Cigarettes Trigger Seizures?

Can nicotine-vaping devices trigger seizures in some people? The Food and Drug Administration says it’s not clear if e-cigarettes cause seizures but that there is cause for concern.

Hispanic Community April 2019

MEChA Eyes Name Change Amid Furor

The student leaders of MEChA voted to drop the “Chicano” and “Aztlan” references in MEChA’s name over concerns that the words are anti-black, anti-indigenous and homophobic.

Global April 2019

Scholarship And CBS; Top 5 Headlines

The Miller Lite Brewed to be Bright scholarship is open. The “One Day at a Time” reboot might have a new home: CBS All Access. Nickelodeon's “Canticos” features bilingual baby animals.

Global April 2019

A Look At The State Of The Wall On The Border

Building a wall or not building a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border has become a hot button political topic. But what is currently on the border?

Global April 2019

The Prom Must Go On

Bay High School in Panama City, Florida, is still getting their prom despite the city being ravaged by Hurricane Michael.

Global April 2019

From Iran To Vaccines; 10 Things To Know

The president is planning to designate Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as a “foreign terrorist organization.” Vaccines were blocked in Yemen during cholera epidemic.

Global April 2019

Nielsen Out At Homeland Security

Kirstjen Nielsen has resigned as the Homeland Security secretary. Kevin McAleenan, U.S. Customs and Border Protection commissioner, is taking over as the department’s acting head.