Health Care June 2019

HIV Prevention Drug Services Expanded

The SIU School of Medicine is working with the Southern Seven Health Department in an effort to expand HIV prevention drug services to some rural areas.

Global June 2019

Border Official: Aid Needed To Save Lives

Acting Customs and Border Protection Commissioner John Sanders said that if Congress doesn’t pass $4.6 billion in emergency funding, more migrant children might die.

Global June 2019

Ortiz Not Intended Target Of Shooting

According to Dominican officials, the shooting of former David Ortiz is a case of mistaken identity and that the intended target was another man sitting at the same table as Ortiz.

Technology June 2019

Facebook’s Currency Faces Pushback

Facebook’s plan to create a new cryptocurrency is raising concerns, including how and if it can be monitored, so it can’t be used for illegal activities or to hurt consumers.

Financing June 2019

New Scholarship Honors Anthony Bourdain

The Culinary Institute of America and Chefs Eric Ripert & José Andrés are honoring Anthony Bourdain with a new scholarship. The announcement comes days before Bourdain’s birthday.

Global June 2019

In-State Tuition News; Top 5 Headlines

There are 20 states where undocumented students can receive tuition. A new scholarship honors Anthony Bourdain. Puerto Rico sees a population drop as U.S. Latino population grows.

Global June 2019

10 Minutes To Spare

Ten minutes before they were to be launched, President Donald Trump called off Iranian strikes that were in retaliation for Iran downing an unmanned American surveillance drone.

Global June 2019

Migrant Kids Describe Neglect At Facility

The 250 minors (ranging from infants to teens) at a Texas border facility are dealing with inadequate food, water and sanitation; neglect; and mistreatment.

Arts and Media June 2019

Barry Manilow Gifts High School $100K

East Duplin High School has received $100,000 worth of band instruments and uniforms from Barry Manilow. The school is recovering from Hurricane Florence.

Global June 2019

Moon Landing Remembered; 10 Things To Know

It is the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. The U.S. secretary of state is setting out to build a coalition against Iran. 2020 presidential candidates consider debate tactics.

Global June 2019

Q&A On Census Citizenship Question

The following is a Q&A of some of the most important questions currently being debated and litigated, regarding adding a citizenship question to the Census?

Global June 2019

Government Moves Migrant Kids

The majority of children at a Border Patrol station in Texas have been moved by the government after AP exposed inadequate sanitation, water and food and other bad treatment.

Global June 2019

Migrant Families Aid Bill In Jeopardy

A $4.5 billion aid bill for migrant families may be vetoed by the White House. The White House says the bill would hamstring border security efforts.

Hispanic Community June 2019

Cuba Restores Oldest Jewish Cemetery

Cuba is restoring its oldest Jewish cemetery as part of an initiative to spruce up Havana ahead of the 500th anniversary of its founding, which is in November.

Global June 2019

Showdown Looms Over Border Aid Package

The House has passed a $4.5 billion emergency border aid package, but the Republican-led Senate might try to force Democrats to send the president a different companion measure.