Global November 2019

Latest On Deaths On USC Campus

Investigations into some of the nine student deaths at the University of Southern California are exploring the possibility of drug overdoses.

Global November 2019

Latest On California High School Shooting

Two students were killed at Saugus High School in Los Angeles during a school shooting. The 16-year-old suspect shot five students before shooting himself.

Global November 2019

Latest On Fatal California Shooting

Police are searching for “unknown suspects” who snuck into a backyard party and shot and killed four and wounded six others. Party guests were watching TV when the attack happened.

Financing November 2019

New Conservation Scholarship

The Illinois Conservation Foundation is offering special scholarships for high school students interested in conservation. The four scholarships are $2,000 each.

Health Care November 2019

School Gives $250K For Medicaid Expansion

A question regarding expanding Medicaid in Missouri may be added to the 2020 ballot thanks to the efforts of Washington University. The school has contributed $250,000 to this effort.

Financing November 2019

Government Figures: US Latinas’ Income

New information from the government shows that U.S. Latinas must work one year, 10 months and 20 days to match the yearly income of white, non-Hispanic males.

Health Care November 2019

Virginia Tech’s Pediatric Health Center

Children’s National Hospital is teaming up with Virginia Tech to establish a biomedical research facility. The 12,000-square-foot center’s focus will be on pediatric health.

Global November 2019

College’s Gator Mart To Meet Food Needs

Houston Food Bank and Brazosport College have partnered to create Gator Mart, a food pantry that offers fresh fruits, vegetables and meat, as well as clothing for job interviews.

Health Care November 2019

Medicare Drug Plan Finder Has Glitch

Seniors could sign up for a Medicare plan whose coverage costs far more than they need to pay thanks to a glitch in Medicare’s revamped prescription plan finder.

Hispanic Community November 2019

Venezuela Students Protest March Blocked

Venezuela university students’ attempt to stage a protest march to Caracas’ main military base was cut short by a National Guard blockade. The protest was against President Maduro.

Hispanic Community November 2019

Wave Of Discontent In Colombia

Tens of thousands of Colombians took to the street in one of the biggest protests in Colombia’s recent history. The protestors expressed anger with President Iván Duque.

Arts and Media December 2019

Immigration And Ballroom Dance Industry

Federal tightening of visa application rules is impacting the ballroom dance industry. Studio owners say efforts to hire instructors are hampered without overseas help.

Global December 2019

Diversity Marks US Rhodes Scholars

The 32 individuals selected from more than 236 applicants from 90 U.S. college and universities for the latest class of U.S. Rhodes Scholars are mainly from minority groups.

Global December 2019

Schools Teach Refugee, Migrant Kids

Valencia Newcomer School helps migrant and refugee children learning English skills and classroom customs such as raising their hands and standing in line.

Global December 2019

High School Shooting In Wisconsin

A shooting this morning at Oshkosh West High School ended with a police officer confronting an armed student. Both the officer and the student were wounded and taken to hospitals.