Global July 2019

Latest On US Asylum Restrictions

UNHCR says it’s “deeply concerned” about new U.S. asylum restrictions. The Trump administration said it’ll end asylum protections for most migrants arriving at the southern border.

Global July 2019

Indiana's College Graduation Rates Are Up

A new report from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education shows that nearly 41% of students at Indiana colleges graduated on time last year, which is up from about 28% five years ago.

Global July 2019

Confusion, Fear Reigns On Mexico Border

The new U.S. policy that all but eliminates refuge claims by Central Americans has gone into effect. Reports are there is confusion and fear on the U.S.-Mexico border.

Health Care July 2019

Opioid Shipments Ballooned As Crisis Grew

Federal data shows drugmakers and distributors increased opioid painkiller shipments nationally from 2006 to 2012. Over that time period, 76 billion pills were distributed in all.

Health Care July 2019

Minnesota And Malpractice Lawsuits

An article on authenticmedicine.com by Douglas Farrago, M.D. titled “No Existing Relationship Needed To Sue a Doctor” explores a malpractice lawsuit in Minnesota.

Global July 2019

Notre Dame Fire Impacts Local Schools

The fire that devastated Notre Dame back in April is impacting area schools, which now have high lead levels. The cathedral’s lead roof was melted away during the blaze.

Health Care July 2019

UMD Receives $750K To Train Rural Doctors

UMD’s medical school has received a $750,000 federal grant to train rural doctors. Currently, the United States is experiencing a physician shortage in rural areas.

Health Care July 2019

Geriatric Surgery Verification Program

The American College of Surgeons has launched the Geriatric Surgery Verification Program, which is designed to help optimize surgery on elderly patients at hospitals around the U.S.

Global July 2019

Camp No Limits At Quinnipiac University

Quinnipiac University’s York Hill campus is hosting a Camp No Limits program for children with limb loss. Activities include volleyball, relay races, basketball and riding bikes.

Global July 2019

Mueller To Testify July 24; Things To Know

Robert Mueller is scheduled to testify before Congress this week. “Law and Order” inspiration dies. "Avengers: Endgame" is the highest-grossing film of all time, beating "Avatar."

Arts and Media July 2019

The Power Of Dance

AileyCamp teaches students dance, as well as how to resolve conflicts, eat well and become leaders. When camp ends, Atlanta Ballet offers a full-tuition scholarship to 10 students.

Health Care July 2019

Mental Health Days For Students

Oregon is adding “mental health days” to include mental or behavioral health to its list of excused school absences. Students can now take “mental health days” as well as sick days.

Hispanic Community July 2019

Massive Blackout Hits Venezuela

A massive blackout hit Venezuela, backing up traffic and stopping the subway in Caracas. Venezuela’s government has blamed an "electromagnetic attack" on a series of dams.

Global July 2019

Super Bowl Champion Gets College Degree

Joe Andruzzi has earned his degree in liberal studies from Southern Connecticut State University. Andruzzi helped the New England Patriots win three Super Bowls and survived cancer.

Hispanic Community July 2019

ICE Releases US Citizen Wrongfully Held

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has released 18-year-old, U.S.-born citizen Francisco Erwin Galicia who was wrongfully detained for more than three weeks.