Hispanic Community August 2019

Thousands Gather For El Paso Memorial

Thousands came to Southwest University Park for a memorial for the victims of the shooting in El Paso. "Hate will never overcome our love," El Paso Mayor Dee Margo said at the ceremony.

Hispanic Community August 2019

"Letter Of Solidarity" To US Latinos

More than 150 artists, writers and leaders have written a “letter of solidarity” to U.S. Latinos who may feel "terrified, heartbroken and defeated by the barrage of attacks."

Hispanic Community August 2019

ICE Raids: What About The Employers?

The recent immigration raid led to 680 arrests of workers at seven chicken-processing plants. But what about the employers who hire workers who are in the U.S. illegally?

Health Care August 2019

Doctors Weigh In On New Green Card Rule

Health experts are warning that the new rule that would deny green cards to many immigrants using public assistance programs like Medicaid will lead to poorer health and rising costs.

Hispanic Community August 2019

‘Monster’ Wildfire On Canary Islands

A wildfire on the Canary Islands forced the evacuation of more than 9,000 people. The “monster” blaze was reported throwing flames 160 feet into the air and racing across woodlands.

Legal August 2019

NY, 2 Other States Sue Over Green Card Rule

More states are suing over the new immigration rule that blocks many immigrants from getting green cards if they are using public assistance programs like food stamps and Medicaid.

Global August 2019

End To Limits On Child Detention?

The so-called Flores agreement requires detained children to be released as quickly as possible and to be kept in the least restrictive setting. President Trump is moving to end this.

Global August 2019

Drivers Harassing Buses With Migrant Kids

Signs reading "Migrant and Seasonal Head Start" are going to be concealed or removed from buses because officials say that drivers have been following and harassing them.

Health Care August 2019

Duo To Push Opioid Settlement To Hospitals

The former governor of Ohio and the president of WVU are creating Citizens for Effective Opioid Treatment, a nonprofit to steer money from opioid settlements to hospitals.

Global August 2019

Conn: 200K Impacted By Immigration Change

The new green cards rule could impact as many as 200,000 Connecticut residents. This number includes tens of thousands of kids enrolled in the HUSKY health insurance program.

Financing August 2019

GW To End Fixed Undergrad Tuition

GW is planning to start setting tuition rates on an annual basis instead of having a fixed tuition for incoming on-campus undergraduate students. Changes are slated to begin fall 2020.

Global August 2019

China: Tariff Hike On $75B Of US Products

As the G7 Summit approaches, China announced tariff increases on $75 billion of U.S. products and will also increase import duties on U.S.-made auto parts and autos.

Global August 2019

$100K Reward In Virginia Tech Cold Case

A $100,000 reward is being offered for information regarding the killing of two Virginia Tech sophomores back in 2009. The students were found dead with gunshot wounds in a parking lot.

Global August 2019

Tropical Storm Dorian Nears Caribbean

Tropical Storm Dorian has the potential to become a small hurricane and impact Puerto Rico and the Northern Windward Islands in the coming days. The storm is nearing the Caribbean.

Health Care August 2019

University In Maryland To Get $387K

The National Institute of General Medical Sciences has awarded $387,000 to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore for research in areas like biological chemistry.