Health Care October 2019

Washington U. Receives $7.6M

Washington University has received a $7.6 million grant to help fund creation of the St. Louis-based university's Implementation Science Center for Cancer Control.

Global October 2019

Trudeau Wins; 10 Things To Know

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has won a second term. Hyperinflation in Venezuela has lead to a barter system where motorists are paying for gas with things like candy and cigarettes.

Global October 2019

New AP-NORC Poll On US Identity

While a new AP-NORC poll shows that majorities of Americans agree on such things as the American dream, there is division on some other aspects of national identity.

Hispanic Community October 2019

What Is Behind Latin American Protests?

A wave of protests that often lead to violence and fires is surging across Latin America and the Caribbean with economic factors being a common thread.

Global October 2019

Border Wall Construction Advances

In South Texas, preparations for the installation of new segments of the border wall are underway. Work crews are laying steel along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Technology October 2019

Facebook Launches A News Section

Facebook announced that it is launching a news tab in its mobile app that will feature headlines from news organizations. It also announced that it will pay publishers for headlines.

Global October 2019

New Wildfire Erupts Near Reagan Library

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and nearby homes have been evacuated because of a new wildfire that broke out in the Simi Valley area north of Los Angeles.

Financing October 2019

Employers Help Pay Off Student Loans

About 8% of employers are offering to help repay the student loans of their workers, according to the Society for Human Resource Management. This number has doubled from 2018.

Health Care October 2019

Brown U. Awarded $6.8M In Grants

To help reduce opioid overdoses, Brown University has been awarded $6.8 million in federal grants from the National Institutes of Health.

Financing November 2019

CSUDH Receives $13M For STEM

The Center for Innovation in STEM Education (CISE) at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) has received $13 million.

Global November 2019

Job Market Findings For October

Despite the General Motors strike, which has been settled, employers in the United States added a solid 128,000 jobs last month.

Global November 2019

Whistleblower Makes Offer To House GOP

The whistleblower has offered through his or her attorney to answer written questions submitted by House Republicans. Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg is on the outs with Democrats.

Legal November 2019

Trump Tax Returns Can Be Turned Over

The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a lower-court ruling that President Donald Trump’s tax returns can be turned over to state criminal investigators.

Legal November 2019

Immigrant Health Insurance Rule Blocked

U.S. District Judge Michael Simon has blocked the rule requiring immigrants to prove that they can either pay for medical care or will have health insurance before they can get visas.

Health Care November 2019

U Of Utah Receives $150M

The University of Utah has received a $150 million donation from the Huntsman family for a new mental health institute that will focus on researching the genetic causes of illnesses.