Financing December 2019

Only Partial Loan Relief For Students?

Under new Education Department rules defrauded students will only receive full loan forgiveness if they earn far less than their peers and may receive relief 25%-75% of their debt.

Arts and Media December 2019

2020 duPont-Columbia Award Winners

The 2020 Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award winners include PBS, Netflix and MSNBC. News stories include the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and family separations at the border.

Hispanic Community December 2019

Salvadoran Woman Marks 1 Year In Sanctuary

Rosa Gutiérrez López is the first unauthorized immigrant to get refuge inside a Washington area religious institution. She has been in sanctuary for one year.

Global December 2019

House Gets 2 Trump Impeachment Charges

The House Judiciary Panel has voted 23 to 17 to send two impeachment charges to the full House for a vote, which is expected to happen next week. What are the two impeachment charges against the president?. Charges are abuse of power and obstruction.

Health Care December 2019

Opioid Overdose Treatment Pushed Abroad

Mundipharma, the international affiliate of Purdue Pharma, is pushing naloxone, an opioid overdose treatment, abroad. It is also working to dominate the market for the treatment.

Global December 2019

NJ Passes New Driver’s License Bill

A N.J. bill allows immigrants to get driver’s licenses without proving they are in the U.S. legally. Thirteen states permit immigrants without legal status to get driver’s licenses.

Health Care December 2019

US Proposes New Organ Transplants Rules

New proposed rules regarding organ transplants is meant to overhaul parts of the nation’s transplant system. More than 113,000 Americans linger on the transplant waiting list.

Global December 2019

Donated Toys Stolen From Miami School

Donated toys for needy children were stolen from St. Kevin Catholic School in Miami. The community, however, stepped up and more than replaced all the stolen toys.

Global December 2019

U Of SC To Sell Beer, Wine At Games

Beer and wine are going to be sold at University of South Carolina games, beginning with the women’s basketball game at Colonial Life Arena against Kentucky on Jan. 2.

Global December 2019

President Donald Trump Impeached

President Donald Trump has become the third American president to be impeached. The votes were 230-197-1 on the first charge and 229-198-1 on the second charge.

Financing December 2019

2 Years Of Free Tuition?

High school seniors in Seattle have the opportunity to attention community college tuition free thanks to the Seattle Promise program. The deadline to apply for the program is Feb. 15.

Health Care January 2020

Wash. Requires Student Vaccinations

State law in Washington is requiring students to be vaccinated for the measles, mumps and rubella. Families can no longer opt out because of personal or philosophical reasons.

Global January 2020

Will Iran Retaliate Against US?

Following the United States’ killing of the head of Iran's elite Quds Force, Gen. Qassem Soleimani, the price of oil surged on fears of Iran retaliating against the U.S.

Hispanic Community January 2020

Migrants Stuck And Scared In Mexico

With the expansion of the so-called “Remain in Mexico” program, migrants are struggling to get their bearings and figure out how to make their immigration court dates.

Technology January 2020

Gym Class Without The Gym?

Virtual physical education gives students the option of taking gym class on their own time and tracking results with wearable fitness trackers. Teachers still guide assignments.