Hispanic Community August 2019

Homeland Security Chief Addresses Racism

"The attack in El Paso and the violent white supremacist ideology that inspired it offends us all," said Acting Secretary Kevin K. McAleenan at a forum in Jackson, Mississippi.

Financing August 2019

NIH Awards $19M To CSUN

California State University, Northridge has received $19 million from The National Institutes of Health (NIH). The award will support CSUN’s BUILD PODER program.

Global August 2019

Philadelphia Gunman Identified

A law enforcement individual, spoke with the Associated Press on the condition of anonymity, identified the suspected gunman in the recent shooting in Philadelphia as Maurice Hill.

Global August 2019

Statue Of Liberty’s Poem’s Meaning

A biographer of Emma Lazarus, who wrote the Statue of Liberty’s poem, challenged the comment by the acting director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regarding the poem.

Global August 2019

New Rules Can Deny Green Cards; Top Stories

New rules could deny green cards to immigrants using public assistance programs. The children of Sacred Heart Catholic Church marched against the recent immigration raids.

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."

Financing August 2019

US Economy Predictions; 10 Things To Know

A number of economists are expecting a recession in 2021, but President Donald Trump remains optimistic about the economy. A fatal disease is attacking Florida’s iconic palm trees.

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.

Global August 2019

Public Schools Nearly Scammed Out Of $2.9M

Portland Public Schools were almost scammed out of nearly $2.9 million. A fraudster posing as a construction contractor tricked two employees into approving the payment.

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.

Global August 2019

Migrant Kids Harassed; Top 5 Headlines

Drivers have been following and harassing buses carrying migrant children. “One Day at a Time” gets fourth season. The deficit is predicted to exceed $1 trillion next year.

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.