Financing October 2019

No Tuition For More Than 1,200 Students

More than 1,200 high school graduates in Maine are having their tuition and college fees paid for them thanks to the University of Maine System’s “Maine Values You” outreach program.

Global October 2019

First Latina In Space; Top 5 Headlines

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute celebrated Ellen Ochoa, the first Latina to go to space. TCLFF, ‘Young Sheldon’ and DonorsChoose.org support middle school STEM.

Arts and Media October 2019

Now On Netflix: ‘Living Undocumented’

A new documentary series entitled “Living Undocumented” follows the lives of eight families trying to live normal lives despite family members’ immigration status.

Financing October 2019

NSF Supports BAMM! Project

Cal Poly Pomona is part of a $1 million grant from the NSF to increase the number of underrepresented minorities pursuing Ph.D.s in mathematics.

Global October 2019

Is US Economy Slowing?--10 Things To Know

Economists are raising concerns that the trade war with China could lead to a recession. A second whistleblower has come forward in the impeachment probe.

Global October 2019

Immigration Marriage Interview Or Trap?

A class action is accusing federal agents of using immigration marriage interviews in Baltimore to lure families in order to detain the immigrant spouse for deportation.

Financing October 2019

US Consumer Borrowing Up $17.9B In August

According to a report from the Federal Reserve, U.S. Consumer borrowing rose $17.9 billion in August and was helped by the largest jump in student and auto loans in three years.

Health Care October 2019

High Responsibility Vs. Perfection

In her piece on KevinMD.com titled “The dangerous medical liaison” Jean Robey, M.D. describes a physician’s struggle with high responsibility and expectations of perfection.

Global October 2019

New Immigration Detention Hub

Eight Louisiana jails have started housing asylum seekers and other migrants over the past year. ICE said it’s holding about 8,000 migrants in the state.

Global October 2019

Boston Jail Ending Relationship With ICE

Federal authorities have been given two months to move about 200 federal immigration detainees from the Suffolk County House of Correction in Boston.

Health Care October 2019

NMSU Gets Grant To Tackle Opioid Epidemic

New Mexico State University has received a three-year $1.35 million grant for a project to expand the number of professionals in New Mexico to address the opioid crisis.

Health Care October 2019

A Brain Tumor Couldn’t Stop Her Wedding

An article in People by Michelle Boudin titled “North Carolina Doctors and Nurses Throw Surprise Wedding for Patient with Stage 4 Brain Cancer: 'I Was So Happy'” tells a moving story.

Hispanic Community October 2019

Ecuador's Deadly Political Crisis

The Associated Press breaks down who’s who in the political crisis in Ecuador, including Ecuadorian President Lenín Moreno and former President Rafael Correa.

Health Care October 2019

Could Suits Against Sacklers Be Stopped?

A hearing in federal bankruptcy court may determine how much the Sackler family will be held accountable for the opioid crisis and Purdue Pharma’s part in it.

Global October 2019

Latest On Syria; 10 Things To Know

President Donald Trump has directed U.S. troops to begin pulling out of northern Syria. Floodwaters from a typhoon have left as many as 36 dead in Japan.