Health Care November 2019

Sacklers' Affiliate Push OxyContin Sales

Sacklers’ affiliate, Mundipharma, is pushing OxyContin sales in China even as their drug making company, Purdue Pharma, is collapsing under lawsuits connected to the opioid crisis.

Health Care November 2019

Virginia Tech’s Pediatric Health Center

Children’s National Hospital is teaming up with Virginia Tech to establish a biomedical research facility. The 12,000-square-foot center’s focus will be on pediatric health.

Arts and Media November 2019

Mister Rogers' Actual Neighborhoods

Tom Hanks will be playing Mister Rogers in the movie “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.” Mister Rogers’ positive messages continues to impact real neighborhoods in Pittsburgh.

Hispanic Community November 2019

Venezuela Students Protest March Blocked

Venezuela university students’ attempt to stage a protest march to Caracas’ main military base was cut short by a National Guard blockade. The protest was against President Maduro.

Hispanic Community November 2019

Wave Of Discontent In Colombia

Tens of thousands of Colombians took to the street in one of the biggest protests in Colombia’s recent history. The protestors expressed anger with President Iván Duque.

Global December 2019

Schools Close; US East Braces For Storm

The storm that caused problems for Thanksgiving travel is not done yet, leading to school and office closures, as well as the cancellation or delay of hundreds of flights.

Arts and Media December 2019

Immigration And Ballroom Dance Industry

Federal tightening of visa application rules is impacting the ballroom dance industry. Studio owners say efforts to hire instructors are hampered without overseas help.

Global December 2019

Storm Clobbers US East

The Northeast felt the final blast from a long-lasting winter storm, which dropped more than a foot of snow on parts of the region late Sunday and Monday.

Global December 2019

Food Stamp Change May Affect 200K Students

A Trump administration proposal that is expected to reduce the number of food stamps enrollees could impact around 200,000 Florida students.

Legal December 2019

Minnesota Sues E-Cigarette Maker

The attorney general of Minnesota is suing e-cigarette maker Juul Labs, accusing the company of unlawfully targeting young people, leading to youth vaping being on the rise.

Financing December 2019

U Of Rhode Island Gifted $15M

Alfred J. Verrecchia, the former CEO and chairman of Hasbro Inc., along with his wife, Geraldine, has gifted $15 to the University of Rhode Island’s College of Business.

Financing December 2019

2020 Marshall Scholarship

The 2020 Marshall Scholarship’s latest class of recipients is the second largest in the program’s 66-year history. A total of 46 U.S. students received the scholarship.

Global December 2019

2 Articles Of Impeachment Against Trump

Two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump have been announced: 1) abuse of power and 2) obstruction of Congress. Voting is expected in a matter of days.

Legal December 2019

U Of Kentucky Alum, Wife Give $20M

J. David Rosenberg, an alumnus of the University of Kentucky College of Law, and his wife, Dianne, have pledged $20 million. The money will fund an endowment and a nonendowed gift.

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.