Global December 2019

UT’s Fan’s T-Shirt Design Raises $950K

The fourth-grader, who was bullied for his homemade University of Tennessee T-shirt, has helped raised $952,101 for STOMP Out Bullying.

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.

Global December 2019

Voters’ Absentee Applications Denied

Thousands of Ohio voters were stymied or held up in their absentee ballot applications for last year’s election. Democrats are seeking John Bolton and Mick Mulvaney testimonies.

Global December 2019

Immigrants Line Up For Driver's Licenses

Immigrants lined up at DMVs in New York to get driver’s licenses. The state began no longer requiring applicants to prove that they are in the United States legally this week.

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.

Financing December 2019

House Passes $1.4T Gov. Spending Bill

The House passed a $1.4 trillion government spending bill that includes repealing taxes on high-cost health plans and steady funding for President Trump’s U.S.-Mexico border fence.

Health Care December 2019

U Of A Tightens Mumps Vaccine Requirements

U of A has tightened mumps vaccine requirements. The state’s Department of Health said 35 mumps cases that can be linked to the campus have been identified since Sept. 1.

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

Estate Of Federal Judge Leaves WVSU $100K

Federal Judge Damon J. Keith’s estate has left $100,000 to West Virginia State University for a scholarship fund. Keith was a figure in the civil rights movement.

Global December 2019

NJ Officially Enacts Driver’s License Law

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed the bill that allows immigrants without legal status or who cannot prove they're in the country legally to get a driver’s license.

Technology December 2019

Facebook To Tackle US Census Interference

Facebook is planning to tackle misinformation about the 2020 U.S. census including how and when to participate, who can participate, and what happens when people participate.

Global December 2019

Lower Prescription Drug Costs

Washington is abuzz about the $1.4 trillion government funding package, lower prescription drug costs, the bipartisan trade deal and the president’s impeachment.

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.