Global September 2018

US Says Transfer From FEMA Funds Won't Harm Hurricane Relief

Officials with President Donald Trump’s administration have pushed back on Senator Jeff Merkley’s claim that nearly $10 million were transferred from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Merkley’s claim comes as Hurricane Florence threatens the Carolinas.

Global September 2018

This Week’s Top 5 Trending Headlines

SpongeBob Creator Gifts $135K To HSU, Our TOP 100 Colleges & Universities for Hispanics Issue, Cal State LA Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of Chicano Studies Program

Arts and Media September 2018

Exhibit At University Showcases Images Of Mexico Border Walls, Fences

Photos of the U.S.-Mexico border wall are being featured at Ohio State University. The photos were taken by a geography professor at the University, and the free exhibit entitled "Up Close with U.S.-Mexico Border Barriers" opens Wednesday and will feature 33 poster-sized pictures.

Global September 2018

US Again Slashing Number Of Refugees It Will Accept

The United States is slashing the number of refugees it will accept from 45,000 to 30,000 for next year. This is the lowest ceiling regarding admitting refugees since the program began back in 1980. Human rights groups criticized the move. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that the U.S. is still committed to providing sanctuary to those fleeing from the most dangerous areas in the world.

Hispanic Community September 2018

Federal Agency Says It Lost Track Of 1,488 Migrant Children

The Health and Human Services Department has lost track of 1,488 migrant children, according to what the Department told Senate staffers. This is the second time in less than a year that the federal government lost track of close to 1,500 children.

Global September 2018

Not Real News: A Look At What Didn't Happen This Week

A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue headlines of the week including: CNN's Anderson Cooper Caught Faking Hurricane Florence Intensity, Pilot amazingly saves his passengers' lives during a typhoon, NC Clerk Refuses To Sell Gas To Man Fleeing Hurricane Over Trump Bumper Sticker.

Global September 2018

2nd Kavanaugh Accuser Comes Forward; 10 Things To Know For Today

A second accuser has come forward to describe an alleged unwanted sexual encounter with Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Bill Cosby’s sentencing could mean the 81-year-old comedian could be sent home on probation or could serve as much as 30 years in prison. As many as 8,000 people may need to be evacuated because of possible flooding near South Carolina’s Coast.

Hispanic Community September 2018

US Considers Limit On Green Cards For Immigrants On Benefits

New rules being proposed by the Trump administration could disqualify immigrants from receiving green cards if they use housing vouchers, food stamps, Medicaid and other forms of public assistance. The proposal, which is 447-page, will appear in the Federal Register "in the coming weeks."

Hispanic Community September 2018

As Venezuelans Go Hungry, Trump Targets Food Corruption

The Trump administration has pressured the president of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, regarding widespread starvation in Venezuela. In closed door meetings U.S. Treasury Department officials have distributed a list of companies that are suspected to be shell companies that they believe senior Venezuelan officials have used to siphon off millions of dollars from food import contracts.

Global September 2018

What No Supreme Court Nominee Has Done; 10 Things to Know for Today

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh was interviewed on Fox News, stating that he has never sexually assaulted anyone. President Donald Trump addresses the United Nations today, as will Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. After speculation about whether or not his job was in jeopardy, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein will be having a meeting with Trump later in the week.

Global September 2018

Students From 2 Universities Demonstrate For And Against Kavanaugh

The follow are two stories from the Associated Press this week regarding Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination for the Supreme Court and allegations of sexual misconduct deeds made against him by three women. Students from Yale University have protested the nomination of Kavanaugh with a sit-in and by traveling to Washington, and students from Liberty University are planning to travel to Washington to support Kavanaugh.

Global September 2018

For Teens, A Real-Life Study In Staying Power Of Mistakes

The drama surrounding Judge Brett Kavanaugh has reinforced the warning that what a teenager says and does now will live on past their graduation—a warning that high school students living with social media and growing up with the internet have heard for years.

Global September 2018

Not Real News: A Look At What Didn't Happen This Week

Untrue but widely circulated stories that have been since debunked by the Associated Press include: Prosecutor at Kavanaugh hearing got Catholic priest "off the hook;" Democratic donor awarded grant to woman accusing Supreme Court nominee of sexual assault; and Morgantown Mom Catches Pedophile Trying To Rape Child, Blows His Head Off With Shotgun

Hispanic Community October 2018

Judge Blocks US From Ending Protections For Some Immigrants

U.S. District Judge Edward Chen in San Francisco blocked President Trump’s administration from ending protections that allow immigrants from El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua and Sudan to live and work legally in the U.S. Chen stated that the move would cause "irreparable harm and great hardship."

Global October 2018

Supreme Court Nominee Kavanaugh Clears Crucial Senate Hurdle

The Senate has voted 51-49 to limit debate regarding Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination. This sets up a very probable showdown over the weekend with Kavanaugh’s becoming a Supreme Court justice to be decided.