Global September 2020

Layoffs Remain Elevated, Jobless Claims Fall

Although still elevated, jobless claims fell to 881,000, however, layoffs are still high because of COVID-19 adversely impacting many businesses, including Ford and Coca-Cola.

Global September 2020

DHS Plans Expanded Use Of Personal Data

The Department of Homeland Security is expanding the collection of personal data such as fingerprints, as well as things newly authorized ones like voice and facial recognition.

Global September 2020

Detained Migrants Plead For Help After Storm

Men at a Louisiana immigration detention center pounded on windows, pleading to be let outside. According to two detainees, conditions include overflowing toilets.

Global August 2020

Migrant Kids Detained In Several Hotel Chains

The Trump administration has detained at least 660 migrant kids in hotel chains since March, including Hilton, Marriott International Inc. and Choice Hotels International Inc.

Global August 2020

Portland Oregon Shootings

Following a fatal shooting in Portland, Oregon, state police will be returning to the state. The person shot was identified as a supporter of the right-wing group Patriot Prayer.

Global August 2020

Hurricane Laura's Leftovers Move East

Although Hurricane Laura has gone from a Category 4 storm to a tropical depression, forecasters warn that the remnants of the hurricane could become a tropical storm again.

Global August 2020

Laura Blasts Gulf Coast

The Gulf Coast is being pounded by wind, rain and a wall of seawater from Hurricane Laura. A 14-year-old has been killed, and the northeast could also be hit.

Global August 2020

Hurricane Laura Now Forecast To Be Category 4

Laura is forecast to be become a “formidable” Category 4 hurricane. In addition, the storm may be recharged by the Atlantic Ocean and strike the northeast.

Global August 2020

Hurricane Laura Aims At US Coast

Laura has strengthened from a tropical storm into a hurricane and is expected to strengthen into a Category 3 hurricane. Areas of Texas and Louisiana are being evacuated.

Global August 2020

Hurricane Tropical Storm Forecast

In a possible historical first, tropical storms Marco and Laura may combine and create life-threatening winds and flooding; areas in potential danger range from Texas to Alabama.

Global August 2020

Ex-Trump Adviser Charged In Border Wall Scheme

Steve Bannon, the former chief strategist to President Donald Trump, has been arrested; he and three others allegedly pocketed donations from the “We Build The Wall” fundraiser.

Global August 2020

Democrats Across America Nominate Biden

The first-ever virtual roll call vote took place at the Democratic National Convention. As a result, the Democratic Party has formally nominated Joe Biden as its candidate.