Global December 2019

Order Targets Antisemitism At Colleges

A new executive order will broaden the federal government definition of antisemitism and instruct it to be used in enforcing laws against discrimination on college campuses.

Global December 2019

NAFTA News

On the same day the Democrats announced impeachment charges against President Donald Trump, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced agreement on a modified North American trade pact.

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.

Global December 2019

Teachers, Guns And Debate

An AP investigation into accidental shootings at law enforcement agencies is raising questions about arming teachers as a way to deal with mass shootings at schools.

Global December 2019

Volcano Erupts In New Zealand

A volcanic eruption on New Zealand’s White Island is responsible for the deaths of five tourists with more expected deaths to be confirmed. Saudi gunman blasted U.S. on Twitter.

Global December 2019

Town Gripped By Fear; Top 5 Headlines

A small town near the U.S.-Mexico border is beginning cleaning up after 22 people were killed during a gunbattle. Scientists are racing to document indigenous sites in Puerto Rico.

Global December 2019

Happiness 101

The psychology course “The Art and Science of Happiness” is being added to the curriculum at the University of Montana. Harvard, Yale and other schools have added similar classes.

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.

Global December 2019

High School Shooting In Wisconsin

A shooting this morning at Oshkosh West High School ended with a police officer confronting an armed student. Both the officer and the student were wounded and taken to hospitals.

Global December 2019

Schools Teach Refugee, Migrant Kids

Valencia Newcomer School helps migrant and refugee children learning English skills and classroom customs such as raising their hands and standing in line.

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

Diversity Marks US Rhodes Scholars

The 32 individuals selected from more than 236 applicants from 90 U.S. college and universities for the latest class of U.S. Rhodes Scholars are mainly from minority groups.