Global June 2019

'Hadestown' Wins 8 Tonys; 10 Things To Know

“Hadestown” took home the Tony for Best Musical. Former Boston Red Sox David Ortiz was shot at a bar in the Dominican Republic. President Donald Trump’s deal with Mexico is questioned.

Global June 2019

Update: Paradise HS Graduation

After wildfires devastated Paradise, California, the lights came on again at the Paradise High School football stadium for the school’s graduation ceremony.

Global June 2019

US Opens New Mass Facility

A new facility is opening in Texas for migrant children. The federal government is also considering detaining hundreds more youths on three military bases around the U.S.

Global June 2019

‘Party Of Five’ Reboot; Top 5 Headlines

The “Party of Five” reboot involves a Mexican American family dealing with deportation. New travel restrictions to Cuba means many recreational and education trips are being banned.

Global June 2019

Rotting Food At Detention Facilities

The Office of Inspector General has found rotting food, as well as dilapidated and moldy bathrooms and other violations at immigration detention facilities.

Global June 2019

Graduating In Town Torched By Wildfire

Paradise High School was one of the few buildings that survived the wildfire that tore through the town of Paradise, California, on November 8. Now, its students are graduating.

Global June 2019

Ten Billion Here, Ten Billion There

President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Mexico and China have the potential to imperil the economy despite its up until now sturdy job market and record low unemployment.

Global June 2019

House OKs Dems' Immigration Bill

Democrats in the House of Representatives have passed an immigration bill that would give an estimated 2 million-plus migrants a chance to become citizens.

Global June 2019

House Passes $19.1B Disaster Aid Bill

The House has passed a $19.1 billion disaster aid bill by a vote of 354-58 and has sent it to President Donald Trump who is expected to sign it.

Global June 2019

Trump Visits UK; 10 Things To Know

President Donald Trump is visiting the UK. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam addresses recent shooting in a Virginia Beach city. The Associated Press remembers D-Day.

Global June 2019

Super And Royal; Top 3 Facebook Stories

‘El Chicano’ is about a fictional superhero, but America Ferrera talked about how identity is a real superpower.  Plus, the royal family’s new baby topped our Facebook stories in May.

Global May 2019

Translators Wanted; Top 5 Headlines

The University of New Orleans is offering a new program for training translators and interpreters of Spanish. A charter school network is accused of stealing more than $50 million.