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.

Global May 2019

Latest On 2020 Census

U.S. Census Bureau Director Steven Dillingham said states with high percentages of Latinos and Native Americans will receive accurate counts.

Global May 2019

Salutatorian Overcomes Tragedy

In her speech D'Iberville High School’s salutatorian, Nina Li Brashear, talked about the deaths of her parents but also how "there is always hope, always a new day."

Global May 2019

Charter Schools Accused Of Stealing $50M

A charter school network is accused of stealing more than $50 million from the state of California by creating phantom institutions that enrolled students without their knowledge.

Global May 2019

Angela Merkel To Address Harvard

Angela Merkel is giving the keynote speech at Harvard’s commencement. The ceremony is part of several days of activities that include speeches by Colombia’s president and Al Gore.

Global May 2019

Transfer, Play Right Away? Don't Bank On It

The percentage of waiver approvals for college football players who transferred from one school to another dropped during 2018-2019, according to NCAA cases.

Global May 2019

Cuba/US Scientific Cooperation Declines

Under President Donald Trump scientific cooperation has declined, which is impacting a range of issues including coral reef preservation and infection disease treatments.

Global May 2019

Election Highlights Across Europe

The following is a brief look at the recent elections in Europe arranged country by country and according to the number of seats each holds in the European Parliament.