Global March 2019

‘Original Sin’ Of College Sports

Even though the admissions bribery scandal only became national news recently, special admissions or special admits have been part of the world of college sports since the beginning.

Global March 2019

RX Price War; 10 Things To Know

Prescription drug prices is a hot issue, but which groups are on which side of the issue is not always clear. The white supremacist accused of the mosque shootings purchased guns online.

Global March 2019

Students Learn About World Hunger

Elementary school students in San Antonio, Texas, are learning about world hunger and making a difference as members of their school’s World Changers Club.

Global March 2019

Update On Asylum Seekers

An expanded U.S. program is requiring asylum seekers to wait in Mexico while their cases go through the courts.

Global March 2019

Senate Votes Against Trump

In a 59-41 vote, the Senate voted to block President Donald Trump’s national emergency declaration. President Trump tweeted “VETO!” in response.

Global March 2019

Students Worldwide Skip Class

Students worldwide have mobilized via social media and word of mouth to skip class to protest what they view as a lack of action regarding climate change.

Global March 2019

Scandal, Asylum, Netflix; Top 5 Headlines

Netflix has cancelled the Cuban-American reboot of “One Day at a Time.” The U.S. has expanded its program that requires asylum-seeking migrants to wait in Mexico.

Global March 2019

iSchool At Illinois Launches BS/IS Degree

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign School of Information Sciences (iSchool at Illinois) is launching a Bachelor of Science degree in information services (BS/IS).

Global March 2019

Subverting ‘Sanctuary’ Policies

Staff members at an Albuquerque county jail were granting immigration authorities access to its database even after being barred from doing so.

Global March 2019

Feds: Charity Masked Fraud Donations

William “Rick” Singer set up a charity to mask payoffs and bribes for the college admissions scandal, according to prosecutors and tax documents.

Global March 2019

Asylum Seekers Required To Wait In Mexico

The United States has expanded a program that requires migrants seeking asylum to wait in Mexico while the immigration court system processes their cases.

Global March 2019

Sports Side Door To Admissions

The widespread scandal involving college coaches taking bribes to recruit non-athletes has exposed a sports side door to admission to some of the most elite universities in the U.S.