Financing November 2019

$10M School Safety Fund

More than 100 schools have new funding for school safety projects thanks to a $10 million school safety fund. The decision by Colorado county officials follows a fatal school shooting.

Hispanic Community November 2019

Wave Of Discontent In Colombia

Tens of thousands of Colombians took to the street in one of the biggest protests in Colombia’s recent history. The protestors expressed anger with President Iván Duque.

Health Care November 2019

Are E-Cigarettes Wiping Out Teen Smoking?

While the smoking rate among high schoolers has fallen to a new low, underage vaping has almost completely overshadowed a parallel drop in traditional smoking.

Hispanic Community November 2019

Venezuela Students Protest March Blocked

Venezuela university students’ attempt to stage a protest march to Caracas’ main military base was cut short by a National Guard blockade. The protest was against President Maduro.

Global November 2019

US Latina Income; Top 5 Headlines

New U.S. government figures show U.S. Latinas need twice the time to match the yearly income of white, non-Hispanic males. Michelle Obama honors Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Health Care November 2019

Medicare Drug Plan Finder Has Glitch

Seniors could sign up for a Medicare plan whose coverage costs far more than they need to pay thanks to a glitch in Medicare’s revamped prescription plan finder.

Arts and Media November 2019

Mister Rogers' Actual Neighborhoods

Tom Hanks will be playing Mister Rogers in the movie “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.” Mister Rogers’ positive messages continues to impact real neighborhoods in Pittsburgh.

Global November 2019

College’s Gator Mart To Meet Food Needs

Houston Food Bank and Brazosport College have partnered to create Gator Mart, a food pantry that offers fresh fruits, vegetables and meat, as well as clothing for job interviews.

Legal November 2019

Latino War Veteran Files $1M Claim

Latino American war veteran Jilmar Ramos-Gomez was born in Michigan. His lawyers say he was wrongfully detained by immigration agents and have filed a $1 million claim.

Financing November 2019

Free Tuition For Late Firefighter's Kids

The three children of the late Worcester Fire Lt. Jason Menard have been offered free tuition by eight colleges. Menard was recently killed in the line of duty.

Financing November 2019

Ashland U Freezing New Freshmen Tuition

Incoming freshmen at Ashland University will have the same tuition for four years because of a tuition freeze. The university is joining other Ohio campuses in freezing tuition.

Health Care November 2019

Sacklers' Affiliate Push OxyContin Sales

Sacklers’ affiliate, Mundipharma, is pushing OxyContin sales in China even as their drug making company, Purdue Pharma, is collapsing under lawsuits connected to the opioid crisis.