Global May 2019

US To Make 30K More Visas Available

The U.S. plans to make 30,000 more visas available to foreign seasonal workers through the end of September (but only to those who’ve had visas before, over the last three fiscal years).

Finance May 2019

Baylor Announces $100M Gift

Baylor University has received the largest donation in the school’s history. The donor who made the $100 million gift to Baylor wishes to remain anonymous.

Global May 2019

Polarizing But Enduring: Betsy DeVos

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is a polarizing member of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet. With that said, she is also one of the most enduring while others have quit or been fired.

Administration May 2019

Johns Hopkins’ New School Safety Courses

Johns Hopkins will soon be offering new safety courses to principals and other school leaders. Topics covered to include security technology and student mental health.

Global May 2019

New Royal Baby Arrives

Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan, welcomed a new arrival—a healthy baby boy weighing 7 pounds, 3 ounces. The baby’s name and other details will be shared in the coming days.

Hispanic Community May 2019

Martin Sheen To Give Commencement Address

Actor and activist Martin Sheen will give Santa Clara University’s 168th undergraduate commencement address at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, June 15, at Stevens Stadium.

Hispanic Community May 2019

What's Next For Venezuela?

After two days of violence, Venezuela’s streets are calmer, but the political stalemate between President Nicolás Maduro and opposition leader Juan Guaidó continues.

Global May 2019

Shooting: Ex-Deputy Defends His Actions

Ex-Deputy Scot Peterson said he acted properly during the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre, responding to a commission’s conclusion that he was "derelict in his duty."

Global May 2019

Mother Says College Scammer Duped Her

In the latest on the college bribery scandal, one mother says she was lead to believe the $6.5 million she paid Rick Singer's foundation would help underprivileged students.

Global May 2019

Gabriel Iglesias To Oprah; Top 3 Stories

Celebrities like Gabriel Iglesias, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Oprah dominated the top trending stories on our Facebook page in April.

Global May 2019

Shooting At University; Top 5 Headlines

Riley Howell is being remembered as a hero for attacking the gunman during the shooting at UNC Charlotte. The suspected gunman at the recent synagogue shooting was a star student.

Global May 2019

Update: Woman Obsessed With Columbine

According to the Clear Creek County coroner, Sol Pais, the 18-year-old woman who was planning an attack in Denver, likely died by the time authorities launch a manhunt to find her.