Hispanic Community April 2019

Juan Guaido Stripped Of Immunity

Venezuela opposition leader Juan Guaido has been stripped of his immunity by loyalists to President Nicolas Maduro. This turn of events could lead to Guaido’s prosecution and arrest.

Hispanic Community April 2019

Mexican American Scholars Gather

The National Association for Chicana and Chicano Studies is having its annual national conference in New Mexico. Topics to be discussed include immigration and ethnic studies.

Global April 2019

Trump Eases Up On Threat To Close Border

The president took a step back on his threat to close the border as officials in his administration explored half measures like stopping only foot traffic at particular crossings.

Legal April 2019

Loughlin, Huffman Due In Court

Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin are due in court; both actresses are accused of paying $500,000 to have their daughters labeled as recruits to the USC’s crew team.

Global April 2019

Temple U Becoming Tobacco-Free

Temple University is becoming a tobacco-free campus joining a growing list of schools that have committed to the creation of a healthier working, learning and living environment.

Health Care April 2019

Paralyzing Illness Afflicting Children

There were 228 confirmed cases last year in the U.S. of the acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), a rare illness that can cause paralysis and death. It is striking children more and more.

Global April 2019

DeVos Backs Push To Expand School Vouchers

Betsy DeVos is supportive of Tennessee pushing to expand school vouchers throughout its state, telling reporters that "School choice and education freedom is on the march…”

Financing April 2019

James Patterson Donates $1.25M

Author James Patterson is donating $1.25 million to classroom libraries to promote literacy. This includes giving $250 each to 4,000 teachers to purchase books.

Legal April 2019

College Admissions Scandal Update

In a new wrinkle in the college admissions bribery scam, some of the parents facing possible prison time may have also written off the bribes on their taxes.

Global April 2019

Trump Considering An 'Immigration Czar'

President Trump is considering naming a “border” or “immigration czar” and is considering at least two potential candidates: Kris Kobach and Ken Cuccinelli.

Technology April 2019

Food Delivery Robots On Campus

Northern Arizona University students can now have robots deliver food to them from Cobrizo Mexican Grill, Einstein Bros. Bagels and others.

Hispanic Community April 2019

Mexico To Issue Humanitarian Visas

Mexico will be issuing limited humanitarian visas to some of the approximately 2,500 Caribbean and Central American migrants that are currently in Chiapas.