Financing October 2017

AP Sources: Education Dept. Could Scale Back Help on Loans

The Education Department is considering only partially forgiving federal loans for students defrauded by for-profit colleges, according to department officials, abandoning the Obama administration's policy of erasing that debt.

Legal October 2017 Premium

Spain Seeks Rebellion Charges Against Fired Catalan Leaders

Spain's state prosecutor said Monday that he would seek charges of rebellion, sedition and embezzlement against members of Catalonia's ousted secessionist government, pushing the crisis over the region's independence declaration into an uncertain new phase.

Technology October 2017

Severe Storm Leaves about 700K without Power in Northeast

A severe storm packing hurricane force wind gusts and soaking rain swept through the Northeast early Monday, knocking out power for more than 700,000 and forcing hundreds school closures in northern New England.

Legal October 2017 Premium

Manafort, Gates Indicted in First Charges from Russia Probe --Top Story

President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort, and a former business associate, Rick Gates, were indicted Monday on charges of conspiracy against the United States, money laundering and several other financial charges.

Legal October 2017 Premium

Not Real News: A Look at What Didn't Happen This Week

A roundup of some of the most popular, but completely untrue, headlines of the week.

Global October 2017

SUNY Adirondack Opening Food Pantry for Students in Need --On a Positive Note

A state college in upstate New York is opening a food pantry to help students struggling to put food on the table.

Technology October 2017 Premium

This Week’s Top 5 Trending Headlines

The following are the headlines that received the most views on our Facebook page.

Legal October 2017 Premium

Pope Encourages Young US Immigrants to Keep Dreaming

Pope Francis on Thursday encouraged young immigrants who may be affected by the Trump administration's decision to end a program protecting them from deportation to keep dreaming.

Legal October 2017 Premium

University of California Will Open Free Speech Center

The University of California will establish a center in Washington, D.C., to study the changing views on the First Amendment and what free speech means for democracy.

Legal October 2017 Premium

Catalan Parliament Passes Independence Motion

The Latest on the Spain-Catalonia political crisis (all times local).

Legal October 2017 Premium

The Latest: British Newspaper Got Early Tip, JFK Files Say --Top Story

The Latest on the John F. Kennedy assassination files (all times local).

Legal October 2017 Premium

Update--Catalan Leader Rules Out Election to Avert Spain Showdown

The standoff between Spain and Catalonia over the region's move to secede approached a crucial juncture Thursday as the pro-independence Catalan leader ruled out calling an early election that some had hoped would defuse tensions with the Spanish government.