Global September 2017

JOB NEWS—OSU to Host Career Fair on October 3

Oklahoma State University will be hosting a career fair on October 3 at the Main Hall Commons, OSU-Tulsa.

Technology September 2017 Premium

U of Nevada Quake Lab Tests New Bridge Design after Mexico Quake

Scientists at a Nevada earthquake lab on Wednesday tested new bridge designs with connectors they say are innovative and created to better withstand violent temblors and speed reconstruction efforts after major quake damage.

Technology September 2017 Premium

Hurricane Update: A Stunned Puerto Rico Seeks to Rebuild after Hurricane Maria

Rescuers fanned out to reach stunned victims Thursday after Hurricane Maria ravaged Puerto Rico, knocking out electricity to the entire island and triggering landslides and floods.

Health Care September 2017 Premium

Earthquake Update: Body Found at Collapsed Mexico School; Girl Still Trapped

A delicate effort to reach a young girl buried in the ruins of her school stretched into a new day on Thursday, a vigil broadcast across the nation as rescue workers struggled in rain and darkness to pick away unstable debris and reach her.

Global September 2017 Premium

From Feast to Famine Venezuela’s Lost Prosperity by <b> Carlos D. Conde </b>

The march of time has a cruel way of bestowing feast or famine on people and countries—something like the days of Sodom and Gomorrah of biblical times.  Now it’s Venezuela’s turn.

by

Carlos D. Conde

Financing September 2017

Nebraska College Savings Plan to Hold Scholarship Drawing

Nebraska grandparents are being invited to participate in a contest that could help them provide for their grandchildren's college costs.

Financing September 2017

Grants Totaling $1M Awarded to University to Study Seaweed

A federal grant will help pay for scientists at the University of Southern Mississippi do research on the uses of seaweed.

Technology September 2017

Hurricane Maria Hits Puerto Rico after Slamming Dominica

One of the strongest hurricanes to ever hit Puerto Rico pummeled the island Wednesday, tearing off roofs and sending doors flying from hinges as officials warned Hurricane Maria would decimate the power company's crumbling infrastructure and force the government to rebuild dozens of communities.

Health Care September 2017 Premium

Latest on Earthquake: Rescuers Find Child Alive at Mexico City School

The Latest on a major earthquake that has struck Mexico (all times local).

Legal September 2017 Premium

TOP STORY--The Latest: Countries Begin Signing Nuclear Ban Treaty at UN

The Latest on the U.N. General Assembly (all times local).

Legal September 2017 Premium

Rhode Island to Pay Immigrants' DACA Renewal Costs

Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo says more than $170,000 has been secured to cover the renewal fees for local recipients of a program that shields immigrants brought to the country illegally when they were children from deportation.

Financing September 2017

Illinois State Univ. Announces $150M Fundraising Campaign

Illinois State University is launching its most ambitious fundraising campaign to date.