Arts and Media October 2020

'Sesame Street' Tackles Racism In TV Special

Sesame Workshop – the organization behind “Sesame Street” – is airing a half-hour anti-racist special later in October that will feature skits and songs in a Zoom-like format.

Legal October 2020

Extension On Voter Registration Denied

Although a computer meltdown may have prevented thousands of people in Florida from registering to vote, the registration deadline will not be extended.

Financing October 2020

Scholarships: Advanced Teacher Training

Teachers in New Mexico have a new scholarship option to help cover continuing education costs and possibly significantly increase their salaries.

Legal October 2020

Barrett's Supreme Court Hearing Opens

Will there be a new justice on the Supreme Court before the November 3 election? Republicans are pushing for Amy Coney Barrett to fill the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s spot.

Global October 2020

Where Do Trump And Biden Stand On The Issues?

The follow is a breakdown of President Donald Trump and Joe Biden’s positions on issues, including education, the economy, taxes, health care, coronavirus, abortion and trade.

Health Care October 2020

World Bank Approves $12B For Virus Vaccines, Care

As part of a wider package to help developing countries fight the pandemic, the World Bank has approved $12 billion to help finance COVID-19 vaccines, tests and treatments.

Global October 2020

Dr. Fauci Criticizes Idea Of ‘Herd Immunity’

The top U.S. infection disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, said backing herd immunity is ‘total nonsense.’ The White House is using the idea of herd immunity to push for reopenings.

Global October 2020

Fact Check: Trump, Biden Townhalls

The Associated Press fact checked President Donald Trump and Joe Biden townhalls, including statements about the economy, election fraud, crime, the troops and the coronavirus.

Global October 2020

World’s Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Pass 40M

According to Johns Hopkins University, worldwide confirmed COVID-19 cases have exceeded 40 million. The actual number of cases is likely to be far higher due in part to testing issues.

Hispanic Community October 2020

Argentina Passes 1M COVID-19 Cases

Argentina has exceeded 1 million coronavirus cases, and Colombia, Mexico and Peru are expected to pass 1 million cases in the coming weeks as the virus spreads through Latin America.

Global October 2020

Deadline Looms; COVID Relief Deal May Be Far Off

Will there be a new coronavirus relief package before the Nov. 3 election? And if the new package isn’t passed before the 2020 Election, then when will it be passed?

Health Care October 2020

What Are The Treatment Options For COVID-19?

There are treatments available for COVID-19, but which treatments are used depend largely on how ill the patient is. In the U.S., no treatments are specifically approved for COVID-19.

Health Care October 2020

More COVID Restrictions For Colleges

Washington state colleges and universities must provide quarantine facilities for students who are exposed to COVID-19. There have been 35 outbreaks at higher ed schools statewide.

Legal October 2020

OxyContin Maker To Plead To 3 Criminal Charges

The company that made OxyContin, which experts say touched off the opioid crisis will be pleading guilty to three criminal charges, including conspiracy to defraud the U.S.

Health Care October 2020

Hunt For COVID Vaccine: Testing Shots In Kids

Pfizer Inc. has received permission to test its COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. on children as young as 12. Vaccines can't be given to children unless they’ve been tested in their age group.