May 15, 2018 Newscast | Cronkite News

Borderlands reporters bring stories on DACA, Native American hoop dancing and more.


‘Chain migration’: The definitions, history and faces behind family-based immigration

Family-based immigration, which is the standard term used by immigration lawyers and professionals, is the most common way for people to immigrate to the United States and reunite with their families. Critics refer to it as “chain migration,” and the Trump administration has publicly expressed its adamant opposition.


Arizona, Mexico officials work to make the road to Rocky Point safer

Officials say they hope a binational effort could boost tourism and safety in Rocky Point, a tourist hotspot that attracts many Arizonans.


A tale of two towns: Puerto Ricans rebuild with hope for brighter future

This is a tale of two Puerto Rican communities, 8 miles apart – separated by winding roads but divided by more than geography.


Border towns struggle with students who live in Mexico, learn in Arizona

Experts estimate that thousands of children who live in border towns in Mexico cross the border every day and go to school in the United States.


Puerto Rico school turns adversity into strength after Hurricane Maria

The principal, teachers and parents at a Puerto Rico school rebuilt after Hurricane Maria left behind a field of fallen trees, mounds of mud, flooded classrooms and torn electrical wires.


Arizona State University professor’s ‘teach in the dark’ lessons connect communities after Hurricane Maria

Arizona State University professor from Puerto Rico launches #TeachingInTheDarkForPuertoRico effort to raise awareness in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.


Without researchers or funds, Puerto Rico universities grapple with future after Hurricane Maria

College-educated professionals, such as doctors and scientists, have left Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria.


May 4, 2018 Newscast | Cronkite News

D.C. bureau has stories on the doomsday clock, DACA and more


Facing fear: Silence often hides domestic violence in Hispanic community

De Colores is a Chicanos Por La Causa based shelter that caters to Spanish-speaking victims of domestic violence.


A lack of inclusive sex education in Arizona could cause a rise in HIV/AIDS diagnoses

A community sexuality educator at Planned Parenthood of Arizona believes the lack of inclusive sex education is leading unknowing young people to partake in risky and potentially life-threatening sexual behavior.


Dominican presence in baseball remains strong thanks to trailblazer Felipe Alou

The strong Dominican presence in Major League baseball has a lot to do with Felipe Alou, who was a trailblazer from that country.