Suicide: How to spot its warning signs and prevent it
Commentary by Chara Many people believe suicide is a problem only among young people. Not true. Defined by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as “injuring oneself with the intent to die,” suicide is the No. 10 cause of death in the country for all ages. It is the No. 2 cause of […]
Latinas honored at Nuestra Latina Awards
Story by Roberta Pardo and photos by Michael Alvarado The contributions of Hispanic women to the Kansas City area were honored at the Nuestra Latina Awards 2019 on Aug. 29. Hosted by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City, the ceremony, in its second edition, took place at the University of Kansas Edwards […]
New rules on expedited removal take effect nationwide
By Roberta Pardo U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has started processing some undocumented immigrants under new expedited removal rules that expand who can be deported without a hearing before an immigration judge, according to a memo obtained by Time magazine. In the memo, dated July 24, Matthew Albence, ICE acting director, said the agency’s […]