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SAN IGNACIO CERRO GORDO, JALISCO, MEXICO – Benjamin Muñoz Moreno owns one of the many “abarrotes” stores in San Ignacio Cerro Gordo. In Spanish, abarrotes means groceries. In his small store he sells fruits, vegetables, bread, milk, cheese, chips, and more. His products come from local suppliers around the region and “fruterias” in the town. With the pandemic, he is facing many challenges to keep his business running.
A new book traces the history of the International Joint Commission, created in 1909 to protect all bodies of water along the U.S.-Canada border and to resolve disputes between the two countries over transboundary waters. We talk to the authors and a Michigan State expert. By Cassidy Hough.
“The whole reason why I went to MSU was solely based on the Korean program.”
Yvonne Phillips felt lucky. She was one of four students accepted to a study abroad program in South Korea. She planned to finish her undergraduate minor in Korean.
Phillips couldn’t take enough pictures or videos during her first week in Korea. She figured it was going to be a great 4 months. And then…
“It was so sad,” said Phillips.
Small colleges and universities in Michigan are dealing with big problems caused by cancellation of current and planned study abroad programs for their students. We hear about Albion, Cornerstone, Hope and Kalamazoo. By Joe Dandron.
International Women’s Day, March 8, does not get the same level of attention in the United States as it does in other countries. Hear the perspectives of people from Russia, South Korea, Bolivia and the United States.
This week on Focal Point, a look at Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s new education budget. The verdict is in on former MSU gymnastics coach Kathie Klages. We go live to Munn Ice Arena for a look at this week in sports. All this and more on Focal Point,
Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer have responded to President Donald Trump’s budget proposal. Former Michigan State Gymnastic Coach Kathie Klages is on trial for two counts of lying to authorities in connection with Larry Nassar. The film Parasite made history at the Oscars on Sunday Night. Parasite was the first non-English speaking film to ever win best motion picture.
President Trump spoke at the White House following his impeachment acquittal. He stated it was hard to like those who voted to impeach him and praised his supporters. House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi expressed her concerns on the President. In Turkey, a plane crash took the lives of three people and injured 180 more. The crash is being investigated and new information has yet to be released.
Thousands of passengers aboard cruise ship Costa Smeralda may have been inflected with the coronavirus. The cruise line is taking necessary sanitary precautions, and passengers are expected to be quarantined for the next several weeks. Meanwhile, Vanessa Bryant has broken her silence following the unexpected death of her husband, former NBA player Kobe Bryant, and their 13-year-old daughter Gianna. She posted family photos on Instagram and announced a fund that will go to the families of the victims.
Super Bowl LIV kicks off on Sunday. Shakira and Jennifer Lopez are scheduled to perform at the halftime show.
A deadly virus is sweeping China and has made its way into the United States. Chinese researchers have identified the virus as the coronavirus. Many airlines have halted their flights into China to assure safety. Meanwhile, Harvey Weinstein is facing many allegations for sexual misconduct and rape. Weinstein says he has proof that he is innocent.
Chief Justice John Roberts was sworn in to preside over the impeachment trial of President Trump that officially opened today in the Senate, almost a month after the House voted to impeach the President. The Senate will look to determine if the President acted in obstruction of Congress and in abuse of his power. A flight heading to Shanghai dumps fuel on heavily populated school district in Los Angeles as it stopped for engine problems.