Maria Perez
Staff Writer
Maria Perez is a breaking news reporter for Newsweek. She has an M.A in Urban Reporting from the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism. She has been published in the Juvenile Justice Information Exchange, City Limits, and local newspapers like The Wave and The Home Reporter.
Publix Beings Donating to Lawmakers Again
The company reportedly donated $1,000 to 33 lawmakers in February.
Parkland Father Praise Joe Biden Amid Scandal
"I do not know if VP @JoeBiden will run for President. What I do know is that after meeting with him, I can honestly say that I do consider him to have been one of the most decent and genuine people that I ever met and I am in a better place today because of him."
Powerball Results, Numbers for 3/30/19
Saturday night's Powerball drawing was worth $40 million with a cash option of $24.8 million.
Mega Millions Results, Numbers for 3/29/19
Mega Millions drawing on Friday night was worth $75 million with a cash option of $35.3 million.
Police Investigate After Elderly Protestor Attacked
"Stay on the ground old man unless you want to get hurt."
Principal Allegedly Shared Islamophobic Post
"We call on the appropriate school district administrators to investigate this matter and to take appropriate action."
Commonwealth High School Shooting Live Updates
Two people were reportedly shot outside a high school in North Carolina on Friday.
Teen Claims Six Flags Denied Him Job Over His Hair
"He don't have no tattoos or piercings, so it's like and that was one of the things she compared the dreadlocks to—tattoos and piercings."
Democratic Party Headquarters Vandalized
"The Oklahoma Democratic Party is devastated by the recent hate crime attack at our Headquarters this morning. We appreciate the outpouring of support for this cowardly act as the community comes together to denounce hate and bigotry."
Two Men Arrested for Allegedly Shooting at Children
"They were screaming, 'They're shooting at us. They're shooting at us.'"
Texas Police Officer Under Investigation
"Bradley McNeal was placed on administrative leave at that time and will remain on administrative leave until the investigation is complete."
Where was the winning Powerball ticket sold?
One winner from Wisconsin won the $768.4 million jackpot on Wednesday night.
Watch, Live Stream of Powerball Drawing for 3/27/2019
The Powerball drawing on Wednesday night is worth $750 million.
Official Uses MLK to Defend Facebook Posts
"This type of lawless behavior is terrible and the same term would apply to everyone who is lawlessly rioting and destroying personal property, it's the lack of character, just as Dr. King warned."
Nightclub Says It Did Not Discriminate Against Gay Man
"We welcome every customer. We do not support any homophobic action in denying our customers entry."
Mega Millions Results, Numbers for 3/26/19
The Mega Millions jackpot on Tuesday night was worth $57 million with a cash option of $35.3 million.
DeVos Defends Education Department Budget Cuts
Disability advocate organizations slam Education Secretary Betsy DeVos's proposed cuts to Special Olympics.
Bill Would Allow Professionals to Deny Services
"Licensed professionals could pick and choose who to work with or care for simply because they profess to be uncomfortable with who they are."
Man Claims He Was Denied Service for Wearing MAGA hat
"I was not drunk, I was not loud, I was not using profane language, I was not creating a scene – nothing. They said it was just because of the hat."
Guidance Counselor to Lose Job Over Same-Sex Marriage
The guidance counselor, who has worked at the school for almost 40 years, will lose her job at the end of the school semester because she is married to a woman.
What is the Werther Effect? How You Can Help Students
"There are a lot of vulnerable people and we need to feel that we can reach out to them and that they can reach out to us and that hope is there."
Father of Sandy Hook Victim Found Dead
"This is a heartbreaking event for the Richman family and the Newtown Community as a whole, the police department's prayers are with the Richman family right now, and we ask that the family be given privacy in this most difficult time."
Powerball Results, Numbers for 3/23/19
The Powerball jackpot on Saturday night is worth $625 million with a cash option of $380.6 million.
Watch, Live Stream of Powerball Drawing for 3/23/2019
Powerball lottery players can watch the live stream to see if they won Saturday night's jackpot worth $625 million.
Mega Millions Results, Numbers for 3/22/19
Mega Millions jackpot on Friday night is worth $50 million with a cash option of $30.2 million.
Jewish Woman Quits Job Following Anti-Semitic Remark
"I will not be quiet. No one should be subjected to anti-Semitism or racism or sexism at work."
Transgender Man Sues California Hospital
"It was denied by the Catholic Church for ethical reasons. I didn't understand how this could be happening. The Catholic bishops didn't approve of my surgery. It seemed unreal."
Missouri Flooding Map: Evacuations Ordered
The city of St. Joseph and Buchanan County in Missouri are told to evacuate, while evacuations were also ordered in Kansas.
Police: Priest Groped Woman During Last Rites
"We greatly encourage any victims in the Austin area to call 911 or 311 and file a report if they have been a victim with this suspect or any other suspect."
