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IRS investigating donors to nonprofit groups
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Internal Revenue Service is investigating five donors for making contributions to the kind of nonprofit groups that have become popular for …
HUD probing reports of race bias by 22 mortgage lenders
Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Federal officials have launched an investigation to determine whether 22 mortgage lenders have been discriminating against qualified African-American and Latino …
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Genetic testing moves into world of employee health
By TOM MURPHY AP Business Writer Your employer may one day help determine if your genes are why your jeans have become too snug. Big …
Massachusetts confirms first case of measles in 2015
BOSTON (AP) _ Health officials have confirmed the first case of measles in Massachusetts this year. The case was found in a visiting student from …
At least 3 children sick with E. coli after dairy festival
LYNDEN, Wash. (AP) _ Health officials say at least three schoolchildren have become sick with E. coli after attending a Whatcom County dairy festival last …
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Florida A&M to receive performance funding
By Alexis Gary Governor Rick Scott is proposing $460 million for performance funding for all state universities and colleges, which includes Florida A&M University in …
Florida Assessment tests, recommended reduced
By Alexis Gary The Florida Department of Education has recommended that the state reduce the amount of assessment tests students take. The recommendation came after …
Wesleyan says 12 treated after taking drug ‘Molly’ on campus
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. — Wesleyan University’s president says 10 students and two visitors to the school received medical treatment after taking a version of the party drug …