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Census figures show recession taking big toll on young adults
WASHINGTON (AP) — Young adults are the recession's lost generation. In record numbers, they're struggling to find work, shunning long-distance moves to live with mom …
Fla. passes up over $100 million in federal grants
MIAMI (AP) _ Gov. Rick Scott and the Republican-led Legislature have rejected or declined to pursue more than $106 million in federal grant money and …
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Obesity a crisis, poll shows we still want our junk food
WASHINGTON — We know obesity is a health crisis, or every new year wouldn’t start with resolutions to eat better and get off the couch. …
Midwives promote natural way
By CAROLYN GUNISS SUNNY ISLES BEACH — Ten years ago, Michele Hernandez was scheduled to have natural childbirth in a hospital. At the last minute, …
New optimism about stemming spread of AIDS virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — An AIDS-free generation: It seems an audacious goal, considering how the HIV epidemic still is raging around the world.
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4-H Grown: Alumni Asked to Stand Up and Support STEM Education More Sharing Services
(NewsUSA) – For almost a decade, there has been a dramatic shift by educators to increase kids’ interest in careers in science, technology, engineering and …
Univ. of Florida suspends frat over abuse of wounded vets
By JASON DEAREN Associated Press GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) _ A University of Florida fraternity has been suspended after allegations that its members insulted and spat …
Negotiators on K-12 education bill agree on per-pupil money
By DAVE KOLPACK BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ Senate and House negotiators on Thursday were polishing off amendments to a 105-page, nearly $2 billion bill on …
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Word from the streets: Marlins Madness
The deal is done, and perhaps it was inevitable. City and county officials have committed hundreds of millions of public dollars to build a stadium …
The Marlins get their ballpark at our expense
Here’s an idea. Let’s say you and I buy a car together. I’ve found a great one online for $1,000. My thought is, you pay …
Moss takes charge at Marlins meeting
MIAMI – Viewers of Monday’s Miami-Dade County Commission meeting, in which a $644.5 million Marlins stadium was approved, had an opportunity to watch Chairman Dennis …