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US job openings stay high, but actual hiring falters in May
By JOSH BOAK AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) _ Job openings stayed close to a 15-year high in May. It’s a sign that companies are …
General Mills plans major move toward cage-free eggs
By STEVE KARNOWSKI MINNEAPOLIS (AP) _ Food manufacturer General Mills Inc. has updated its animal welfare policy to include a major move toward cage-free eggs. …
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Study: Minority youth have bigger media appetites
(Associated Press) – CHICAGO — Minority youth spend more than half their day consuming media content, a rate that’s 4.5 hours greater than for their …
Signs of segregation online perpetuating digital divide
AP National Writer When the personal computer revolution began decades ago, Latinos and blacks were much less likely to use one of the marvelous new …
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Stuff the turkey, not your pet!
Staff Report BROWARD COUNTY, Fla – The Thanksgiving holiday is here, and did you know it can be dangerous for your pet? Broward County Animal …
Tips to Keep Your Family Healthy and Happy this Winter
StatePoint With colder weather comes an increase in weather-related illness and health issues. From activity levels to mood, diet and more, seasonal weather affects all …
Holiday Party Survival Guide: Tips to Avoid Weight Gain
StatePoint Lights decorate streets across the country. The holiday season is officially upon us! However, with the joy of the season comes the tendency to …
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ND colleges get $2.5M to offer students tutoring, other help
MINOT, N.D. (AP) _ Eight institutions of higher education in North Dakota have received a combined $2.5 million to provide a number of services to …
Rhode Island community college to receive federal funding
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) _ The Community College of Rhode Island has been awarded more than $500,000 in federal funding for its outreach and student services …
Computer pros volunteer to teach girls how to program
By JANET McCONNAUGHEY NEW ORLEANS (AP) _ When organizers of a summer camp that includes a number of disadvantaged high-school girls asked about career plans, …
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Tannehill, Dolphins look sharp during mini-camp practices
By STEVE GORTEN DAVIE, Fla. (AP) _ Miami quarterback Ryan Tannehill looked sharp during the second day of the Dolphins’ mini-camp. He threw seven touchdown …
NBA Finals draw best TV rating since series moved to ABC
NEW YORK (AP) _ This year’s NBA Finals have drawn their highest TV rating since the series moved to ABC in 2003. The Golden State …
Plenty of changes could come to the NBA, and quickly
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors will get their championship rings. LeBron James will try yet again to …
