Marcia Cooke, Florida’s first Black female federal judge dies
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Heat has been good for Hermiston watermelon crop
HERMISTON, Ore. (AP) _ This summer’s hot weather has been good for the watermelon crop in Hermiston, with farmers harvesting a couple of weeks ahead …
Pet food maker Stella & Chewy’s recalls some products
NEW YORK (AP) _ Pet food maker Stella & Chewy’s is recalling some of its products because a routine test found Listeria in a sample …
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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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The diamonds and stones of living a blessed life
By DR. PIERRE B. BLAND There is an old song by Neal Diamond ( Come to think of it, all of his songs are old …
Beware extremes: Exercise, anger may trigger heart attack
By MARILYNN MARCHONE AP CHIEF MEDICAL WRITER If you’re angry or upset, you might want to simmer down before heading out for an intense run …
You lift me up
By Dr. Pierre B. Bland I can honestly say I have never been so glad to leave one month behind and see the dawn of …
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New checklist aims to help parents engage with schools
By GLYNN A. HILL Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) _ Seeking to engage parents more in their children’s education, the Obama administration on Friday released a …
University students learn small-scale farming practices
By TYLER SILVY The Greeley Tribune GREELEY, Colo. (AP) _ “It,” for Leslie Trejo and a handful of University of Northern Colorado undergraduates, …
Students charged after device similar to stun gun found
SHEPHERD, Mich. (AP) _ Authorities say several students are facing charges after a device similar to a stun gun was brought to a mid-Michigan school …
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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 …
