Black Archives Celebrates Women’s History Month
The Black Archives History and Research Foundation of South Florida is commemorating the remarkable women whose vision, tenacity, and leadership have shaped our communities and …
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Appeals court ends affordable SAVE Program for 7 million student loan borrowers
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Celebrate “Mother Africa” themed concerts for Jazz Appreciation Month in April at Lincoln Center
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Congress Can Halt the Iran War by Doing Nothing. It Should
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Luxury Affordable Housing coming to City of Miami Gardens
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Houston Native Natalie Greene, Deaf Basketball Standout at Gallaudet, Named United East Rookie of the Year
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The American Diabetes Association Honors Dr. Henry Rodriguez with Federal Advocate of the Year Award
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Federal Advocate of the Year Award from the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) recognizes an individual whose leadership and dedication have significantly advanced …
Health and Wellness
8 Ways to optimize your sleep
PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA Courtesy of Family Features While a healthy lifestyle requires a balanced diet and exercise, sleep is another pillar of overall wellness …
Diver on gator attack: ‘I started punching … he let go’
Associated Press FORT MYERS, Fla. – A Florida man who was attacked by an alligator while diving for golf balls in a lake says the …
Business
Rent hikes force small businesses to move, revamp
By JOYCE M. ROSENBERG AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ Rising commercial rents in newly trendy areas are forcing some small companies to change …
PepsiCo tops expectations, boosted by pricier products
PURCHASE, N.Y. (AP) _ PepsiCo is using pricier products to help drive up sales. The snack and beverage maker said Thursday that revenue rose for …
CVS leaving US Chamber of Commerce in tobacco tiff
NEW YORK (AP) _ CVS Health is leaving the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, saying the trade group’s position on tobacco products is incompatible with CVS’ …
Education
No vacancy: UNR dorms are already full for fall semester
By SIOBHAN MCANDREW Reno Gazette Journal RENO, Nev. (AP) _ Living on campus at the University of Nevada, Reno may be more competitive. Even the …
Lafayette considering common grading system for high schools
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) _ Lafayette Parish School System educators are working out a common grading system for high schools as part of a review of …
Ohio’s Central State covers Cosby name on sign
WILBERFORCE, Ohio (AP) _ An historically black college in southwest Ohio says it has covered up Bill Cosby’s name on a campus sign in front …
Sports
Tiger Woods shoots worst round of career, 85, at Memorial
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) _ Tiger Woods hit a new low with the highest score of his career Saturday _ …
Dolphins 1st-round pick Parker undergoes foot surgery
By STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer DAVIE, Fla. (AP) _ Miami Dolphins first-round draft pick DeVante Parker underwent left foot surgery Friday and will likely …
Not even muscular dystrophy holds back VCU’s Howie
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) _ JoJo Howie reluctantly handed the baseball to VCU coach Shawn Stiffler, then started making …
