Saks Global Company winds down majority of off-price operations
NEW YORK – Saks Global Enterprises LLC a leading luxury retail company, today announced strategic actions to wind down the majority of its off-price operations, …
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Governor Candidate James Fishback Vows to Prosecute Jeffrey Epstein’s Co-Conspirators
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Clintons wil testify to avoid House’s threat of contempt in Jeffrey Epstein probe
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Museum of Graffiti Opens Studios in Wynwood
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68th GRAMMY: Kendrick Lamar wins most awards, Bad Bunny wins Album of the Year
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Democrats Should Lead by Example on Gerrymandering
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Marshall L. Davis Sr. African Heritage Cultural Arts Center Hosts Village Talk
MIAMI – On the heels of the Marshall L. Davis Sr. African Heritage Cultural Arts Center’s 50th Anniversary, and during the national observance leading up …
Health and Wellness
Obesity rising in nations rich and poor, especially in kids
PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) – The global obesity problem now affects 1 in 10 people in …
Get Tire Savvy to Help Your Family Stay Safe on the Road
StatePoint Today’s cars come with some impressive features. But no matter what up-to-date tech your car boasts, it’s your tires that connect it to the …
Business
Alpha coal company announces 292 layoffs in Va., Ky
BRISTOL, Va. (AP) _ Coal producer Alpha Natural Resources Inc. has told 292 workers in Virginia and Kentucky they are losing their jobs. The announcement …
Owners of alleys note the business of bowling is changing
By ZACH OSOWSKI The Herald Bulletin ANDERSON, Ind. (AP) _ Bowling, like golf, is undergoing a change in who plays and how many people play. …
Dollar Tree completes $8.5B purchase of Family Dollar
NEW YORK (AP) _ Dollar Tree has completed its $8.5 billion acquisition of rival discount chain Family Dollar after a year-long struggle that drew in …
Education
Little people group targeting ‘midget’ mascots across US
By ALAN SCHER ZAGIER FREEBURG, Ill. (AP) _ As with many small towns, the biggest source of bragging rights in this agrarian outpost in southern …
Jill Biden to promote education, military families in Asia
WASHINGTON (AP) _ Vice President Joe Biden’s wife will promote girls’ education and supporting military families during a tour of four Asian countries beginning next …
University of Wisconsin regents approve budget cuts
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents has approved a budget that will absorb the first year of a $250 …
Sports
Thinking he was an underachiever made Nicklaus better
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) _ Jack Nicklaus won 18 professional majors and 73 times on the PGA Tour, which is …
Five things to know from NBA Finals practices
By ANTONIO GONZALEZ AP Basketball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) _ They talked about ending championship droughts, starting new traditions and building legacies. The Cleveland Cavaliers …
Spike Lee talks drafting story for ‘NBA 2K16’ video game
By DERRIK J. LANG AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) _ “NBA 2K16” will be a Spike Lee joint. 2K Games says the acclaimed filmmaker …
