Democrats Should Lead by Example on Gerrymandering
By Kevin Harris and Richard McDaniel Redistricting has once again pushed the nation to a crossroads, and Virginia Democrats now find themselves at the center …
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US Supreme Court permits California congressional districts that favor Democrats
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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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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, …
Health and Wellness
Spike in synthetic drug ODs concerns Appomattox authorities
APPOMATTOX, Va. (AP) _ Appomattox County Sheriff Barry Letterman is warning the public about the dangers of synthetic marijuana following a recent spike in overdoses. …
Anthem bids $48 billion for Cigna to create health giant
By TOM MURPHY and MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) _ Anthem is buying rival Cigna for $48 billion in a deal that …
Business
Love not war wins for small businesses and large companies
By JOYCE M. ROSENBERG AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ Imagine a world where David and Goliath are best buds. Well it’s becoming reality …
Restaurant chain agrees to pay $300,000 in back wages
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) _ The owner of several Rhode Island restaurants and bars has agreed to pay $303,000 in back wages and damages to cooks, …
Tracy Morgan settles suit with Wal-Mart over fatal crash
By DAVID PORTER NEWARK, N.J. (AP) _ Actor-comedian Tracy Morgan has settled his lawsuit against Wal-Mart over a highway crash that killed one man and …
Education
Omaha district considering giving free meals to all students
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) _ Officials in the Omaha School district are considering providing free meals to all students, regardless of the children’s ability to pay. …
NYC installing 21,000 audible door alarms at schools
NEW YORK (AP) _ Officials are installing 21,000 audible door alarms at New York City schools in order to prevent another tragedy like the 2013 …
Policies on transgender admissions at women’s colleges
NEW YORK (AP) _ Barnard College issued a new policy Thursday saying it will now admit transgender women. The decision at the Manhattan campus follows …
Sports
Canadian Henderson shoots tournament record for LPGA lead
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer DALY CITY, Calif. (AP) _ Brooke Henderson has no photo on the LPGA Tour’s website and has to rely …
Mets match record with 11th straight win, beat Braves 6-3
NEW YORK (AP) _ The New York Mets matched a franchise record with their 11th straight win on Thursday, beating Atlanta 6-3, thanks chiefly to …
Dolphins officials duck questions about underachiever Jordan
By STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer DAVIE, Fla. (AP) _ When given a chance Friday to voice support for underachieving defensive end Dion Jordan, Miami …
