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
State reviewing placement of mentally ill in prison system
By STEVE LeBLANC BOSTON (AP) _ Massachusetts Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders is pledging to take a fresh look at the way the …
Fentanyl intensifies Vermont battle against illegal drugs
By WILSON RING MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) _ Police and public health officials in Vermont have been warning for months about the danger of the drug …
Business
California farmers strike a deal to cut water use
By FENIT NIRAPPIL and SCOTT SMITH SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) _ California farmers who hold some of the state’s strongest water rights avoided the threat of …
Murray Energy expects more than 1,800 coal mine layoffs
By JONATHAN MATTISE CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) _ Appalachian coal mining suffered a double blow Friday, as Murray Energy announced plans to lay off more than …
Japan pledges climate change aid to Pacific island nations
By YURI KAGEYAMA TOKYO (AP) _ Japan pledged Saturday 55 billion yen ($450 million) in aid to Pacific island nations that are battling rising sea …
Education
University of New Haven to ban tobacco products campus-wide
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) _ The University of New Haven is kicking off a campus-wide ban on all tobacco products with a celebration on Monday. …
University at Buffalo tries integrated approach to problems
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) _ University at Buffalo faculty members from different fields are getting together to tackle global challenges like health equity and sustainable manufacturing. …
Old trees saved after neighbors protest removal by UF
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) _ Towering, century-old pine trees near a University of Florida golf course have been saved for now after neighbors protested their removal …
Sports
Ex-NFL player Darren Sharper charged with rape in Las Vegas
By KEN RITTER LAS VEGAS — Rape charges have been filed in Las Vegas against former NFL safety Darren Sharper, who already faces sexual assault charges in …
Mets pitcher Zack Wheeler to have elbow surgery next week
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — New York Mets pitcher Zack Wheeler will have Tommy John surgery early next week and is expecting a 14-month rehabilitation, a …
10 Questions to begin the Madness There’s more to March than a Kentucky coronation …
Chart courtesy of NCAA.com University of Kentucky basketball team 2015 PHOTO COURTESY OF apkmodgame.net By Mike Lopresti NCAA.com So here is the NCAA Tournament …
