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
Health network eliminates 38 management, administrative jobs
MANCHESTER, Conn. (AP) _ Eastern Connecticut Health Network has eliminated 48 jobs and reduced the hours of five other employees as it faces what it …
Study finds contaminants in California public-water supplies
By ELLEN KNICKMEYER and SCOTT SMITH SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ Nearly one-fifth of the raw groundwater used for public drinking water systems in California contains …
Business
Michigan farmers keep eye on crops amid recent cold weather
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) _ Michigan farmers are keeping an eye on crops in the coming weeks to determine the extent of damage from a …
Tyson Foods donates $500,000 to Walton Arts Center project
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) _ Tyson Foods has donated $500,000 to the Walton Arts Center’s fundraising campaign. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (http://bit.ly/1El5ANX ) reports the arts center …
Atlanta airport to host human trafficking art exhibit
ATLANTA (AP) _ The world’s busiest airport will soon be home to a temporary art exhibit meant to raise awareness of human trafficking. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta …
Education
Panel votes to cut University of Wisconsin $250 million
By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The Legislature’s budget-writing committee voted Friday to cut the University of Wisconsin’s budget by $250 million …
Tucson school district may outsource substitute teachers
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) _ The school board hasn’t voted but Tucson Unified School District substitute teachers already know they can’t get rehired next year unless …
Texas lawmakers vote to end high school steroids testing
By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ Texas lawmakers voted Friday to dismantle the state’s high school steroids testing program after eight …
Sports
Dolphins privately optimistic about reaching deal with Suh
By STEVEN WINE MIAMI — The Miami Dolphins have pulled ahead in the Ndamukong Suh sweepstakes, and their lead may be insurmountable. The Dolphins were privately optimistic …
Dolphins give transition tag to tight end Charles Clay
MIAMI — Tight end Charles Clay was given a transition tag Monday by the Miami Dolphins, ensuring he’ll make at least $7 million in 2015. Miami …
Chicago’s 1st black major league baseball player Minoso dies
By JAY COHEN CHICAGO — Major league baseball’s first black player in Chicago, Minnie Minoso, has died. The Cook County medical examiner confirmed his death Sunday …
