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
Study: Silent cancer in moms a rare result in prenatal tests
By LINDSEY TANNER AP Medical Writer CHICAGO (AP) _ For pregnant women, abnormal results from certain prenatal tests may signal that something is wrong _ …
Marijuana opponents using racketeering law to fight industry
By KRISTEN WYATT DENVER (AP) _ DENVER (AP) _ A federal law crafted to fight the mob is giving marijuana opponents a new strategy in …
Business
Airport commission approves minimum wage of $10 an hour
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) _ The commission that oversees the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport has approved a plan to raise airport wages to at least $10 …
Obama library foundation raised $5.4 million in 2014
By JIM KUHNHENN WASHINGTON (AP) _ The nonprofit foundation raising money for President Barack Obama’s future library in Chicago took in more than $5.4 million …
‘Pitch Perfect 2’ leaves ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ in the dust
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) _ The ladies of “Pitch Perfect 2” hit all the right notes opening weekend, amassing a …
Education
Natalie Portman urges Harvard grads to take chances
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) _ Actress Natalie Portman has advised graduating Harvard seniors to use their inexperience to their advantage. The Academy Award-winning actress, speaking at …
Teachers to work during sit-in protest of education funding
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) _ Tacoma teachers are protesting the state legislature’s lack of progress on pay and class sizes by putting their after-school work on …
UNC system drops 46 degree programs, consolidates 10 others
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) _ The University of North Carolina system has decided to discontinue 46 academic degree programs and consolidate 10 others. The News …
Sports
A-Rod reaches out to Headley, signed to replace him at third
TAMPA, Fla. — Chase Headley says Alex Rodriguez has “reached out and introduced himself.” Headley was signed to a $52 million, four-year contract by the Yankees, …
Lehtera scores winner, Blues beat Panthers 2-1 in shootout
By PAUL GEREFFI SUNRISE, Fla. — Jori Lehtera made the most of his first NHL shootout attempt. Lehtera scored the winning goal in the fifth round …
2 Cuban baseball players abandon team in Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Two Cuban baseball players in Puerto Rico for the Caribbean Series apparently have abandoned their team. Cuba’s team on Wednesday …
