Black Archives Celebrates Women’s History Month
The Black Archives History and Research Foundation of South Florida is commemorating the remarkable women whose vision, tenacity, and leadership have shaped our communities and …
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Appeals court ends affordable SAVE Program for 7 million student loan borrowers
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Celebrate “Mother Africa” themed concerts for Jazz Appreciation Month in April at Lincoln Center
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Congress Can Halt the Iran War by Doing Nothing. It Should
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Luxury Affordable Housing coming to City of Miami Gardens
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Houston Native Natalie Greene, Deaf Basketball Standout at Gallaudet, Named United East Rookie of the Year
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The American Diabetes Association Honors Dr. Henry Rodriguez with Federal Advocate of the Year Award
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Federal Advocate of the Year Award from the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) recognizes an individual whose leadership and dedication have significantly advanced …
Health and Wellness
Heat wave subsides in Pakistan as death toll reaches 860
KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) _ A Pakistani health official says the devastating heat wave that struck the country last weekend is slowly subsiding but that the …
Scott will retain lawsuit against feds
By KELLI KENNEDY FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Gov. Rick Scott is withdrawing his injunction against the Obama administration over federal health money, but there’s no …
Business
Puerto Rico in economic limbo as legislators reject tax plan
By DANICA COTO SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) _ Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla pledged Thursday to negotiate with legislators after they voted down an overhaul …
LinkedIn joins Twitter in post-earnings tumble
By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ Dumping social media stocks that show any sign of weakness is trending on Wall Street. …
Yelp and Nokia are big market movers
NEW YORK (AP) _ Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE Yelp …
Education
Kansas officials to urge schools to teach financial literacy
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) _ Kansas legislators and State Board of Education members are launching a campaign to encourage public schools to teach students financial literacy. …
Black professor regrets comments critical of white students
By PHILIP MARCELO BOSTON (AP) _ An incoming Boston University professor who called “white college males” a “problem population” and was publicly criticized by the …
Syracuse U. fraternity suspended during investigation
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) _ A Syracuse University fraternity has been ordered to suspend activities while authorities investigate an alleged assault. According to court records, 22-year-old …
Sports
Snubbed teen wows in tennis
When Georgia-based up-and-coming tennis star Taylor Townsend tried to play in the 2012 U.S. Open Junior tournament, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) tried to …
Sterling rejects pressure to sell team; NBA to decide Tuesday
NEW YORK (AP) — Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling responded Tuesday to the NBA’s attempt to oust him, arguing that there is no basis …
Shane Battier voted as NBA’s top teammate
MIAMI (AP) — Shane Battier called it one of the biggest honors of his life. The Miami Heat forward was announced Saturday as the winner …