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
Drought worsening health crisis in Central California town
EAST PORTERVILLE, Calif. (AP) _ Residents of East Porterville and experts say not having running water and breathing increasingly dusty air because of the drought …
Report: Wait lists for vets even longer today than last year
WASHINGTON (AP) _ The number of veterans seeking health care but ending up on waiting lists of one month or more is 50 percent higher …
Business
Global effort to help Nepal earthquake victims intensifies
By GREGORY KATZ LONDON (AP) _ Emergency aid flights are landing Monday in earthquake-ravaged Nepal to try to locate and rescue victims as governments and …
Wells Fargo seek state grants for Delaware job creation
DOVER, Del. (AP) _ A state economic development panel is set to vote on a request by Wells Fargo Bank for more than $1.3 million …
US home prices accelerated in February as sales rise
By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) _ U.S. home prices climbed at a faster pace in February than the previous month, driven …
Education
Enrollment in state pre-K inches up but disparities remain
By CHRISTINE ARMARIO LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Enrollment in state pre-kindergarten programs inched up slightly last year, but there’s been little change in the overall …
State Education Board reconsiders suspension policy
HONOLULU (AP) _ Hawaii’s longstanding policy of using out-of-school suspensions for delinquent students is under review by the state Board of Education. Critics say too …
Fewer Ohio college students enrolling in humanities
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) _ Federal data show fewer students have been enrolling in humanities majors at Ohio colleges as science and business programs have increased …
Sports
Finnegan, Smith sign with Miami Dolphins
MIAMI GARDENS — Veteran cornerback and rookie negotiator Cortland Finnegan sealed a deal Friday with the Miami Dolphins. Representing himself in contract talks, the eight-year …
49ers acquire Jonathan Martin from Dolphins
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jonathan Martin is returning to familiar territory, months after he accused a teammate of bullying and left the Miami Dolphins.
Offensive line facing complete overhaul
Pending free agency and a racially charged bullying scandal could add up to a completely overhauled Miami Dolphins offensive line – and some players looking …