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
Toxic toad more hazardous than rattlesnakes for Phoenix dogs
PHOENIX (AP) _ With the return of monsoon season comes a potentially deadly danger for dogs. KPNX-TV reports (http://bit.ly/1TEfXrq ) that the Sonoran Desert toad …
Arizona family wins suit involving chemical-coated toys
By RYAN VAN VELZER PHOENIX (AP) _ An Arizona family won a $435,000 judgment in federal court after a child swallowed a decorative bead coated …
Business
Tuition freeze’s fate uncertain at Capitol this year
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ Students at Minnesota’s public colleges may have to brace for a tuition bump. Tuition freezes at the state’s two postsecondary …
Port Authority to vote on funding for new AirTrain at Newark
By DAVID PORTER Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. (AP) _ Newark Liberty Airport’s aging monorail could be in for a total makeover. The Port Authority of …
Budget impasse, other issues remain on lawmakers’ plate
By WILLIAM MARCH Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ With a week left in its planned 60-day session, a Republican civil war over health care …
Education
Questions arise over school office aimed at black students
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) _ The effectiveness of an office created in response to concerns over treatment of black students in South Bend is being …
Michelle Obama addresses Tuskegee University graduates
By KIM CHANDLER TUSKEGEE, Ala. (AP) _ Michelle Obama invoked the storied history of Tuskegee University as she urged new graduates to soar to their …
North Dakota student prepares for National Geographic Bee
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) _ A North Dakota middle school student is arduously preparing for the National Geographic Bee competition. The 12-year-old Sean Ness tells …
Sports
Marlins looking for dancers and breakers
MIAMI – If you can cheer, break dance or do gymnastics, the Miami Marlins is looking for you to become part of the Miami Marlins …
Conference titles on the line Sunday
Peyton Manning and Tom Brady one more time with the Super Bowl on the line would have been good enough all by itself. But in …
As he turns 29, LeBron James’ numbers are off the charts
MIAMI (AP)— If the number of an NBA player’s birthday candles were proportionate to his point total, then Miami Heat star LeBron James would need …