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
Dozens of kids sickened from chlorine at Antioch water park
ANTIOCH, Calif. (AP) _ About 40 children became ill while swimming at a city-run water park in Antioch after excessive chlorine apparently leaked into the …
Delaware governors signs marijuana decriminalization bill
By RANDALL CHASE DOVER, Del. (AP) _ Gov. Jack Markell signed legislation Thursday decriminalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana in Delaware. Markell signed the …
Business
Storm leaves thousands in Dallas-Fort Worth without power
DALLAS (AP) _ A storm packing winds upward of 80 mph has left thousands of people without power in North Texas. The Dallas Morning News …
Texas trade group heads to Cuba
DALLAS (AP) _ A Texas delegation is arriving in Cuba with hopes of building a front-of-the-line position for renewed trade with the Caribbean nation long …
FDIC levies fines against New Frontier Bank directors
GREELEY, Colo. (AP) _ The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. fined four people involved in the 2009 collapse of Greeley’s New Frontier Bank $545,000 after a …
Education
College buys fake bodies for anatomy, physiology courses
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) _ The University of Northern Iowa has purchased several artificial bodies to help provide undergraduate students with a better understanding of …
‘Animal House’ frat loses appeal, recognition
By HOLLY RAMER CONCORD, N.H. (AP) _ Dartmouth College has rejected an appeal by a fraternity accused of branding new members, ending efforts by the …
Hassan vetoes anti-Common Core bill
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) _ Gov. Maggie Hassan is using support from the business community to justify her veto of a bill backed by opponents of …
Sports
Planned Braves stadium move highlights race, class in Atlanta
ATLANTA— For the Braves, abandoning downtown Atlanta for the suburbs means moving closer to the team’s fan base and developing money-making restaurants and amenities. Team …
FSU QB’s Lawyer Critical of State Attorney
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – The lawyer for Florida State’s Jameis Winston criticized State Attorney Willie Meggs Sunday for his public comments about the ongoing sexual …
Incognito scandal has Dolfans fed up
Editor’s Note: This story was prepared using reports filed by The Associated Press. Miami Dolphins fans are venting on Twitter and complaining on radio about …