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
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Clark County
LAS VEGAS (AP) _ The Southern Nevada Health District is warning Clark County residents that mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile virus in eight …
Minnesota funeral home closed due to unsanitary conditions
MAPLEWOOD, Minn. (AP) _ Minnesota health officials have shut down a suburban Twin Cities funeral home accused of letting bodies decompose. The state Department of …
Business
Pandora reports 1Q loss but beats analyst estimates
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) _ Pandora Media Inc. on Thursday reported a wider loss of $48.3 million in its first quarter as it continued to invest …
Microsoft results show company’s shift, but is it enough?
By BRANDON BAILEY AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ Microsoft is changing its business. The question has been whether it’s changing fast enough. The …
3 Ways to Give Your Business a Competitive Edge in 2015
(NewsUSA) – In case you are unaware, major changes to the shipping industry are afoot this year, which could cost businesses big bucks. To better …
Education
New standardized tests bring technical challenges, concern
By KIMBERLY HEFLING AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) _ Call this the year of the test. Or, at least the year of standardized test mania. …
Grant to help WSSU students prepare for medical degrees
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) _ The National Institutes of Health has awarded Winston-Salem State University a five-year grant totaling $2.3 million to help undergraduate students compete …
Education Management to close 15 Art Institute campuses
PITTSBURGH (AP) _ A Pittsburgh-based for-profit college company has announced plans to close 15 of its Art Institute campuses nationwide, one quarter of the total, …
Sports
UM fires back as NCAA sets out charge
CORAL GABLES — After two years of digging, the NCAA hit Miami with the four words that no school wants to hear: “Lack of institutional …
Word spreading as No. 3 ranked Canes soar in spectacular season
CORAL GABLES — North Carolina’s Marcus Paige had Shane Larkin well covered when the Miami Hurricanes’ point guard launched a shot from the top of …
Source: Dolphins OK referendum on stadium
MIAMI (AP) _ The Miami Dolphins have agreed to a local referendum on their plan seeking tax money for an upgrade of their stadium, a …