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
South Korean schools reopen despite widespread MERS fear
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) _ The death toll continues to mount in South Korea’s MERS outbreak even as schools reopen and people recover from the …
Panel OKs bill banning smoking in vehicles when kids present
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) _ A New Jersey state Senate panel has advanced legislation that would bar smokers from lighting up in vehicles if children 16 …
Business
Senate panel set to back fast-track trade bill Obama seeks advance
By CHARLES BABINGTON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) _ A Senate panel is poised to advance one of President Barack Obama’s top trade initiatives despite strong …
City Council approves plan for NFL stadium near Los Angeles
By ROBERT JABLON CARSON, Calif. (AP) _ A local City Council on Tuesday night unanimously voted to clear the path for a proposed $1.7 billion …
Blue Bell says it’s still trying to pinpoint listeria cause
By JUAN A. LOZANO HOUSTON (AP) _ A massive recall has brought more attention and put more pressure on a century-old Texas ice cream company …
Education
Alabama lawmakers approve new board for 2-year colleges
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) _ A new state board will oversee Alabama’s two-year college system. Alabama lawmakers on Tuesday gave final approval to legislation to remove …
Students accidently shot in university gun safety class
OREM, Utah (AP) _ Officials say two students were injured in an accidental shooting just before their gun safety class began at Utah Valley University. …
Judge: Dreamers can get in-state tuition in Arizona
By BOB CHRISTIE PHOENIX (AP) _ Young immigrants granted deferred deportation status by the Obama administration are eligible for in-state college tuition, a Maricopa County …
Sports
Player barred from team over tweet about Obama
FLORENCE, Ala. (AP) _ The University of North Alabama says a walk-on football player won’t be allowed back on the team after sending a tweet …
LeBron named SI’s Sportsman of Year
MIAMI (AP) — When LeBron James learned he was Sports Illustrated’s Sportsman of the Year, the Miami Heat star was surprised.Not because he thought his …
NFL player in murder-suicide may have involved second girlfriend
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher told officers who found him sleeping in his car outside an apartment complex hours before …