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
Ozone health watch issued for metropolitan Phoenix
PHOENIX (AP) _ Environmental regulators have issued an ozone health watch for metropolitan Phoenix for Friday and Saturday. A health watch is issued when ozone …
University of Minnesota will be regional Ebola center
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) _ The University of Minnesota Medical Center has been named a regional treatment center for patients with Ebola and other highly infectious diseases. …
Business
Clorox apologizes for ‘emojis’ tweet
By BRANDON BAILEY AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO — Clorox has apologized for a social media misstep after the household products company sparked outrage by …
HJ Heinz buys Kraft to build $28 billion food giant
Photo montage by MJury/For South Florida Times By MICHELLE CHAPMAN and CANDICE CHOI AP Business Writers NEW YORK – Some of the most familiar names …
EU commits $2.15 billion to help Greek poor deal with crisis
By RAF CASERT and FRANK JORDANS BRUSSELS — The European Union committed 2 billion euros ($2.15 billion) on Friday to help Athens deal with what even EU leaders now …
Education
5 Tufts students go on hunger strike over janitor layoffs
MEDFORD, Mass. (AP) _ Five students at Tufts University began a hunger strike Sunday over the university’s plans to cut about 35 janitorial jobs at …
St. Paul teacher named Minnesota’s Teacher of the Year
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) _ A St. Paul high school teacher who teaches writing and English to immigrant students has been named Minnesota’s 2015 Teacher of …
Jimmy Buffett University of Miami commencement speaker
MIAMI (AP) _ Singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett is scheduled to give the commencement address for University of Miami. The university says Buffett will speak Friday when …
Sports
Hurricanes say there’s no ACC exit plan
AP Sports Writer CORAL GABLES — The Miami Hurricanes are reaffirming their commitment to the Atlantic Coast Conference, debunking speculation that they may be considering …
Miami Heat get physical
Associated Press MIAMI — Dwyane Wade was bleeding after taking a smack in the head from Tyler Hansbrough, who became the target of a retaliatory …
Sports Briefs
OLYMPICS Singleton-Pistorius showdown DALLAS — Jerome Singleton is all for fellow Paralympian Oscar Pistorius running against able-bodied athletes at the London Olympics.