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
5 Kansas lakes have algae blooms
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) _ Kansas health officials say five lakes around the state currently have toxic algae blooms. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment …
Congress-Sept 11 Health – Advocates aim to extend benefits for 9/11 first responders
By GLYNN A. HILL WASHINGTON (AP) _ Advocates for ailing Sept. 11 first responders say Congress should permanently extend a law providing medical monitoring and …
Business
Florida salsa company donates profits to military charities
Salsa bottles PHOTO COURTESY OF militarytimes.com Salsa chips PHOTO COURTESY OF jfoodeats.com By ALLISON GRINER The Florida Times-Union ATLANTIC BEACH, Fla. (AP) — …
Disputing credit report could get easier under new rules
PHOTO COURTESY OF creditsesame.com By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer NEW YORK — Disputing a mistake on your credit report could get …
Cyprus president to seek removal of Central Bank chief
By MENELAOS HADJICOSTIS NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus’ president said Sunday that he will seek to have the bailed-out country’s embattled Central Bank chief removed from …
Education
100 seniors will not graduate after prank goes too far
MADISONVILLE, Tenn. (AP) _ One hundred Sequoyah High School seniors are not being allowed to graduate and a school resource officer has been fired after …
Marietta schools superintendent proposes teacher raises
MARIETTA, Ga. (AP) _ The school superintendent in Marietta is proposing pay increases for teachers. Superintendent Emily Lembeck’s proposed budget for the coming year includes …
19 students in Minot graduate peace officer training program
MINOT, N.D. (AP) _ Nineteen students in Minot have finished Peace Officer Training at Lake Region State College and are ready to become law enforcement …
Sports
Final Four teams a slam dunk for NBA-quality talent
Associated Press Lurking in virtually every corner of the Superdome this weekend will be lottery picks, some other NBA first-rounders and assorted AP All-Americans. Everywhere, …
Garrard gets deal
David Garrard, who spent nine seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars before being released last September, has signed a one-year contract with the Miami Dolphins as …
Manning quiets the doubters with win
AP Pro Football Writer INDIANAPOLIS — Back in August, back before the season began, Eli Manning was asked whether he considered himself an “elite” quarterback …