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
Smokers have better luck quitting when own money wagered
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ When it comes to offering cash to get smokers to quit, more people go for …
FDA panel backs Vertex combination pill for cystic fibrosis
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) _ Federal health advisers on Tuesday recommended approval for an experimental combination drug to treat cystic fibrosis, …
Business
Florida springs to receive nearly $37 million
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Florida is going to spend nearly $37 million to help improve the water quality of several springs across the state. Gov. …
Changes come to lottery game after sluggish ticket sales
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Florida's most prominent new addition to its lottery games is already going through a makeover. Lottery officials announced Monday that several …
Morris Brown trustees turn down taxpayer money
ATLANTA (AP) – Trustees of Morris Brown College have turned down an offer of nearly $10 million in taxpayer money. Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed had …
Education
Police probe sex assault allegations at Bryant U
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Smithfield police are investigating allegations of a sexual assault on the Bryant University campus. A campus-wide email sent to students says the …
New Mexico’s Walker dismissed from team
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The captain of the University of New Mexico women’s basketball team has been dismissed from the team after being arrested and …
HOW TO PICK A COLLEGE? DATA CRUNCHERS HOPE TO HELP
BY ANNE FLAHERTY WASHINGTON (AP) – For many high school seniors, fall means deciding where to apply for college and maybe visiting a guidance counselor. …