Democrats Should Lead by Example on Gerrymandering
By Kevin Harris and Richard McDaniel Redistricting has once again pushed the nation to a crossroads, and Virginia Democrats now find themselves at the center …
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US Supreme Court permits California congressional districts that favor Democrats
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Governor Candidate James Fishback Vows to Prosecute Jeffrey Epstein’s Co-Conspirators
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Clintons wil testify to avoid House’s threat of contempt in Jeffrey Epstein probe
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Museum of Graffiti Opens Studios in Wynwood
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68th GRAMMY: Kendrick Lamar wins most awards, Bad Bunny wins Album of the Year
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Saks Global Company winds down majority of off-price operations
NEW YORK – Saks Global Enterprises LLC a leading luxury retail company, today announced strategic actions to wind down the majority of its off-price operations, …
Health and Wellness
Tyler Perry’s ‘Jazzman’s Blues’ debuts at Toronto Film Festival
Writer/director Tyler Perry had never had a movie programed at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival. He said as much on the night of his …
Viola Davis commanding, magnetic in ‘Woman King’
The mighty women of the Agojie were warriors. From the 1600s to1800s in the West African Kingdom of Dahomey this all-female military regiment gallantly fought …
Business
CHINESE VACCINE MAKER FINED $1.3 BILLION AFTER SCANDAL
BEIJING (AP) – A Chinese maker of rabies vaccine was fined 9.1 billion yuan ($1.3 billion) on Tuesday for falsifying production records in a scandal …
QUESTIONS OF CONFLICT MOUNT OVER FLORIDA GOVERNOR’S FINANCES
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Florida Gov. Rick Scott’s blind trust might not be so blind. Shortly after the multimillionaire governor took office in 2011, he …
Business Highlights
WHY THE `GIG’ ECONOMY MAY NOT BE THE WORKFORCE OF THE FUTURE WASHINGTON (AP) – The “gig” economy might not be the new frontier for …
Technology
Dorsey would have to give up Square to be Twitter CEO
By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ Jack Dorsey would have to give up his post at Square if he’s to become …
Vehicle-import business is big in South Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (AP) _ Cars, cars, parked everywhere in South Philadelphia. On expansive lots below the Walt Whitman Bridge, on parcels at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. …
Education
Benefits from good preschool programs could be enormous
PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA By JEFF AMY Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – It’s a soft sell – come and listen to renowned figures who …
Fun Holiday Gift Ideas for Kids Exploring Math, Science, Art and More
StatePoint When shopping for children this holiday season, remember that the best gifts will pull double-duty and be not only fun, but educational too. “Children …
New Florida law expected to increase textbook challenges
PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA By TERRY SPENCER Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) – A parent in Florida is citing profanity and violence in trying …
Sports
Super Bowl comes as Houston recovering from latest oil bust
By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) – In May 2013, when Houston was awarded the right to host this year’s Super Bowl, the …
LeBron miffed with direction of slumping Cavaliers
BY TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND – LeBron James has alluded to flaws with Cleveland’s roster all season. He got much more detailed about …
Copeland scores 25, Maryland-Eastern Shore beats Florida A&M
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Bakari Copeland and Derrico Peck combined to score 27 second-half points, Ryan Andino finished with 17, including four 3-pointers, and Maryland-Eastern …
