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
CORONA-NNOUNCEMENTS
TECHHIRE SUMMER BOOT CAMP (NOTE UPDATES): CareerSource South Florida (CSSF) has announced its fourth annual program designed to connect participants to a mix of accelerated …
CORONA-NNOUNCEMENTS
“MDEAT COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS” JUNE 4: The Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust (MDEAT) hosts a monthly talk show on WMBM (AM 1490), covering juvenile justice topics related …
Business
FAA: ‘Unmanned aircraft’ seen flying near NY airport
NEW YORK (AP) _ Federal officials are investigating after a pilot reported seeing an unmanned aircraft while approaching John F. Kennedy International Airport. The Federal …
Florida power company gave $1 million to pro-Bush super PAC
ociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) _ The largest Florida corporate donor to a super political action committee backing former Gov. Jeb Bush’s presidential run is NextEra …
Private prison firm responds to Vermont inmate complaints
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) _ The company that operates a private prison in Michigan where Vermont recently moved 280 of its inmates is defending its operation …
Technology
EPA report says new vehicle mileage hits record 24.1 mpg
DETROIT (AP) — New cars and trucks in the U.S. got a record 24.1 miles per gallon on average last year, but the rate of …
TWITTER SUES FBI, DOJ TO RELEASE NSA REQUEST INFO
By Barbara Ortutay, AP technology writer, NEW YORK (AP) – Twitter is suing the FBI and the Department of Justice to be able to release more information about …
Education
Ohio University’s Athens campus to ban tobacco use
ATHENS, Ohio (AP) _ Ohio University is banning tobacco on campus. The Athens Messenger (http://bit.ly/1MyqAZU ) reports that Ohio University’s Athens campus is transitioning to …
Picayune high school to allow cellphones
PICAYUNE, Miss. (AP) _ Picayune Memorial High School will allow students to use their cellphones on campus beginning this fall. School principal Kent Kirkland tells …
Ohio State marching band song made fun of Holocaust victims
By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) _ An unofficial marching band song that made fun of Holocaust victims is the type of thing Ohio State …
Sports
Paraguay again eliminates Brazil in Copa America quarters
By PABLO ELIAS GIUSSANI CONCEPCION, Chile (AP) _ Paraguay defeated Brazil 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw on Saturday to advance to …
Large Alaska tribe to boycott FedEx for its NFL sponsorship
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) _ Alaska’s largest tribe is boycotting FedEx until the company pulls its sponsorship from the Washington, D.C. NFL team or that team …
Bucs quarterback Jameis Winston: ‘I’m just moving forward’
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) _ Jameis Winston knows there are always eyes on him _ watching, dissecting and waiting for …
