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
US pregnancy deaths up, and most are preventable
By MIKE STOBBE and MARILYNN MARCHIONE More U.S. women are dying from preg. nancy-related causes, and more than half of those deaths are preventable, government …
Walk and Music Festival raises $1.5M in battle against AIDS
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF)’s 14th annual Florida AIDS Walk and Music Festival raised more than $1.5 million to benefit 10 …
Business
Dr Pepper Snapple Group posts 2Q profit
PLANO, Texas (AP) _ Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. (DPS) on Thursday reported second-quarter profit of $220 million. On a per-share basis, the Plano, Texas-based …
Mystery of Baby Doe – Advanced DNA testing employed to help identify mystery girl
BOSTON (AP) _ Massachusetts investigators are hoping more advanced DNA testing technology can help them identify a little girl whose body was found on the …
World Meeting head says pope’s economic impact growing
FAIRLESS HILLS, Pa. (AP) _ The president of the World Meeting of Families says the estimate of the economic impact of Pope Francis’ visit to …
Education
Doctors determine refrigerators triggers woman’s seizures
By SHARI RUDAVSKY The Indianapolis Star INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ On the second day of her hospital stay at Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital, Brandy Gibson …
7 Hawaii schools to offer free meals to all students
HONOLULU (AP) _ The Hawaii State Department of Education will be testing a pilot program at seven public schools that will allow all students to …
Petition seeks to delay schools’ start date due to heat
AMITE, La. (AP) _ A petition calling for the start date for Tangipahoa Parish schools to be delayed due to excessive heat has drawn thousands …
Sports
France won’t forget women’s World Cup loss to Colombia
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer MONTREAL (AP) _ There is no danger that France is looking past South Korea in the women’s World Cup …
Utah Jazz work out Dekker, miss out on Hollis-Jefferson
By KAREEM COPELAND AP Sports Writer SALT LAKE CITY (AP) _ Sam Dekker was a little disappointed after his workout with the Utah Jazz on …
source: Hawks reach buyout agreement with GM Danny Ferry
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) _ The Atlanta Hawks have agreed to a buyout of the final two years of general manager …
