New Smithsonian Museum offers rich black history
Smithsonian’s black heritage museum opens next month on the National Mall with a dedication by President Obama on September 24th. PHOTO COURTESY OF WWW.NPR.ORG By …
Florida may rebury reform school bodies
Professor Erin Kimmerle, University of South Florida’s lead researcher, and U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson stand beside the “White House,” known for torture. PHOTO COURTESY OF …
Drone being tested for use during disasters and emergencies
By DAVE KOLPACK Associated Press HILLSBORO, N.D. – A 20-foot-long drone that was brought to North Dakota to test precision agriculture methods is now part …
McDonald’s recalls millions of Happy Meals fitness bands
Associated Press NEW YORK – McDonald’s is recalling millions of fitness bands that had been given away in Happy Meals because they might cause skin …
Kobe Bryant starts $100 million investment fund
By KEN SWEET AP Business Writer NEW YORK – Retired NBA star Kobe Bryant is moving to Wall Street, announcing the formation of a $100 …
Olympic Golf was reborn in Rio
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer RIO DE JANEIRO – Adilson da Silva of Brazil hit the first shot that put golf back in the …
Russia banned from Rio Paralympics
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA – Russia is banned from the Paralympic Games as punishment for a state backed doping program, after losing …
Jazz harmonica great Toots Thielemans played on Sesame Street theme
By LORNE COOK Associated Press BRUSSELS – Belgian harmonica player Toots Thielemans, whose illustrious career included playing with jazz greats like Miles Davis and whose …
Shreveport churches welcome 35 young offender flood evacuees
Associated Press SHREVEPORT, La. – When a south Louisiana group home for young offenders called for flood evacuation help, Shreveport churches and local volunteers made …
Grilled skirt steak gets a kick from salsa, black beans
By ELIZABETH KARMEL Associated Press If you ask a chef what his or her favorite steak is, chances are the answer will be rich, beefy …