Judge to rule later on bail for ex-officer on murder charge
By BRUCE SMITH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – A judge reached no decision Thursday on whether to grant bail for a white former police officer charged …
Georgia inmate wants new hearing over juror’s racial slur
WASHINGTON (AP) – An African-American man on Georgia’s death row is asking the Supreme Court for a new sentencing hearing because a white juror who …
Atlantic hurricanes, may be fewer and weaker
By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer WASHINGTON — A new but controversial study asks if an end is coming to the busy Atlantic hurricane seasons …
Minority winemakers want to change industry stereotypes
By GOSIA WOZNIACKA NORTH PLAINS, Ore. — Bertony Faustin didn’t set out to be Oregon’s first black winemaker. He just wanted to make good wine. …
Freddie Gray’s family settles with city for $6.4M
By JULIET LINDERMAN BALTIMORE — The family of Freddie Gray, who died after being critically injured in police custody, reached a $6.4 million wrongful death …
Macy’s joins discount clothing market
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK – Macy’s has an answer to T.J. Maxx and other stores that sell deeply discounted designer brands. …
Dolphins bidding for 1st playoff berth since 2008
By STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer MIAMI — Miami Dolphins coach Joe Philbin drew cheers from his players when he performed at a team rock …
Powell, Wasserman Schultz support Iran nuclear deal
By MATTHEW DALY WASHINGTON — Already a done deal in Congress, the Iran nuclear agreement is gaining more momentum. Former Secretary of State Colin Powell …
Pope to celebrate Washington Mass in Spanish
WASHINGTON — The Archbishop of Washington has announced that Pope Francis will celebrate his upcoming Washington Mass in Spanish. Cardinal Donald William Wuerl announced Wednesday …
USF football coach declares Tampa’s Ybor City off-limits
TAMPA, Fla. — University of South Florida football coach Willie Taggart has declared Tampa’s Ybor City neighborhood off-limits for his team after the fatal stabbing …