Report: Hazing rules ignored before death at FAMU
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ A blistering state report released Friday contends that Florida A&M University officials failed to follow state laws and regulations on hazing …
Trayvon Martin Death Is Florida’s Story of The Year
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) _ Trayvon Martin’s shooting death was just a blip on the local television news when it was first reported on a soggy …
Once disdained, Rastafarian movement gains acceptance
BULL BAY, Jamaica — The robed Rastafarian priest looked out over the turquoise sea off Jamaica’s southeast coast and fervently described his belief that deliverance …
Sen. Scott plays up his roots, downplays his race
COLUMBIA, S.C. — To U.S. Rep. Tim Scott, keeping his modest upbringing in the front of his mind has helped guide his swift ascent in …
Steroids loom in major college football, but little testing done
WASHINGTON (AP) — With steroids easy to buy, testing weak and punishments inconsistent, college football players are packing on significant weight — 30 pounds or …
Former SC Gov. Sanford eyes US House bid
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, who left public life two years ago after mysteriously disappearing to visit his then-mistress in …
Race Card Project creates new type of conversation
She asked for just six words. Michele Norris, the National Public Radio host, was starting a book tour for her memoir which explores racial secrets. …
A town buries its victims as gun control debate rages
NEWTOWN, CONN. — Ten minutes. That was how long it took for a man to shoot his way into an elementary school in an upscale …
Caribbean Briefs
ANTIGUA & BARBUDA Gambling sanctions pushed against U.S. The tiny Caribbean nation of Antigua & Barbuda intends to pursue retaliatory sanctions against U.S. commercial services …
Player barred from team over tweet about Obama
FLORENCE, Ala. (AP) _ The University of North Alabama says a walk-on football player won’t be allowed back on the team after sending a tweet …