Wal-Mart’s 1Q net income rises 10 percent
NEW YORK (AP) — Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s first-quarter net income rose 10 percent as the world's largest retailer benefited from cost-cutting and robust growth in …
Bolt wins 100 in 9.86 seconds at S. Korean meet
DAEGU, South Korea (AP) — Usain Bolt won the 100 meters in 9.86 seconds in his season debut at the Daegu meet on Wednesday, May …
Jones has quiet WNBA debut as Lynx top Tulsa
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Marion Jones’ path to stardom in the WNBA won’t be a sprint. The former Olympic track star had little impact in …
Jamaican government corruption can drive citizens away
When I was growing up in Jamaica, Election Day used to only mean two things: violence and bloodshed. That was a given and, as far …
CARIBBEAN CROSSROADS: May is Haitian Heritage Month
Miami has always boasted about having the most Haitians. I erroneously believed that we also gave birth to the tradition of celebrating Haitian Heritage Month …
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Let Floridians vote on near-shore oil
With the massive and ongoing oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico spewing millions of gallons into the nation’s marine waters, now is the time …
Holy water allegedly sprinkled on atheist teacher
POMPANO BEACH — Two teachers accused of sprinkling holy water onto an avowed atheist colleague have been removed from the classroom, and may be fired. …
Couple’s long marriage exception, not rule in black community
In 1924, the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade was held in New York, famed composer George Gershwin completed Rhapsody in Blue, and Herbert and Zelmyra …
Harriette Cole talks divinity, dreams and Ebony
Harriette Cole has magnetic appeal. Hers is a soothing, authentic presence that puts people at ease. If she's on a morning show's panel of experts, …
SCLC HQ chained, locked shut in leadership fight
ATLANTA (AP) _ Two factions entangled in a power struggle for control of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference say one side locked and chained the …