Senate passes health care bill
Senate Democrats passed a landmark health care bill early Christmas Eve, handing President Barack Obama a victory on his top domestic priority on an issue …
Senate Health Bill Passed!
This is an opportunity to acknowledge a legendary momentous accomplishment from President Obama and his team. Now the ball is in our court to become …
New library director likes to work with people
Elaina Norlin has a confession. As a young, creative marketing representative for a cable company, she took some liberties with the truth. Wanting to serve, …
Dems, White House predict success on health care
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House and Democrats are confidently predicting Senate passage of President Barack Obama's health overhaul by Christmas after the bill cleared …
Gaston Smith conviction compounds cynicism
The Rev. Gaston Smith has done something very bad. The pastor of historic Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in troubled Liberty City was convicted in three …
Call Me Blessed
In this holiday season, I’ve been intrigued by the Song of Mary in Luke (1:26), wherein the angel Gabriel tells Mary to get ready for …
Broward State Attorney’s Office employees give toys to needy children
FORT LAUDERDALE — Four-year-old Denise King, after taking a photo with Santa, said she would “try and wait for Christmas” to open her new toys. …
Urban League program goes green
FORT LAUDERDALE — President Barack Obama’s federal stimulus plan has come home to encourage a greener environment and to provide training for green jobs.
Dolphins on brink of elimination from race
DAVIE (AP) — The Miami Dolphins may have finally dug themselves a hole too deep. The Dolphins have been coming from behind all season, and …
Mural depicts Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize
FORT LAUDERDALE — Immediately following the Nobel Peace Prize Committee’s announcement in October that it would honor President Barack Obama with the prestigious award, Andrea …