Health overhaul centerpiece endures growing pains
WASHINGTON — It's a centerpiece of President Barack Obama's health care remake, a lifeline available right now to vulnerable people whose medical problems have made …
Group endorses Austin for District 5 seat
Florida New Majority, which describes itself as a grassroots civic engagement organization, announced its has endorsed Alison Austin in the race for the city of …
Search under way for Miami-Dade’s top singer
Nine superstar hopefuls put their talents on show Saturday during the Young Talent Big Dreams auditions held at the Joseph Caleb Auditorium.
Project takes aim at black infant death rate
African American children born in Miami-Dade County face a grim battle to survive past their first year, according to official statistics. Manuel Fermin, CEO of …
Residents of women’s center pampered
On a recent Monday morning, residents of Miami Rescue Mission’s Center for Women and Children got special attention.
Rapper from the streets reaches out to youths
Brisco knows about overcoming obstacles. When he was 9, his mother died of heart failure and when he was 13 his brother was killed in …
Toyota says 3.7 million vehicles fixed under recalls
WASHINGTON — Toyota Motor Corp. said Monday it had fixed about 3.7 million vehicles in the United States as part of its massive safety recalls, …
New study shows saving for college remains priority
DES MOINES, Iowa —Parents remain determined to save money for college even in the tough economy but they're not always choosing the methods that give …
Wynton Marsalis in Cuba for historic jazz performances
HAVANA — A country known for groundbreaking jazz is getting a visit from one of America's leading trumpeters, who spent the weekend jamming with Cuban …
Broward guidance counselors aiding children
Two employees of the Broward school district who were members of a Palm Beach Atlantic University summer mission trip to Haiti are planning a return …