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By AL CALLOWAY The political reality for African Americans is bigger than Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. It is about appearances versus reality, not personality …

By ROGER CALDWELL When Trump tells the media and America that he is going to give a major policy speech, listeners will be more confused …

By MOHAMED HAMALUDIN The large crowd rose almost as one as the National Anthem was sung – all, that is, except one man, who remained …

Associated Press LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigerian news reports say security forces have detained a journalist over alleged links to Boko Haram and purported knowledge of …

By MICHAEL WEISSENSTEIN Associated Press HAVANA – Six months after President Raul Castro declared war on the Zika virus in Cuba, a militarized nationwide campaign …

By BOB LAMENDOLA It’s back to school time for kids, but for women with little or no health insurance, it’s time to “take a test …

By DAVID McFADDEN Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – Haiti’s longest and most punishing strike by medical professionals officially came to an end Thursday with young …

Associated Press LINCOLN, Neb. – A new state program that goes into effect this fall will give Nebraska businesses an alternative to layoffs when economic …

Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. – The number of home equity loans in Orlando is up almost 25 percent over the past year. The research firm …

Staff Report MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Selected from among 300 students representing 24 states, including the District of Columbia, Ghana, Nigeria and the Virgin Islands, …