How to predict the death of an American political movement
By CALIBE THOMPSON Does anyone remember Occupy Wall Street and their fight against greedy corporations? Or the Tea Party and their fight against the bipartisanship …
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Campaign season opens for Haiti’s presidential redo
By Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – Campaigning for Haiti’s presidential redo election has gotten off to a very quiet start, with major candidates waiting for …
Justice Dept. focuses on police treatment of mentally ill
By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON – Justice Department lawyers investigating police agencies for claims of racial discrimination and excessive force are increasingly turning up …
Pennsylvania firm launches experimental Zika vaccine clinical trial in Puerto Rico
By Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – A Pennsylvania drug company announced Monday that it has launched a clinical trial of an experimental Zika …
FBI concerned about encryption
By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON – FBI Director James Comey warned again Tuesday about the bureau’s inability to access digital devices because of encryption …
DC Metro trying out free public Wi-Fi at 6 stations
By Associated Press WASHINGTON – Commuters waiting for their trains at a handful of Metro stations have a new way to help pass the time …
Football world reacts to Colin Kaepernick’s anthem protest
Staff Report SANTA CLARA, Calif. – San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s decision to sit while the national anthem is being played in protest of …
IOC may consider suspension of Kenya’s Olympic body
By Associated Press LAUSANNE, Switzerland – The IOC says it may be forced to consider sanctions against Kenya after its national Olympic committee was disbanded. …
Women of Color hosts powerful star-studded weekend conference
By MICHELLE HOLLINGER MHollinger@sfltimes.com HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – Continuing its mission to enhance and expand leadership opportunities for women of color, South Florida Women of Color …
Miami resident jumping rope competitively on national team
Staff Report MIAMI – Jumping rope is known as a wonderful cardiovascular activity and variations like “Double Dutch” add a fun component to the exercise. …