Notable mistrials in cop-shooting cases
BALTIMORE — A Baltimore judge declared a mistrial in the case of Officer William Porter, one of six police officers facing charges in the death …
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Thriller by Michael Jackson sets new sales record
By ANTHONY McCARTNEY AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s Thriller is still scaring up sales and giving the King of Pop’s legacy a …
Cuban baseball defectors made triumphant return
HAVANA — A lineup of Cuban-born baseball stars, including some of the most famous defectors in recent memory, have made a triumphant return to the …
Woman starts new life, earns college degree
FT LAUDERDALE —Many people dream of dedicating their lives to helping others and making a real, meaningful difference in this world. Yahalia Franklin does not …
Good will and reparations
Happy Holidays! It’s a warm and encompassing statement, giving no importance to religion or creed. Just offering a simple expression of joy and goodwill to …
Nigeria, our great hope
My recent trip to Nigeria coincided with the newly elected President Mohamsadu Buhari’s efforts to put in place the new administration. Approximately the same time …
Citadel’s initial KKK investigation complete
CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Citadel has completed its initial investigation into cadets appearing in photos with pillowcases on their heads similar to Ku Klux Klan …
Commissioner Jordan shares holiday spirit with Headstart
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Barbara J. Jordan made Christmas wishes come true for about 140 children at the Ophelia Brown and North County Headstart centers, located …
Americans planning exit if Trump wins
Help me. I’ve succumbed to a mental illness: Drapetomania. Look it up. Once, slaves who desired, attempted, or actually ran away were thought to suffer …
Use your smart phone to help reach financial resolutions
StatePoint Sixty-four percent of American adults have a smart phone, according to Pew Research Center, and that number is growing. Savvy smart phone users are …