Lawmakers hope new bill fixes hurricane insurance
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ Florida hasn’t been hit by a hurricane since the disastrous years of 2004 and 2005 _ but the state’s property insurance …
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Reggae fans in Jamaica mark Bob Marley’s death
(Associated Press) – KINGSTON, Jamaica — Scores of reggae fans from across the globe placed roses before a statue of Bob Marley on May 11 …
Lawmakers say poor are hurting, press Obama on jobs
(Associated Press) – WASHINGTON — Black members of Congress pressed President Barack Obama at a meeting May 12 for a greater focus on creating jobs …
Martelly sworn into office as Haiti’s new president
(Associated Press) – PORT-AU-PRINCE — A pop star known for his bad boy antics on stage, Michel “Sweet Micky” Martelly, became this earthquake-devastated country’s new …
Panel says it’s OK for judge to remain in segregated club
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A federal bankruptcy judge’s membership in a country club that has no women or blacks as full-fledged members does not …
Assault victim revels in White House tour
Associated Press WASHINGTON — Recy Taylor has a picture of President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama in the living room of her home …
Philly mayor facing unexpected primary challenge
PHILADELPHIA (AP) _ When he ran for mayor four years ago, Michael Nutter made his predecessor and longtime political nemesis the focus of a successful …
Victim of old injustice revels in White House tour
WASHINGTON (AP) _ Recy Taylor has a picture of President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama in the living room of her home in …
Dems, Republicans trade accusations on vote overhaul
Associated PressTALLAHASSEE — After dueling allegations that it was either a “protection against voting fraud” or a “disenfranchisement act,” Florida lawmakers on May 5 approved …
Obama wows MDC students
Special to South Florida Times When President Barack Obama visited Miami last Friday, few knew what was really on his mind. That morning he had …