John Atta Mills, president of Republic of Ghana, dead at 68
ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — President John Atta Mills vowed to help spread the wealth from Ghana’s newly discovered offshore oil fields. But before he could …
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As the election nears, new rules are facing delays
WASHINGTON (AP) _ When the Obama administration agreed to set the first-ever federal limits on runoff in Florida, environmental groups were pleased. They thought the …
Write-ins used to close Florida primary elections
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ If the winner of a Democratic or Republican primary in Florida won’t face opposition in the general election, then that primary …
Sylvia Woods, started famed Harlem restaurant
Associated Press NEW YORK — Sylvia Woods, founder of the famed Harlem soul food restaurant that carries her name and is a must-stop for locals, …
Haiti team hardly homegrown
PORT-AU-PRINCE — Four of Haiti’s five Olympians at the London Games have something in common: They’re not from Haiti.
Colorado shooting stuns nation
The Associated Press CENTENNIAL, Colo. — With their anger and tears stirred by the sight of James Holmes in a courtroom with red hair and …
Huge borrowing, questionable spending priorities plague post-quake rebuilding
PORT-AU-PRINCE — The deadly earthquake that leveled the capital more than two years ago brought a thread of hope: a promise of renewal. With the …
Zimmerman says he was not pursuing Trayvon Martin
MIRAMAR, Fla. (AP) _ In his first lengthy TV interview, neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman said Wednesday he wanted to apologize to Trayvon Martin’s parents …
Florida schools must identify complaining students
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ The identity of students who submit complaints about teachers to public schools, including colleges and universities, are public records and must …
Mayor: Prevent domestic violence
Special to South Florida Times RIVIERA BEACH — Accountability and stiffer penalties for perpetrators of domestic violence may help stem the problem, experts said at …