OUSTED HAITIAN DICTATOR, JEAN-CLAUDE DUVALIER DIES
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) – Jean-Claude Duvalier, who presided over what was widely acknowledged as a corrupt and brutal regime as the self-proclaimed “president for life” …
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Meek loses bid to become first black U.S. senator from Florida
Special to South Florida Times Saying Tuesday that he plans to sleep in until after 10 a.m. and do some fishing Kendrick Meek conceded …
Cruz, tea party groups want probe of Miss. runoff
WASHINGTON (AP) – In a fresh sign of Republican turmoil, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, tea party groups and losing challenger Chris McDaniel all want an …
Senate OKs first openly gay black federal judge
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate for the first time confirmed an openly gay black man to become a top-level federal judge. By a 98-0 vote …
Minority voters flexing muscle after Cochran win
WASHINGTON (AP) – Sen. Thad Cochran's GOP primary victory, thanks in part to black Mississippians who turned out to vote for him, exemplifies a new …
Fraternity to expand mentoring
FORT LAUDERDALE — Motivated by President Barack Obama’s call to the nation to help mentor minority youths, the Fort Lauderdale Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi …
District 1 race heats up with Gibson vs. Jordan
Special to South Florida TImes MIAMI GARDENS — The race for the District 1 seat on the Miami-Dade County Commission has heated up with an …
Tax returns an issue in Florida governor’s race
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Republican Gov. Rick Scott’s campaign suggests in a new ad that former Gov. Charlie Crist has something to hide by not …
VA settles complaints by 3 Phoenix whistleblowers
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Veterans Affairs Department said Monday it has reached financial settlements with three employees who faced retaliation …
Artis steps into his new role as FMU’s First Gentleman
MIAMI GARDENS — Selby Artis has worn many hats over the years: student, athlete, soldier, entrepreneur, soccer coach, and federal employee. This week, he steps …