Teens required to take course for learner’s permit
Photo courtesy of Getty images MIAMI – Teenage drivers are now required to pass a driver education class to receive their learner’s permit under a …
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Florida stiffens penalties for animal cruelty, natural disasters abandonment
Photo courtesy of Facebook MIAMI – Floridians who abandon or leave their dogs outdoors during a natural disaster could face prison time and a hefty …
Smith elected first Black mayor of Alabama city
Anniston, Alabama Mayor Ciara is sworn into office surrounded by her husband and family members. The oath of office was administered by Ms. Gloria Floyd, …
Key moments from first week of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial
Cassie Ventura, the R&B singer and ex-girlfriend of Sean “Diddy” Combs, recalled her experiences of violent physical abuse. PHOTO COURTESY OF COURTHOUSENEWS.COM New York (AP) …
Trump offers migrants $1,000 to self deport, legally reenter the U.S.
Photo courtesy of WSJ.com MIAMI – President Donald Trump is offering to pay migrants without legal status $1,000 if they leave the country on their …
Supreme Court signals support for Maryland prohibiting LGBTQ books in public schools
LGBTQ books PHOTO COURTESY OF LGBTQREADS.COM Washington (AP) — The Supreme Court’s conservative majority on Tuesday signaled support for the religious rights of parents in …
60,000 Americans to lose their rental assistance and risk eviction
Moments after Daniris Espinal walked into her new apartment in Brooklyn, she prayed. In ensuing nights, she would awaken and touch the walls for reassurance …
Florida to make cursive handwriting required for public schools students
Photo courtesy of blogspot.com MIAMI – Public schools students may be required to use cursive handwriting under a proposed new bill advancing in the Florida …
Bernice King reflects on the Fair Housing Act, made law after her father’s killing
Dr. Bernice King PHOTO COURTESY OF BERNICEKING.COM Bernice King warns decades of work to reduce inequities in housing is at risk, as the Trump administration …
Ending discipline disparities for Native students abandoned by administration
Department of Education Building PHOTO COURTESY OF ED.GOV Washington (AP) — The Education Department has withdrawn from an agreement to address disparities in discipline for …