First lady to address graduates in Ky., Md., Tenn.
WASHINGTON (AP) – Michelle Obama's commencement speaking schedule is taking her to Kentucky, Maryland and Tennessee. The White House announced Thursday that Mrs. Obama will …
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Blacks still face challenges in economic equality
WASHINGTON (AP) – African-Americans have achieved tremendous gains in education over the past 50 years, but that has yet to translate into major progress toward …
Like GOP outreach plan, delegate rules divide GOP
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Frustration over Republican presidential nominating rules could threaten whether a plan to revive the GOP takes hold among the party's most …
Contempt threat against Brown a rare move
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – Legal experts say a federal judicial panel's threat to place Gov. Jerry Brown in contempt of court if he fails to …
Zimmerman attorney wants deal unsealed
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – Former neighborhood watch leader George Zimmerman wants to know the details of an agreement between the parents of the teen he …
Fla. Senate makes it harder to file lawsuits
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – The Florida Senate is making it harder to pursue medical malpractice claims. The Senate on Wednesday voted 27-12 for the bill …
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Desmond Tutu wins $1.7M Templeton Prize LONDON – The John Templeton Foundation says it has awarded South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu one of the world’s …
Have you seen the Holy Spirit?
Have you ever seen the Holy Spirit? Can you read the signs of His presence? Can you tell when the Holy Spirit’s power is moving …
Bill seeks to apply sales tax to online purchases
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Legislation aimed at forcing online retailers to start collecting sales taxes is making headway in the Florida Legislature. Its latest test …
House reduces planned raise to state workers
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – The Florida House has approved an amendment to a budget bill that reduces a proposed $1,400 pay raise to state workers. …