HISTORIC OVERTOWN HOSTS BLOCK PARTY AND HERITAGE MARKET FOR JUNETEENTH WEEKEND
MIAMI – In honor of Juneteenth, the Overtown Business Association (OBA) is proud to present the Overtown Block Party & Heritage Market – Juneteenth Weekend …
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Candidates for U.S. Rep. Wilson’s CD 24 seat seeking her endorsement
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Miami-Dade unveils plans for first airport-wide digital monitoring hub in U.S.
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Florida proposal bans college admission, adult education classes for undocumented students
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Retirees spending more time exploring technology than leisure time
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PBC Elections invites residents to Elections Experience Tour
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How much does your life matter?
By Antonia Williams-Gary Once upon a time we were bought and sold in the slave markets where prices for our bodies were set according to …
Health and Wellness
A first: Drug lowers heart risks by curbing inflammation
PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer For the first time, a drug has helped prevent heart attacks by curbing inflammation, …
Searching for next antibiotic
Microbial colonies in a petri dish. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA By ETHAN FORMAN The Gloucester Times BEVERLY, Mass. (AP) – Two former Salem State University …
Business
Indian company partnering to create call center jobs in United States
By DAVID SHARP PORTLAND, Maine (AP) _ An Indian-based tech support company is looking to U.S. workers for help. The company, iYogi, announced Thursday it’s …
Aviation firms promise more jobs after getting tax breaks
By MICHELLE RINDELS CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) _ A state board granted tax breaks to seven Nevada aviation industry companies on Thursday, marking the first …
Lawsuit: Immigrants got $1 a day for work at private prison
By IVAN MORENO Associated Press DENVER (AP) _ Immigrants who were detained at a suburban Denver facility while they awaited deportation proceedings are suing the …
Education
Campus police meet requirements under federal settlement
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) _ The University of Montana campus police department has met federal requirements to improve its response to sexual assault reports, the Department …
Nebraska student trains llamas, competes in events
By LAUREN SEDAM The Grand Island Independent AURORA, Neb. (AP) _ In many ways, Jonah Jensen is a typical Nebraska kid. He likes to hunt, …
No vacancy: UNR dorms are already full for fall semester
By SIOBHAN MCANDREW Reno Gazette Journal RENO, Nev. (AP) _ Living on campus at the University of Nevada, Reno may be more competitive. Even the …
Sports
Georgia Tech, Boston College to open 2016 season in Ireland
ATLANTA (AP) _ Georgia Tech and Boston College are heading to Ireland to open the 2016 college football season. The announcement was made Thursday by …
Clemson enters season with revamped defensive line
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Clemson led the country in defense last year, largely because of an experienced front line …
Romo-led fantasy event in Vegas called off as NFL balks
DALLAS (AP) _ A fantasy football-themed event in Las Vegas headlined by Tony Romo was called off after the NFL reiterated a policy banning appearances …
