Palm Beach County School district cuts back on free meals for all students.
STOCK Photo By David L. Snelling WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Due to reductions in a federal program which helps school districts offer free meals …
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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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HISTORIC OVERTOWN HOSTS BLOCK PARTY AND HERITAGE MARKET FOR JUNETEENTH WEEKEND
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How much does your life matter?
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Donalds inching closer to becoming first-ever Black Florida governor
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Juneteenth: The Week of Repair
As communities across the nation prepare to observe the Week of Repair, it is a time to reflect, remember, and advocate for justice. This special …
Health and Wellness
Michigan utilities work to comply with air pollution rule
By ALISHA GREEN LANSING, Mich. (AP) _ The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to release a decision this week about new mercury and toxic air …
A look at new GOP plans for budget, pension and liquor bills
The House and Senate Republican majorities in the Pennsylvania Legislature are scrambling to advance major legislation to the desk of Gov. Tom Wolf in the …
Business
AmEx to roll out loyalty program Plenti
By KEN SWEET AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ American Express will roll out a new loyalty program, Plenti, allowing U.S. shoppers for the …
McDonald’s to detail latest turnaround plans
By CANDICE CHOI AP Food Industry Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ McDonald’s is set to unveil its latest plans to revive its sputtering business on …
Republican: Clinton needs to bring Democrats along on trade
WASHINGTON (AP) _ Republican House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner says Hillary Rodham Clinton needs to back trade legislation that President Barack Obama wants _ …
Education
Surprise Police arrest teen for fake bomb threats
PHOENIX (AP) _ Surprise Police have arrested a local teen for calling and emailing a fake bomb threat and home invasion in February. Police say …
About 15 percent of third graders fail reading test
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) _ About 15 percent of Oklahoma third graders could be held back after earning unsatisfactory marks on a state-mandated reading test. State …
University of Evansville campus to become smoke-free
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) _ The University of Evansville campus will become smoke-free starting Aug. 1. The Evansville Courier and Press reports (http://bit.ly/1ECb0W1 ) that the …
Sports
NFL agrees to remove cap on concussion damages
A revised concussions settlement between the NFL and former players could shrink the league's coffers – only marginally, though, and not for a long time.
LeBron now free agent, could remain with Heat
MIAMI — LeBron James is heading back to free agency. James has told the Miami Heat that he is opting out of the final two …
U.S. to play Germany in next round
PORTO SEGURO, Brazil — There won’t be friendly phone calls, there won’t be any dirty deals. That’s the promise from both sides ahead of Germany’s …