Prairie View SHOCKS Jackson State; wins the SWAC Championship
Prairie View A&M claimed a 23-21 win over Jackson State. PHOTO COURTESY OF SWAC.ORG Prairie View A&M claimed the 2025 Pepsi SWAC Football Championship with …
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National Park Service drops free admission on MLK Day, Juneteenth while adding Trump’s birthday
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A nation in freefall while the powerful feast: Trump calls affordability a ‘con job’
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Art Basel presents Black Art
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Chaos, neglect, and abuse: Inside Trump’s ICE machine
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Florida starts redistricting talks in GOP’s battle for House control in 2026 elections
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ABC signs Jimmy Kimmel to a one-year contract extension, months after temporary suspension
Jimmy Kimmel Live PHOTO COURTESY OF FACEBOOK.COM/JIMMYKIMMELLIVE President Donald Trump won’t be getting his wish. ABC said Monday it has signed late-night comic Jimmy Kimmel …
Health and Wellness
DeLand hospital testing new snake anti-venom
By SKYLER SWISHER The Daytona Beach News-Journal DELAND, Fla. (AP) _ Carl Barden knows what to do when a venomous snake bares its fangs. He’s …
Wichita hospital sees spike in patients using K2
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) _ Wichita hospitals are reporting an increase in patients being treated after smoking synthetic marijuana, often called K2. Wesley Medical Center said …
Business
Portland mayor cuts support to propane terminal proposal
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ Mayor Charlie Hales says he has asked a Canadian company to withdraw its proposal for a propane terminal at the port …
Elk production thrives on Minnesota farms
By JAKE LAXEN St. Cloud Times BOWLUS, Minn. (AP) _ The meat Mark and Lisa Luedtke raise on their farm is considered venison. But it’s …
Porsche opens North American headquarters in metro Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) _ A German automaker has opened its North American headquarters in metro Atlanta. Porsche officials were joined by Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal and …
Education
Bill requiring a labor history curriculum heads to governor
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Connecticut lawmakers are sending a bill to Gov. Dannel P. Malloy that requires the State Board of Education to encourage local …
Emanuel wants focus on youth for 2nd term as Chicago mayor
By SOPHIA TAREEN CHICAGO (AP) _ Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel put the focus on his intentions to help disadvantaged and troubled youth Monday, during an …
Higher ed budget heads to Dayton; could mean tuition hikes
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ Minnesota’s Legislature has passed a bill funding public universities that school officials say will result in tuition increases. The budget …
Sports
Court clears way for Clippers to be sold soon
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer Michele Roberts has watched basketball for as long as she can remember. It was an easy choice growing …
Troubled NBA players union elects 1st female executive
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer Michele Roberts has watched basketball for as long as she can remember. It was an easy choice growing up …
Bailey-Cole wins in Bolt’s absence
GLASGOW, Scotland — Kemar Bailey-Cole did his best Usain Bolt imitation on Monday at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. It wasn’t quite to the …
