Black Archives Celebrates Women’s History Month
The Black Archives History and Research Foundation of South Florida is commemorating the remarkable women whose vision, tenacity, and leadership have shaped our communities and …
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Appeals court ends affordable SAVE Program for 7 million student loan borrowers
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Celebrate “Mother Africa” themed concerts for Jazz Appreciation Month in April at Lincoln Center
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Congress Can Halt the Iran War by Doing Nothing. It Should
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Luxury Affordable Housing coming to City of Miami Gardens
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Houston Native Natalie Greene, Deaf Basketball Standout at Gallaudet, Named United East Rookie of the Year
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The American Diabetes Association Honors Dr. Henry Rodriguez with Federal Advocate of the Year Award
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Federal Advocate of the Year Award from the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) recognizes an individual whose leadership and dedication have significantly advanced …
Health and Wellness
Obesity rising in nations rich and poor, especially in kids
PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) – The global obesity problem now affects 1 in 10 people in …
Get Tire Savvy to Help Your Family Stay Safe on the Road
StatePoint Today’s cars come with some impressive features. But no matter what up-to-date tech your car boasts, it’s your tires that connect it to the …
Business
Alpha coal company announces 292 layoffs in Va., Ky
BRISTOL, Va. (AP) _ Coal producer Alpha Natural Resources Inc. has told 292 workers in Virginia and Kentucky they are losing their jobs. The announcement …
Owners of alleys note the business of bowling is changing
By ZACH OSOWSKI The Herald Bulletin ANDERSON, Ind. (AP) _ Bowling, like golf, is undergoing a change in who plays and how many people play. …
Dollar Tree completes $8.5B purchase of Family Dollar
NEW YORK (AP) _ Dollar Tree has completed its $8.5 billion acquisition of rival discount chain Family Dollar after a year-long struggle that drew in …
Education
Little people group targeting ‘midget’ mascots across US
By ALAN SCHER ZAGIER FREEBURG, Ill. (AP) _ As with many small towns, the biggest source of bragging rights in this agrarian outpost in southern …
Jill Biden to promote education, military families in Asia
WASHINGTON (AP) _ Vice President Joe Biden’s wife will promote girls’ education and supporting military families during a tour of four Asian countries beginning next …
University of Wisconsin regents approve budget cuts
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents has approved a budget that will absorb the first year of a $250 …
Sports
Thinking he was an underachiever made Nicklaus better
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) _ Jack Nicklaus won 18 professional majors and 73 times on the PGA Tour, which is …
Five things to know from NBA Finals practices
By ANTONIO GONZALEZ AP Basketball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) _ They talked about ending championship droughts, starting new traditions and building legacies. The Cleveland Cavaliers …
Spike Lee talks drafting story for ‘NBA 2K16’ video game
By DERRIK J. LANG AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) _ “NBA 2K16” will be a Spike Lee joint. 2K Games says the acclaimed filmmaker …
