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
Games, crafts, other activities may safeguard aging brain
By Lindsey Tanner AP Medical Writer CHICAGO – Games, even in your 70s and beyond, simple activities including web- surfing, playing bridge and socializing can …
5 Things to Know if Someone You Love is Addicted to Painkillers
StatePoint Fifty-two people die every day from opioid overdoses nationwide, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported more than 12 million U.S. residents …
Business
New Phoenix AC ordinance puts the heat on landlords
PHOENIX (AP) _ Phoenix officials are cracking down on owners of apartments without proper air conditioning as the weather continues to heat up. KPHO-TV reports …
Critics: Dominion Virginia jumping gun on coal ash cleanup
By STEVE SZKOTAK RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Environmental and water protection groups say Dominion Virginia Power is jumping the gun on the closure of coal …
Kohl’s, California prosecutors reach nearly $1M settlement
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) _ Kohl’s has reached a nearly $1 million settlement with prosecutors in four California counties who alleged some of the Wisconsin-based …
Education
Eighth-grader scores perfect 36 on college entrance exam
MINNETONKA, Minn. (AP) _ A Minnetonka teen has scored a perfect 36 on the ACT college entrance exam. And, he’s not even in high school …
ISU set to move students into new downtown apartments
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) _ Indiana State University officials say a downtown Terre Haute student apartment housing complex became fully leased almost immediately after the …
Event to help veterans pursuing higher education
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) _ The Tennessee Department of Veterans Services is hosting an event to encourage veterans to pursue higher education. It will be held …
Sports
USOC board member: Boston bid no sure thing
By EDDIE PELLS and JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writers Boston’s troubled bid for the 2024 Olympics took another ding Monday, when a key U.S. Olympic …
Steelers wide receiver Brown focused on 2015, not contract
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) _ Antonio Brown insists the only number on his mind is 2015, not his salary. The Pittsburgh …
No show: Jaguars’ Clemons skips start of voluntary OTAs
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) _ Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Chris Clemons skipped the first day of the team’s organized team activities. Clemons was the only player …
