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
Holiday Travel Tips for Wheelchair Users
StatePoint The stress of holiday travel can impact anyone, but add in the need to find wheelchair-accessible transportation, hotel rooms or restaurants, and that stress …
Drug overdose deaths increased significantly in past five years
By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. (AP) – Drug overdose deaths have increased by 33 percent in the past five years across the country, …
Business
SD Indian tribe signs contract with marijuana growing group
FLANDREAU, S.D. (AP) _ An Indian tribe in South Dakota that plans to start selling marijuana for recreational and medicinal purposes has chosen a Colorado-based …
THE LATEST: Greek banks get more emergency credit
A Greek banking official says the European Central Bank has increased the amount of emergency credit Greek banks can access for the third consecutive day. …
Governor signs California budget with anti-poverty efforts
By JUDY LIN SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) _ Gov. Jerry Brown signed a spending plan Wednesday that uses California’s growing surplus to fund new initiatives aimed …
Education
Ivy Tech at risk of losing workforce training money
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ Ivy Tech Community College is facing an Aug. 1 deadline to show progress in student success as state officials weigh whether to …
Memorial scholarship created at Arkansas State University
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) _ The family, friends and colleagues of a former Arkansas State University journalism instructor have endowed a memorial scholarship in her honor …
OHSU meets Nike co-founder’s cancer research challenge
By STEVEN DUBOIS PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ Oregon Health & Science University officials said Thursday they have met the $500 million fundraising challenge issued by …
Sports
Isiah Thomas doesn’t reject idea of eventual return to NBA
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) _ Isiah Thomas said he hasn’t spoken with New York Knicks President Phil Jackson since joining …
Coastal Georgia wins 2nd straight NAIA golf title
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) _ Hunter Cornelius shot a 4-under 68 on Friday to lead Coastal Georgia to its second straight NAIA golf title, and …
Scandrick signs 1-year extension with Cowboys through 2019
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer IRVING, Texas (AP) _ Cornerback Orlando Scandrick has the raise he sought by skipping the first two weeks of …
