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
Obama to urge young adults to sign up for health care
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) _ President Barack Obama wants to encourage people to sign up for health care coverage under the Affordable …
The diamonds and stones of living a blessed life
By DR. PIERRE B. BLAND There is an old song by Neal Diamond ( Come to think of it, all of his songs are old …
Business
Lebanon airport hopes cut in fares will help to keep subsidy
LEBANON, N.H. (AP) _ The manager of the Lebanon Municipal Airport is confident that discounted airline tickets will help to draw more customers for the …
New York to get $17 million in AmeriCorps funding
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ New York state is receiving nearly $17 million to support AmeriCorps programs throughout the state. Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the money …
Virginia attorney general announces rescue plan for college
By STEVE SZKOTAK SWEET BRIAR, Va. (AP) _ Prominent alumnae of Sweet Briar College are rejoicing over a mediated settlement to keep the 114-year-old Virginia …
Education
Open teaching positions remain a problem in South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) _ It is becoming increasingly difficult to find people to fill open teaching positions in South Dakota, according to school administrators. …
Officials plan groundbreaking for Evansville medical campus
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) _ Officials are working to finalize details on a downtown Evansville medical school campus, with plans to break ground in the coming …
2 UNC schools to establish physical therapy partnership
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) _ Two schools in the University of North Carolina system are working together on a physical therapy program. Officials from East Carolina …
Sports
Marlins’ Dee Gordon is hitting above .400
By STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer MIAMI — Major league batting leader Dee Gordon goes about his business so quietly his .426 average was news …
49ers DL Justin Smith retires after 14 seasons
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) _ When Justin Smith decided that his body wouldn’t let him perform up to his …
No longer just a dunker, Griffin emerges as playoff star
LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Every NBA fan knows Blake Griffin, resident dunk-monster of Lob City. His one-handed jams have been fodder for highlight reels since …
