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
Soulful holiday advice
Recently while way deep into a listening session of the music on my phone, the song Be Thankful For What You’ve Got by William DeVaugh …
Arrests for marijuana on the rise in Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – Virginia has seen a sharp rise in the number of arrests for marijuana possession over the last decade, particularly among black …
Business
FedEx shares fall on weak quarter, disappointing outlook
By DAVID KOENIG AP Business Writer FedEx shares dipped in early trading Wednesday after the package-delivery giant reported quarterly results that were below expectations and …
Botox maker Allergan adds ‘double-chin’ drug in $2.1B buy
NEW YORK (AP) _ Botox maker Allergan Plc. is buying Kythera Biopharmaceuticals for about $2.1 billion, adding an injection that reduces “double chin” to its …
Starbucks closing La Boulange shops by September’s end
SEATTLE (AP) _ Starbucks will close all of its La Boulange cafes by the end of September. It bought the bakery chain in 2012 to …
Education
Newtown teens find healing in disaster relief service
By PAT EATON-ROBB NEWTOWN, Conn. (AP) _ Seven months after a gunman killed 26 people inside Sandy Hook Elementary School, an organization formed to help …
Report: UK president should give State of University speech
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) _ A consultant has recommended that University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto give an annual State of the University address. The Lexington …
Oregon State University expansion construction to begin
BEND, Ore. (AP) _ Construction on Oregon State University’s four-year campus in Bend is set to start before July 4. The Bulletin reports (http://bit.ly/1K0rf6p) the …
Sports
Coach: Jackson not enrolled at Florida following arrest
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) _ Talented and troubled cornerback J.C. Jackson is no longer enrolled at Florida following an arrest. Coach Jim McElwain says Wednesday that …
Williams, Alstott newest members of Bucs Ring of Honor
By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) _ The first quarterback to lead the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the playoffs, and a key …
The bubble watch begins for summer Opens
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) _ The U.S. Open is a month before the British Open. Qualifying through the …
