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
Snakes, a test of faith
St. Francis of Assis is the patron saint of animals and the environment. In celebration of St. Francis, every October, churches all around the world …
Ex-US Rep. John Dingell leaves hospital with new pacemaker
DETROIT – Former U.S. Rep. John Dingell, the longest-serving member of Congress in U.S. history, has been released from the hospital after having a pacemaker …
Business
‘Jurassic World’ bites off biggest global debut of all time
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Dinosaurs are anything but extinct at the box office. “Jurassic World,” the fourth film in …
Sioux Falls ambulance company wants to change city rules
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) _ The owner of an ambulance company who lost a bid this year to provide exclusive services to Sioux Falls says …
‘Hardwoof’ floors aim to please dog lovers
By JASON RUITER The News & Advance FOREST, Va. (AP) _ After a year-and-a-half of research and development, a local company has finished its new …
Education
High school students head to factories for internships
By DYLAN PEERS MCCOY Journal & Courier LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) _ For as long as she can remember, Kelsey Towers-Jones has been fascinated by machines. …
Common Core test maker responds to botched exam in 3 states
By SALLY HO LAS VEGAS (AP) _ The test maker behind Common Core assessments in Nevada, Montana and North Dakota has denied a breach of …
OSU researchers say algae blooms can travel in running water
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) _ Toxic blue-green algae blooms can travel through rivers and all the way to the ocean, Oregon State University researchers say — …
Sports
Players Championship TV rating 3rd-highest Sunday in decade
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) _ Rickie Fowler’s remarkable rally and playoff victory gave The Players Championship its third-highest Sunday preliminary rating in the last decade. According …
IOC opens bid process for Olympic TV rights in Europe
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) _ The IOC has opened the bidding process for broadcast rights across Europe for the 2018 and 2020 Olympics. The International Olympic …
Tokyo weighing new sports for 2020 summer Olympics
TOKYO (AP) _ Softball anyone? The application period officially opened Monday to add new sports to the summer Olympics at the 2020 Tokyo Games. Baseball …
