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
Missouri lawmaker pushes health director on abortion center
By SUMMER BALLENTINE JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ A Republican Missouri senator running for attorney general on Thursday said the state health department director could …
Death toll in Egypt’s punishing heat wave rises to 76
CAIRO, Egypt (AP) _ Egypt’s health minister says 17 more people have died due to an “unprecedented” heat wave, raising this week’s death toll to …
Business
Nike to become NBA’s uniform provider in 2017-18
NEW YORK (AP) _ The NBA says Nike will become the league’s official uniform provider beginning with the 2017-18 season. The league said Wednesday it …
$500k grant will boost pre-release job services for inmates
BRUNSWICK, Maine (AP) _ A Maine nonprofit organization has been awarded a $500,000 federal grant to strengthen programs for Maine inmates to prepare them to …
Jawbone files second lawsuit against rival Fitbit
NEW YORK (AP) _ Fitness tracker maker Jawbone has filed its second lawsuit in two weeks against competitor Fitbit. The complaint filed Wednesday says that …
Education
College of Charleston approves tuition increase
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ The College of Charleston Board of Trustees has voted to approve a tuition increase of 3.25% for the 2015-2016 academic year. …
Sikh college student wins battle with Army over hair, turban
By FRANK ELTMAN MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) _ A Sikh college student from New York said Monday he is excited about a federal court decision that …
University backs out of national sexual assault survey
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) _ The University of Colorado has backed out of a national survey intended to gather information about sexual assaults on college campuses. …
Sports
Lineman Ray overcomes cancer to get tryout with Dolphins
By STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer DAVIE, Fla. (AP) _ As offensive lineman Arthur Ray Jr. walked off the Miami Dolphins practice field Friday, he …
Olympic ski champ Tina Maze takes year off, considers future
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) _ Two-time Olympic champion Tina Maze of Slovenia has announced a one-year break from ski racing before deciding about continuing her career. …
Pollution could delay Olympic rowing regattas
By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) _ The head of rowing’s governing body says races at next year’s Olympics could be …
