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
Eugene police have plan to improve mental health response
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) _ The Eugene Police Department is making a series of changes to improve its response to people in a mental health crisis. …
City reverses order to remove overdose drug from firetrucks
PITTSBURGH (AP) _ Pittsburgh officials have reversed what the mayor’s office called an “erroneous” order to remove a prescription drug that can prevent overdose fatalities …
Business
Campbell Soup buying Garden Fresh salsa maker for $231M
CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) _ Campbell Soup is buying refrigerated salsa maker Garden Fresh Gourmet for $231 million as it continues to make a push into …
Airlines want smaller carry-on bags to free up overhead bins
By SCOTT MAYEROWITZ AP Airlines Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ Millions of fliers might soon need to buy new carry-on suitcases. Global airlines announced Tuesday …
H&R Block rises after saying higher prices aided its results
NEW YORK (AP) _ Shares of H&R Block rose Tuesday after the tax preparer said higher prices boosted its business, helping to cancel out a …
Education
Virginia to launch online high school in fall
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) _ The Virginia Department of Education is launching a pilot program in the fall that will allow students to earn a high …
Nursing scholarship launched for prospects from Ferguson
FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) _ A nurse spurred by the racial unrest in Ferguson following last summer’s police shooting death of Michael Brown is giving prospective …
Eyeing Tesla, college offers new 4-year degree in logistics
RENO, Nev. (AP) _ A community college in Reno is becoming the first in Nevada to establish a new four-year degree in logistics to help …
Sports
Brady to speak at college amid NFL deflated footballs report
By HOWARD ULMAN AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) _ Tom Brady makes his first public appearance Thursday night since a 243-page report found some …
Bulls’ Jimmy Butler selected as NBA’s Most Improved Player
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) _ There was a time when Jimmy Butler was kicked out of his home as a teenager …
Patriots employees traded texts about deflated footballs
An investigator’s report into “Deflategate” cited a series of texts between two New England Patriots employees as key evidence in the conclusion that the Patriots …
