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
126 people used lethal prescriptions in Washington in 2014
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ State health officials say 126 people died in Washington state last year after requesting and using a lethal prescription through …
Charleston VA center serving hundreds of new patients
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ The Charleston VA Medical Center is expecting a record 10 percent growth for the fiscal year that winds up at the …
Business
Do more jobs mean more economic security? Not for some in US
By JOSH BOAK and CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER AP Economics Writers WASHINGTON (AP) _ The U.S. economy is churning out a lot of jobs these days …
Ford agrees to invest $3.1B to get max Michigan tax credits
By DAVID EGGERT LANSING, Mich. (AP) _ Ford Motor Co. would have to invest $3.1 billion in Michigan facilities over the next 10 years to …
Appeals court rules for Allegiant Air in dispute with pilots
LAS VEGAS (AP) _ A federal appeals court says Allegiant Air had the right to make changes in work rules for its pilots. It’s the …
Education
NU Board of Regents OKs tuition hike over next 2 years
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) _ Students at the University of Nebraska will pay more in tuition over the next two years after the university’s Board of …
School officials investigate teacher’s ‘fat shaming’ lesson
CENTEREACH, N.Y. (AP) _ Officials at a Long Island high school are investigating a teacher who used a class lesson to make fun of girls …
Mexican Consulate provides $40,000 to UAMS for screenings
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) _ The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health has received $40,000 from the Mexican …
Sports
Utah Jazz hold first predraft workouts of summer
By KAREEM COPELAND AP Sports Writer SALT LAKE CITY (AP) _ The Utah Jazz held their first predraft workout of the offseason Wednesday, hosting six …
Howard happy in Houston and focused on getting a ring
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) _ Dwight Howard knows he’s a polarizing figure. He’s finally learned to be OK with that. The …
Eastern Conference Semifinals: LeBron and the Cavs take on raging Bulls
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — LeBron James embraces challenges, big or small, personal or professional. They drive him, push him, make …
