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
Sometimes “never” isn’t very long at all
I was enjoying a rare treat: a Saturday off. As I indulged in one of my guilty pleasures, watching the Saturday afternoon block of …
West Virginia health agency investigates spike in syphilis cases
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) _ Health officials are investigating a spike in syphilis cases in West Virginia. Data posted on the Department of Health and Human …
Business
Shifting economic development cash to roads sparks fight
By DAVID EGGERT Associated Press MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. (AP) _ Calls to transfer economic development funds to the transportation budget for road improvements are being …
Clay County’s only grocery store closes
By JAKE JARVIS The Charleston Gazette CLAY, W.Va. (AP) _ When Ashley Owens’ husband came home one night this week, he asked the same thing …
Sioux City area schools plan for influx with new pork plant
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) _ The new pork processing plant planned for Sioux City is two years away, but area schools have already started planning …
Education
Ohio State to rethink neurology program as doctors depart
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) _ Ohio State University is reevaluating the financial position of its neurology department amid a rash of doctor departures. The Columbus Dispatch …
Drone is latest weapon against cheating in China school exam
BEIJING (AP) _ The latest weapon in the fight against cheating for China’s all-important college entrance exam is a six-propeller drone. It flew over two …
Port Angeles school gives away car to encourage attendance
PORT ANGELES, Wash. (AP) _ Administrators in Port Angeles are trying a new strategy to keep teenagers in school, and students say it’s working. KING-TV …
Sports
Buccaneers expected to use No. 1 overall pick on quarterback
By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) _ Selecting a Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback won’t end the debate about who the Tampa Bay Buccaneers …
It’s here: Fight week began with Pacquiao caravan to Vegas
By TIM DAHLBERG AP Boxing Writer LAS VEGAS — The last time Freddie Roach was on the interstate linking Los Angeles with this boxing capital, …
NBA announces exhibition game in South Africa on Aug. 1
Associated Press JOHANNESBURG — Luol Deng and Chris Paul will play in an NBA exhibition game in South Africa on Aug. 1, the league said …
