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
High costs plague some state-run health insurance markets
By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR WASHINGTON (AP) _ State-run health insurance markets that offer coverage under President Barack Obama’s health law are struggling with high costs and …
Mental health experts respond carefully to mass killings
By DAVID CRARY AP National Writer Each time mental illness is cited as a possible factor in a high-profile mass killing, there’s a collective sigh …
Business
Battle over ownership of giant emerald may be over
By ROBERT JABLON LOS ANGELES (AP) _ The legal battle over ownership of a 752-pound emerald may have been settled after six years and millions …
Florida court: Counties can decide whether to have slots
By GARY FINEOUT TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ Slot machines could be installed at several Florida dog and horse tracks if a far-reaching court ruling holds. …
Two court fights after failed Atlantic City loan program
By JOSH CORNFIELD CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) _ The future of a company that Atlantic City’s former mayor gave $3 million to run a loan program …
Education
Prom goers rally against Internet bullies
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) _ High school prom goers in Portsmouth are standing up to Internet bullies who criticized some of their dresses on Facebook. About …
Utility gives school kids wind-testing tower
LOWELL, Vt. (AP) _ The utility that owns a large-scale wind power facility in the northern Vermont town of Lowell is highlighting its donation of …
The uncertain future of Spanish in Miami-Dade classrooms
By CHRISTINA VEIGA Miami Herald MIAMI (AP) _ Aleida Martinez-Molina learned how to read and write Spanish in the Miami-Dade County public school system decades …
Sports
Cavs guard J.R. Smith, Celtics center Kelly Olynyk suspended
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) _ The NBA has suspended Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith two games without pay and Celtics center Kelly …
Lydia Ko defends her title at Lake Merced
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer DALY CITY, Calif. (AP) _ The steady hands over important putts. The easy laughter even while playing a sudden-death …
Florida guard Eli Carter announces he is transferring again
By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) _ Florida guard Eli Carter is on the move again. Carter announced Monday that he has …
