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
Spike in synthetic drug ODs concerns Appomattox authorities
APPOMATTOX, Va. (AP) _ Appomattox County Sheriff Barry Letterman is warning the public about the dangers of synthetic marijuana following a recent spike in overdoses. …
Anthem bids $48 billion for Cigna to create health giant
By TOM MURPHY and MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) _ Anthem is buying rival Cigna for $48 billion in a deal that …
Business
Love not war wins for small businesses and large companies
By JOYCE M. ROSENBERG AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ Imagine a world where David and Goliath are best buds. Well it’s becoming reality …
Restaurant chain agrees to pay $300,000 in back wages
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) _ The owner of several Rhode Island restaurants and bars has agreed to pay $303,000 in back wages and damages to cooks, …
Tracy Morgan settles suit with Wal-Mart over fatal crash
By DAVID PORTER NEWARK, N.J. (AP) _ Actor-comedian Tracy Morgan has settled his lawsuit against Wal-Mart over a highway crash that killed one man and …
Education
Omaha district considering giving free meals to all students
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) _ Officials in the Omaha School district are considering providing free meals to all students, regardless of the children’s ability to pay. …
NYC installing 21,000 audible door alarms at schools
NEW YORK (AP) _ Officials are installing 21,000 audible door alarms at New York City schools in order to prevent another tragedy like the 2013 …
Policies on transgender admissions at women’s colleges
NEW YORK (AP) _ Barnard College issued a new policy Thursday saying it will now admit transgender women. The decision at the Manhattan campus follows …
Sports
Canadian Henderson shoots tournament record for LPGA lead
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer DALY CITY, Calif. (AP) _ Brooke Henderson has no photo on the LPGA Tour’s website and has to rely …
Mets match record with 11th straight win, beat Braves 6-3
NEW YORK (AP) _ The New York Mets matched a franchise record with their 11th straight win on Thursday, beating Atlanta 6-3, thanks chiefly to …
Dolphins officials duck questions about underachiever Jordan
By STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer DAVIE, Fla. (AP) _ When given a chance Friday to voice support for underachieving defensive end Dion Jordan, Miami …
