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
Report: School ban on sugary sodas, sweet snacks working
BOSTON (AP) _ A ban on sugary sodas, potato chips and other standard vending machine fare from Massachusetts schools appears to be working. That’s according …
University of Washington to study children with autism
SEATTLE (AP) _ University of Washington researchers are recruiting Seattle-area children with autism as part of a four-year study to identify biological markers. The Seattle …
Business
Apple promotes tech guru Jonathan Ive as head of design
LONDON (AP) _ Apple innovator Jonathan Ive says he’s been promoted to the company’s chief design officer, making him one of the most powerful people …
Charter buying Time Warner Cable in $55.33B deal
NEW YORK (AP) _ Charter Communications will spend $55.33 billion to acquire Time Warner Cable in a cash-and-stock deal that would instantly create one of …
Mayor: Plan for bullet train likely stopped in its tracks
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) _ Chattanooga is looking into the possibility of building light commuter rail throughout the city, Mayor Andy Berke said. But a long-running …
Education
2 Connecticut public high schools axe midterm exams
MERIDEN, Conn. (AP) _ Students at two public high schools in central Connecticut are no lingering taking midterm exams. The Record-Journal reports (http://bit.ly/1RIZK2b …
7 years after flood, key space on U. Iowa campus to reopen
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) _ One of the most prominent casualties of the 2008 flood on the University of Iowa campus is finally reopening. The …
Calif. student gets OK to wear eagle feather at graduation
By SUDHIN THANAWALA SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ A Native American student who sued his California school district because it refused to let him wear an …
Sports
Fishing and Boating are Great Activities for the Entire Family
(NewsUSA) – NewsusaInfographic – “Protecting Memories” reminds us that fishing and boating are great activities for your family to make memories on the water. Participating …
Enhance Your Sports Watching Experience With the Right Light
(NewsUSA) – Football season is here, and baseball playoffs are just around the corner, which means it is also time to get your entertainment area …
FMU continues its consistent effort to excel in track and field
By Damian Alexander Florida Memorial Men’s & Women’s track and field team closed out a successful showing at The Sun Conference Championship on Sunday, as …
