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 …
-
Appeals court ends affordable SAVE Program for 7 million student loan borrowers
Read more -
Celebrate “Mother Africa” themed concerts for Jazz Appreciation Month in April at Lincoln Center
Read more -
Congress Can Halt the Iran War by Doing Nothing. It Should
Read more -
Luxury Affordable Housing coming to City of Miami Gardens
Read more -
Houston Native Natalie Greene, Deaf Basketball Standout at Gallaudet, Named United East Rookie of the Year
Read more
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
New marijuana industry wrestles with pesticides and safety
By KRISTEN WYATT DENVER (AP) _ Microscopic bugs and mildew can destroy a marijuana operation faster than any police raid. And because the crop has …
Poultry farmers recovering from bird flu have many questions
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The poultry farmers who lost millions of chickens and turkeys to the bird flu this spring are facing an uncertain …
Business
Water taxi service grounded at north Lake Tahoe
TAHOE CITY, Calif. (AP) _ A pilot water taxi service on Lake Tahoe’s north shore is being grounded after three years in operation due to …
Why many experts missed this: Cheap oil can hurt US economy
By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) _ If there was one thing most economists agreed on at the start of the year, …
Nigerian airlines cancel flights amid fuel crisis
By MICHELLE FAUL LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) _ Nigerian airlines grounded flights Saturday as a months-long fuel shortage worsened, aggravated by a strike disrupting fuel deliveries …
Education
Charlie Rose to get university’s 2015 Walter Cronkite Award
PHOENIX (AP) _ Charlie Rose, anchor of “CBS This Morning” and host of a weekly interview show on PBS, will receive the 2015 Walter Cronkite …
NYC schools can show students how to use condoms
By DEEPTI HAJELA NEW YORK (AP) _ New York City public high schools can show students how to use condoms in high school health classes, …
Shortage of school bus drivers wreaks havoc in South Bend
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) _ A shortage of school bus drivers in South Bend in the final weeks of the school year is causing some …
Sports
Ortiz suspended 1 game by MLB for making contact with umpire
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) _ Boston designated hitter David Ortiz was suspended for one game and fined by Major League Baseball on Tuesday. MLB said …
Study: MLB racial and gender hiring numbers remain stagnant
By KYLE HIGHTOWER ORLANDO — Major League Baseball maintained its grades for its racial and gender hiring practices, while its percentage of African-American players remained …
Injured Tim Clark withdraws from Match Play Championship
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) _ The PGA Tour says Tim Clark of South Africa has withdrawn from the Match Play Championship next week because …
