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
State reviewing placement of mentally ill in prison system
By STEVE LeBLANC BOSTON (AP) _ Massachusetts Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders is pledging to take a fresh look at the way the …
Fentanyl intensifies Vermont battle against illegal drugs
By WILSON RING MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) _ Police and public health officials in Vermont have been warning for months about the danger of the drug …
Business
California farmers strike a deal to cut water use
By FENIT NIRAPPIL and SCOTT SMITH SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) _ California farmers who hold some of the state’s strongest water rights avoided the threat of …
Murray Energy expects more than 1,800 coal mine layoffs
By JONATHAN MATTISE CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) _ Appalachian coal mining suffered a double blow Friday, as Murray Energy announced plans to lay off more than …
Japan pledges climate change aid to Pacific island nations
By YURI KAGEYAMA TOKYO (AP) _ Japan pledged Saturday 55 billion yen ($450 million) in aid to Pacific island nations that are battling rising sea …
Education
University of New Haven to ban tobacco products campus-wide
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) _ The University of New Haven is kicking off a campus-wide ban on all tobacco products with a celebration on Monday. …
University at Buffalo tries integrated approach to problems
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) _ University at Buffalo faculty members from different fields are getting together to tackle global challenges like health equity and sustainable manufacturing. …
Old trees saved after neighbors protest removal by UF
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) _ Towering, century-old pine trees near a University of Florida golf course have been saved for now after neighbors protested their removal …
Sports
Ex-NFL player Darren Sharper charged with rape in Las Vegas
By KEN RITTER LAS VEGAS — Rape charges have been filed in Las Vegas against former NFL safety Darren Sharper, who already faces sexual assault charges in …
Mets pitcher Zack Wheeler to have elbow surgery next week
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — New York Mets pitcher Zack Wheeler will have Tommy John surgery early next week and is expecting a 14-month rehabilitation, a …
10 Questions to begin the Madness There’s more to March than a Kentucky coronation …
Chart courtesy of NCAA.com University of Kentucky basketball team 2015 PHOTO COURTESY OF apkmodgame.net By Mike Lopresti NCAA.com So here is the NCAA Tournament …
