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
Forest Service: E. coli closes Kinzua Beach, Twin Lakes
WARREN, Pa. (AP) _ The U.S. Forest Service has closed the Kinzua Beach swimming area and Twin Lakes in the Allegheny National Forest due to …
Tribes push to end Affordable Care Act coverage requirement
By BEN NEARY CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) _ Representatives of several Indian tribes say they support legislation introduced this week in Congress that would exempt tribes …
Business
Steel Dynamics to make $100 million Mississippi expansion
By JEFF AMY JACKSON, Miss. (AP) _ Steel Dynamics will invest $100 million to add more steel finishing capacity at its Columbus, Mississippi mill. The …
Rhode Island unemployment rate drops to 6.1 percent
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) _ The unemployment rate in Rhode Island in April dropped to 6.1 percent, the lowest rate in more than seven years. The …
PayPal’s new chief promises new services for a mobile world
By BRANDON BAILEY AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ As PayPal prepares to split from its corporate parent, its new chief executive is promising …
Education
Safety practices have improved at pathogen lab, says NAU
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) _ A Northern Arizona University spokesman says the school has improved laboratory safety practices after a biology lab there was fined by …
Kansas school district officials announce layoffs, pay cuts
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) _ Years of low state funding, rising costs and the loss this year of $2 million in state money prompted an …
Texas lawmakers reach deal allowing guns on campus
By JIM VERTUNO and EVA RUTH MORAVEC AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ Texas surged toward allowing concealed handguns in public college classrooms, dorms and buildings with …
Sports
‘Hands down’ the best? White out to show he’s top receiver
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Kevin White wanted to show NFL scouts that he’s more than just a fast wide receiver, setting out to showcase his ability to …
Opa-Locka track stars on the run
OPA-LOCKA — The preseason track team workout was long and challenging for the young atheletes ages four to 11. While the period seemed never to …
Miami Heat Statement on Chris Bosh
MIAMI, FL — The Miami HEAT, Thoracic Surgeon Dr. John DeRosimo and team Cardiologist Dr. Ed Neff released the following statement on the health of …
