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
Study: Silent cancer in moms a rare result in prenatal tests
By LINDSEY TANNER AP Medical Writer CHICAGO (AP) _ For pregnant women, abnormal results from certain prenatal tests may signal that something is wrong _ …
Marijuana opponents using racketeering law to fight industry
By KRISTEN WYATT DENVER (AP) _ DENVER (AP) _ A federal law crafted to fight the mob is giving marijuana opponents a new strategy in …
Business
Airport commission approves minimum wage of $10 an hour
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) _ The commission that oversees the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport has approved a plan to raise airport wages to at least $10 …
Obama library foundation raised $5.4 million in 2014
By JIM KUHNHENN WASHINGTON (AP) _ The nonprofit foundation raising money for President Barack Obama’s future library in Chicago took in more than $5.4 million …
‘Pitch Perfect 2’ leaves ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ in the dust
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) _ The ladies of “Pitch Perfect 2” hit all the right notes opening weekend, amassing a …
Education
Natalie Portman urges Harvard grads to take chances
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) _ Actress Natalie Portman has advised graduating Harvard seniors to use their inexperience to their advantage. The Academy Award-winning actress, speaking at …
Teachers to work during sit-in protest of education funding
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) _ Tacoma teachers are protesting the state legislature’s lack of progress on pay and class sizes by putting their after-school work on …
UNC system drops 46 degree programs, consolidates 10 others
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) _ The University of North Carolina system has decided to discontinue 46 academic degree programs and consolidate 10 others. The News …
Sports
A-Rod reaches out to Headley, signed to replace him at third
TAMPA, Fla. — Chase Headley says Alex Rodriguez has “reached out and introduced himself.” Headley was signed to a $52 million, four-year contract by the Yankees, …
Lehtera scores winner, Blues beat Panthers 2-1 in shootout
By PAUL GEREFFI SUNRISE, Fla. — Jori Lehtera made the most of his first NHL shootout attempt. Lehtera scored the winning goal in the fifth round …
2 Cuban baseball players abandon team in Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Two Cuban baseball players in Puerto Rico for the Caribbean Series apparently have abandoned their team. Cuba’s team on Wednesday …
