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
Washington woman who died of measles had been vaccinated
By MARTHA BELLISLE SEATTLE (AP) _ A local health official says a woman killed by measles in Washington state had been vaccinated against the disease …
Lacey motel closes after possible Legionnaires’ outbreak
LACEY, Wash. (AP) _ Thurston County health officials say a Super 8 Motel in Lacey has voluntarily closed while officials investigate a possible outbreak of …
Business
Argentina criticizes holdout funds for embassy asset freeze
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) _ Argentina is sharply criticizing a group of investment funds in the U.S. for freezing assets in the South American country’s …
Electrical issue takes Oyster Creek nuclear plant offline
LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) _ The nation’s oldest nuclear power plant remains offline after an electrical disturbance occurred this week on the “non-nuclear side” of …
Jobs report could help clarify a muddy US economic picture
By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER and JOSH BOAK AP Economics Writers WASHINGTON (AP) _ The government’s April jobs report being released Friday could bring some clarity …
Education
Student back in school, with gym teacher who gave her kidney
DETROIT (AP) _ An 18-year-old has returned to her Detroit high school with a new kidney, donated by her gym teacher. Students threw confetti Tuesday …
Under new dropout law, high school students must return
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) _ For years, 16- and 17-year old Kentucky students could drop out of high school and never look back. That’s not the …
Lawmaker adopts new strategy to combat campus sexual assault
By JENNIFER McDERMOTT PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) _ A Rhode Island lawmaker changed her strategy for trying to address sexual assaults on college campuses. Rep. Mia …
Sports
Wade, Union make it official
MIAMI — A month ago, Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union teased the world in a video about an upcoming wedding. On Saturday the superstar couple …
CLIPPERS SALE TO STEVE BALLMER GOES THROUGH
FILE – In this March 2, 2010, file photo, Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer speaks in Santa Clara, Calif. Ballmer is officially the new owner …
Fastest girl in Florida brings home gold, silver from Jr. Olympics
MIAMI GARDENS — Ten-year-old Teoana “Tee Tee” Banton, just in her second year of running, brought home gold and silver medals from the Junior Olympics …
