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
Illinois man has donated 25 bodies’ worth of blood
CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) _ An eastern Illinois man is being recognized for donating blood _ lots of it. Around 25 human bodies’ worth to be …
DeLand hospital testing new snake anti-venom
By SKYLER SWISHER The Daytona Beach News-Journal DELAND, Fla. (AP) _ Carl Barden knows what to do when a venomous snake bares its fangs. He’s …
Business
Wal-Mart targets one-time Target stores in Canada
NEW YORK (AP) _ Wal-Mart, already Canada’s biggest retailer, wasted little time in cementing that title after its rival Target retreated back to the U.S. …
Los Angeles Times publisher to buy San Diego newspaper
By ELLIOT SPAGAT SAN DIEGO (AP) _ The publisher of the Los Angeles Times is buying U-T San Diego for $85 million, strengthening its presence …
Portland mayor cuts support to propane terminal proposal
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ Mayor Charlie Hales says he has asked a Canadian company to withdraw its proposal for a propane terminal at the port …
Education
Florida officials blame another glitch on cyberattack
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ Florida education officials are blaming a cyberattack for another round of problems with online testing. A Department of Education official acknowledged …
Bill requiring a labor history curriculum heads to governor
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Connecticut lawmakers are sending a bill to Gov. Dannel P. Malloy that requires the State Board of Education to encourage local …
Emanuel wants focus on youth for 2nd term as Chicago mayor
By SOPHIA TAREEN CHICAGO (AP) _ Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel put the focus on his intentions to help disadvantaged and troubled youth Monday, during an …
Sports
Court clears way for Clippers to be sold soon
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer Michele Roberts has watched basketball for as long as she can remember. It was an easy choice growing …
Troubled NBA players union elects 1st female executive
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer Michele Roberts has watched basketball for as long as she can remember. It was an easy choice growing up …
Bailey-Cole wins in Bolt’s absence
GLASGOW, Scotland — Kemar Bailey-Cole did his best Usain Bolt imitation on Monday at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. It wasn’t quite to the …
