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
Pot legalization group clears hurdle on path to Ohio ballot
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) _ A group hoping to put a broad marijuana legalization issue on the Ohio ballot next year has cleared another hurdle. The …
Stench from stinky fridge sends 11 to hospital
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) _ A smelly refrigerator has prompted the decontamination of nearly a dozen people at the University of Kentucky. Multiple news sources report …
Business
‘Avengers’ sequel is second biggest US opener of all time
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) _ The Avengers are mighty, but not enough to beat themselves. The Marvel and Disney sequel …
Intuit drafting another small business for Super Bowl TV ad
By JOYCE M. ROSENBERG AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ Intuit is looking to draft another small business for some air time in football’s …
Federal officials say leaking oil train had flawed valves
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) _ Federal investigators say a leaking oil train that hauled crude oil from North Dakota to Washington in January had tank cars …
Education
University of Evansville campus to become smoke-free
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) _ The University of Evansville campus will become smoke-free starting Aug. 1. The Evansville Courier and Press reports (http://bit.ly/1ECb0W1 ) that the …
Ruling: School district has immunity from negligence suit
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) _ A state appellate court has ruled that Tucson Unified School District has legal immunity from a lawsuit accusing it of negligently …
Workers find part of 19th century gravestone in Ohio dorm
GRANVILLE, Ohio (AP) _ Workers cleaning out a Denison University dorm in central Ohio found a more than the usual assortment of notebooks and pencils …
Sports
County honors for top MDC baseball, academic teams
MIAMI — Fresh off their win at the National AAPA Challenge Bowl, Miami-Dade physician assistant program champions will once again be recognized for their academic …
Black college sports legends to be honored
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – Three National Football League Hall of Famers will headline a class of five honorees for the sixth annual MEAC/SWAC Challenge Legends …
Florida Gov. signs bill to help pro sports teams
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Pro sports teams and the Daytona International Speedway will get millions in taxpayer help under a bill signed Friday by Gov. …