‘Gladiator II’ has sly Denzel whipping Rome into a frenzy
CATAPULT INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: Featured submissions from an array of countries presented by Jevon White. See story Page 1B. PHOTO COURTESY OF JEVON WHITE Rome …
HARRIET TUBMAN EVENT
Join Dr. Edda L. Fields-Black and Dr. Tiya Miles for a free book discussion, followed by a book signing, during the Miami Book Fair, Sunday, …
Health and Wellness
Old birds flock together
By DR. PIERRE B. BLAND From time to time things happen which amaze and delight me as none other. It is true the most amazing …
A tail of two clients and the option of selecting grace first
By DR. PIERRE B. BLAND I was approached by one of the officiants of the United Church of Christ Ft. Lauderdale about possibly providing some …
Business
Kohl’s, California prosecutors reach nearly $1M settlement
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) _ Kohl’s has reached a nearly $1 million settlement with prosecutors in four California counties who alleged some of the Wisconsin-based …
Wyoming ranked among top 10 states for summer road trips
CASPER, Wyo. (AP) _ The social media website Wallet Hub ranks Wyoming as the seventh best state in the nation for summer road trips. Its …
Craigslist ad seeking drivers not posted by Uber
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) _ An Uber spokeswoman says an Anchorage Craigslist ad seeking drivers on behalf of the ride-sharing company was posted by someone not …
Education
Wichita school district again opts out of free-meals program
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) _ The Wichita school district is again opting out of a program that gives schools in high-poverty areas the option to serve …
Women, minorities struggle on Missouri teaching exams
ST. LOUIS (AP) _ Woman and minorities are failing Missouri exams to enter teaching programs and to gain certification at higher rates, raising concerns. The …
Indiana teenager wins national fire and rescue competition
MODOC, Ind. (AP) _ An eastern Indiana teenager who’s an aspiring firefighter has won a national contest which tests competitors’ firefighting and rescue skills. Dylan …
Sports
And now, we wait: Cavs and Warriors get time to rest
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Golden State coach Steve Kerr was chatting with assistant Luke Walton a few minutes before what became the Warriors’ …
Falcons LB Shembo waived after animal cruelty charge
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (AP) _ The Atlanta Falcons waived linebacker Prince Shembo on Friday, shortly after he was charged with aggravated animal cruelty. Police in suburban …
Stanford, San Jose St. to host Super Bowl practices
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) _ The two Super Bowl teams will practice for next year’s game in the Bay Area on the campuses of Stanford …
