Petrified Forest buildings named national treasure
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — The buildings at Petrified Forest National Park are held up as an example of modern architecture with their flat roofs, low …
Slaves quest for freedom ends at Oakdale Cemetary
DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — A Davenport cemetery has been listed on a national U.S. National Park Service registry of sites connected with the Underground Railroad, …
Fort Bragg troops train to deal with Ebola spread
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Dozens of troops from Fort Bragg are being trained on how to deal with the deadly Ebola virus. The Army has …
Grant will bolster child abuse prevention effort
TALLAHASSE, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s child welfare agency has received a $200,000 grant to bolster child abuse prevention programs. The Department of Children and Families …
First black CEO at J.C. Penney’s
NEW YORK — Marvin Ellison the newly taped CEO of J.C. Penney’s is the first black to receive the top job in the company’s 112-year …
EPA report says new vehicle mileage hits record 24.1 mpg
DETROIT (AP) — New cars and trucks in the U.S. got a record 24.1 miles per gallon on average last year, but the rate of …
Literacy matters: CSC plans a day of reading to young kids
Staff Report LAUDERHILL — The Children’s Services Council of Broward County (CSC) will partner with local businesses, non-profit organizations and other community stakeholders to make …
Florida receiver Pittman released from hospital
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida receiver Latroy Pittman has been released from the hospital following a frightening collision against LSU. The team says Pittman was …
Florida Memorial men’s soccer team upsets #1 ranked Thomas University
THOMASVILLE, GA — Florida Memorial men’s soccer pulled off a stunning 3-2 upset over Thomas University in double overtime on Friday afternoon at TU Soccer …
‘SNL’ cast member Jan Hooks dies, 57
NEW YORK (AP) — Former Saturday Night Live” cast member Jan Hooks, whose impressions ranged from Nancy Reagan to Sinead O’Connor to Tammy Faye Bakker …