South Florida security officers: On the front lines, left behind
During the holiday season, while many of us gather with family to celebrate, we must not forget the sacrifices of South Florida’s county contracted security …
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US homelessness up 18% as affordable housing remains out of reach for many
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Three men lynched a century ago are innocent, judge finds
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‘White Woman Syndrome’ denies Black women justice
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Palestinian forces are cracking down on Palestinian militants
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The butcher’s knife, the lamb’s cry – and ascent of the billionaires
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10 tips from experts to help you change your relationship with money in 2025
New York (AP) — With the end of 2024 around the corner, you might be reflecting on financial goals for 2025. Whether you’re saving to …
Health and Wellness
Woman lay in parking lot 18 minutes, later died
TALLAHASSEE – A woman who collapsed and later died after being forcibly removed from a Florida hospital lay in the parking lot beside a police …
2 Charged In Cat Death
MIAMI (AP) – Two people have been charged after prosecutors say a kitten died in October following a botched declawing operation. 54-year-old Carmenza Piedrahita and …
Business
Ikea raises minimum wage for US workers 2nd year in a row
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ Ikea’s U.S division is raising the minimum wage for the second year in a row …
Food supplier sues egg farm alleging breach of contract
By DAVID PITT DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ A food supplier claims an Iowa egg farm breached a contract after bird flu disrupted the supply …
Wal-Mart removing Confederate flag items from stores, online
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) _ Wal-Mart said Monday it is removing any items from its store shelves and website that feature the Confederate flag. The announcement …
Education
Funding falling into place for Sweet Briar College
SWEET BRIAR, Va. (AP) _ The initial pieces of a rescue plan for Sweet Briar College are falling into place. Saving Sweet Briar Inc. says …
DSU publishes online images of Theodore Roosevelt letters
DICKINSON, N.D. (AP) _ Dickinson State University is publishing online a collection of images that includes letters from President Theodore Roosevelt to cartoonist John McCutcheon …
Bethune-Cookman students participate in White House event
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) _ A team of Bethune-Cookman University students was one of only 10 presenters recently during President’s Obama’s “National Week of Making” event …
Sports
Clemson dismisses defensive end Ogundeko following arrest
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) _ Clemson backup defensive end Ebenezer Ogundeko has been dismissed from the football team after he was arrested and charged with financial …
Marlins place starters Alvarez, Latos on disabled list
MIAMI (AP) _ The Miami Marlins placed starting pitchers Henderson Alvarez and Mat Latos on the 15-day disabled list, recalled right-hander Andre Rienzo and selected …
Isiah Thomas doesn’t reject idea of eventual return to NBA
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) _ Isiah Thomas said he hasn’t spoken with New York Knicks President Phil Jackson since joining …
