IT’S A FASHION AFFAIR
11th annual scholarship benefit for the Sickle Cell Foundation of Palm Beach County presented by Neesha’s Finest Fashions, Saturday, Nov. 9 at the PGA Marriott, …
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Israel approves two bills that require a halt to UN’s aid delivery to Gaza
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US presidency: Voters’ increased anger at Trump is shaping the race
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Harris vs. Trump
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Howard to Hollywood: Second Annual HBCU 1st LOOK Fest
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‘Union’: It’s like you’re there, David vs. Amazon as Goliath
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Election 2024: Trump’s autocracy, nationalists’ theocracy are on the ballot
Despite former President Donald Trump’s bizarre remarks and behavior, his felony conviction and pending criminal charges, polls show him still in a dead heat with …
Health and Wellness
Eugene police have plan to improve mental health response
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) _ The Eugene Police Department is making a series of changes to improve its response to people in a mental health crisis. …
City reverses order to remove overdose drug from firetrucks
PITTSBURGH (AP) _ Pittsburgh officials have reversed what the mayor’s office called an “erroneous” order to remove a prescription drug that can prevent overdose fatalities …
Business
Greece says it will never accept wage, pension cuts
ATHENS, Greece (AP) _ Greece will never accept cuts in pensions and wages or extra taxes on necessities such as electricity, a government official says. …
Homebuilders Standard Pacific, Ryland Group agree to merger
By ALEX VEIGA AP Real Estate Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Standard Pacific Corp. and Ryland Group Inc. have agreed to merge in an all-stock …
Los Angeles raises minimum wage to $15 per hour
LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has signed into law a measure that will gradually raise the minimum wage to $15 an …
Education
2 UNC schools to establish physical therapy partnership
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) _ Two schools in the University of North Carolina system are working together on a physical therapy program. Officials from East Carolina …
Land in western Michigan becoming wetlands, education site
HOLLAND, Mich. (AP) _ Officials say 70 acres of unused property in western Michigan will be transformed into wetlands, a butterfly habitat, a farm and …
Thousands attend Congress of Christian Education in Detroit
DETROIT (AP) _ Thousands of people are in Detroit for the National Baptist Convention’s 110th session of its Congress of Christian Education. Events are taking …
Sports
Vikings owner sued in New Jersey over real estate company
Editors Note APNewsNow. Will be updated. FREEHOLD, N.J. (AP) _ The owner of the NFL‘s Minnesota Vikings is facing another lawsuit over real estate dealings …
Expansion club Orlando City wins first home game
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) _ Kaka had a goal and an assist and expansion Orlando City beat the Los Angeles Galaxy 4-0 on Sunday for the …
Knockers’ roller derby team describes love for the sport
By TIANA KENNELL The Shreveport Times BOSSIER CITY, La. (AP) _ By day, Heather Smart is a medical laboratory scientist in microbiology at Willis-Knighton Medical …
