South Florida security officers: On the front lines, left behind
By Rev. Dr. Joaquin Willis During the holiday season, while many of us gather with family to celebrate, we must not forget the sacrifices of …
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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
“The not so incredible Dr. Bland”
I was attending a fundraiser pizza dinner as a part of my new single status in the world. It was my first time with this …
Mayor De Blasio says bacteria outbreak has been contained
By JONATHAN LEMIRE NEW YORK (AP) _ Five more buildings in the Bronx have tested positive for the bacteria that cause the potentially deadly Legionnaires’ …
Business
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 …
‘Jurassic World’ bites off biggest global debut of all time
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Dinosaurs are anything but extinct at the box office. “Jurassic World,” the fourth film in …
Education
Disabled students earn flight certificates at Purdue
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) _ A program at Purdue University will have helped 27 physically disabled people earn their pilot certificates by the end of …
UW College Of Education initiative moves forward
LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) _ A University of Wyoming Board of Trustees initiative to boost the college into national prominence in teacher preparation continues to advance. …
16k Md. students impacted by an SAT error
BALTIMORE (AP) _ Roughly 16,000 high school students have been affected by a printing error on this month’s SAT exams. College Board officials say the …
Sports
Yanks say A-Rod will play defense only in emergencies
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) _ Barring emergencies, Alex Rodriguez will not play third base or first anymore this season. New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi …
Accusations spoil spring for Illini coach Tim Beckman
By DAVID MERCER URBANA, Ill. (AP) _ This is a week in which Tim Beckman would otherwise be preparing to watch some of his players …
Coach: Jackson not enrolled at Florida following arrest
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) _ Talented and troubled cornerback J.C. Jackson is no longer enrolled at Florida following an arrest. Coach Jim McElwain says Wednesday that …
