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
180,000 gallons of saltwater spill in northwest North Dakota
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ The state Department of Health says almost 180,000 gallons of saltwater has spilled in northwestern North Dakota. The department says Sampson …
Synthetic drug blamed for 30 Anchorage hospitalizations
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) _ Anchorage police say at least 30 people have been taken to the hospital over the past four days with health problems …
Business
Developers give big money in Miami Beach Commission race
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) _ Developers in Miami Beach are making big contributions to a term-limited city commissioner’s new political action committee. The Miami Herald …
Equipment failure knocks out power to 3,400 in Kent County
PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) _ Power is out to nearly 3,400 Consumers Energy customers in western Michigan. The utility says an equipment failure in an …
Wingstop shares advance following $110 million IPO
NEW YORK (AP) _ In the latest big debut for a “fast casual” restaurant company, shares of Wingstop are rocketing after the chicken wings chain …
Education
College to return barrack to site of WWII internment camp
POWELL, Wyo. (AP) _ One of the original barracks at the Heart Mountain Relocation Center in northern Wyoming will be returned to the former World …
Atlantic City schools pay $11K for graduation venue
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) _ The financially-troubled Atlantic City school district is paying about $11,000 for the venue for high school graduation. Seniors will receive …
Newtown teens find healing in disaster relief service
By PAT EATON-ROBB NEWTOWN, Conn. (AP) _ Seven months after a gunman killed 26 people inside Sandy Hook Elementary School, an organization formed to help …
Sports
NBA draft to be held at Barclays Center on June 25
NEW YORK (AP) _ The NBA draft will be held at Barclays Center, the home of the Brooklyn Nets, on June 25. The league announced …
Ex-Bills, Packers player to appeal NFL concussion settlement
PHILADELPHIA (AP) _ The first notice of appeal has been filed in an attempt to halt the planned $1 billion settlement of NFL concussion lawsuits. …
Carlos Munoz hits 230 mph at Indianapolis as 2 cars crash
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ Colombia’s Carlos Munoz gave Honda a big boost Wednesday. He became the first driver to top …
