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
New detox facility in Medford to help drug addicts
MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) _ A new treatment facility in Medford is set to open its doors in September to help residents on their road to …
Government demanding Lance Armstrong’s medical records
By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The federal government wants to see Lance Armstrong’s medical records from his treatments for cancer, …
Business
Court allows hotly disputed discount contact lens price law
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST SALT LAKE CITY (AP) _ A federal appeals court ruling has cleared the way for discount contact lens retailers to drop prices …
Governor, mayor hail opening of new Uber center in Phoenix
By BOB CHRISTIE PHOENIX (AP) _ Uber on Thursday formally opened a new customer service center in Phoenix that is expected to eventually have several …
Pentagon: Price tag for war on Islamic State is $2.7 billion
By LOLITA C. BALDOR WASHINGTON (AP) _ The U.S. has spent more than $2.7 billion on the war against Islamic State militants in Iraq and …
Education
Report: UK president should give State of University speech
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) _ A consultant has recommended that University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto give an annual State of the University address. The Lexington …
Oregon State University expansion construction to begin
BEND, Ore. (AP) _ Construction on Oregon State University’s four-year campus in Bend is set to start before July 4. The Bulletin reports (http://bit.ly/1K0rf6p) the …
Bankrupt Mid-Continent University plans to sell campus
MAYFIELD, Ky. (AP) _ Leaders of the bankrupt and shuttered Mid-Continent University plan to put the campus up for sale. The Paducah Sun reports (http://bit.ly/1QGlA9F …
Sports
Talks underway to try and resolve Spain soccer strike
MADRID (AP) _ Spanish soccer officials and the country’s players’ union are having last-minute talks to see if they can agree to call off a …
At 28, punter Karl Schmitz finally gets shot at NFL
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) _ The labyrinthine path that 28-year-old punter Karl Schmitz took to the cusp of the …
Players Championship TV rating 3rd-highest Sunday in decade
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) _ Rickie Fowler’s remarkable rally and playoff victory gave The Players Championship its third-highest Sunday preliminary rating in the last decade. According …
