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
FDA says hospitals should stop using Hospira pump
NEW YORK (AP) _ The federal government says health care facilities should stop using Hospira’s Symbiq medication infusion pump because of its vulnerability to hacking. …
Salmonella outbreak that may be tied to pork grows
SEATTLE (AP) _ The state Department of Health says the number of Salmonella cases that may be tied to pork products has grown in Washington, …
Business
Louisiana Senate passes $24.5B budget package for next year
By MELINDA DESLATTE BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) _ A $24.5 billion budget proposal for next year that uses dollars from anticipated increases in taxes and …
Snoop Dogg sues beer-maker Pabst over sale profits
By ANTHONY McCARTNEY AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Snoop Dogg sued Pabst Brewing Co. on Monday, claiming the beer-maker owes him a portion …
Do more jobs mean more economic security? Not for some in US
By JOSH BOAK and CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER AP Economics Writers WASHINGTON (AP) _ The U.S. economy is churning out a lot of jobs these days …
Education
Pine Ridge School gets $218K to help prevent youth suicides
By REGINA GARCIA CANO SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) _ Federal education officials have given Pine Ridge School in western South Dakota $218,000 to help students …
6 killed in California balcony collapse during a party
By KRISTIN J. BENDER and MARTHA MENDOZA BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) _ A 21st-birthday party thrown by a group of visiting Irish college students turned tragic …
University to rename institute after marathon bombing victim
BRIDGEWATER, Mass. (AP) _ Bridgewater State University is naming its Institute for Social Justice after the youngest victim of the Boston Marathon bombing. University President …
Sports
Doctors say tests show Pele has no tumors
SAO PAULO (AP) _ Brazilian doctors say tests conducted on Pele after he had prostate surgery this week showed he had a benign condition. A …
Jaguars’ Dante Fowler Jr. injures knee in rookie camp
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) _ Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dante Fowler Jr., the third overall pick in the NFL draft, injured his left knee during rookie …
Lineman Ray overcomes cancer to get tryout with Dolphins
By STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer DAVIE, Fla. (AP) _ As offensive lineman Arthur Ray Jr. walked off the Miami Dolphins practice field Friday, he …
