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
Only small increase in US girls getting cervical cancer shot
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ More U.S. girls are getting a controversial vaccine, but the increase last year was only …
Lawsuit accuses CVS of overcharging for generic drugs
By SUDHIN THANAWALA SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ CVS Health Corp. deliberately overcharged some pharmacy customers for generic drugs by submitting claims to their insurance companies …
Business
Downtown Dallas building to become hotel, residences
DALLAS (AP) _ A former downtown Dallas warehouse near City Hall is expected to be transformed over the next year and a half from an …
Hassled at home? NYC eyes relocators who ask tenants to move
By JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) _ They’re accused of showing up unexpectedly, calling again and again, following their targets to work and …
Kansas City reaches deal to create ‘Smart City’ network
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) _ Kansas City and two companies have reached an agreement to create a $15.7 million set of high-tech services along the …
Education
Army experts advising kids on science fair project patents
HUNT VALLEY, Md. (AP) _ Today’s junior high school science fair projects just might become tomorrow’s big business ideas. Technology innovation experts from the U.S. …
Grant aims to train more math and science teachers
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) _ A new program at William Carey University could help reduce the shortage of math and science teachers in Mississippi, officials said. …
College of Charleston approves tuition increase
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ The College of Charleston Board of Trustees has voted to approve a tuition increase of 3.25% for the 2015-2016 academic year. …
Sports
Rockies closer Adam Ottavino undergoes Tommy John surgery
DENVER (AP) _ The Colorado Rockies say closer Adam Ottavino has undergone Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. Ottavino had his ulnar collateral ligament …
Cavs apologize for in-game video showing man throwing woman
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) _ The Cleveland Cavaliers have apologized for showing a video during Wednesday’s NBA playoff game that showed …
Brady to speak at college amid NFL deflated footballs report
By HOWARD ULMAN AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) _ Tom Brady makes his first public appearance Thursday night since a 243-page report found some …
