IT’S A FASHION AFFAIR
11th annual scholarship benefit for the Sickle Cell Foundation of Palm Beach County presented by Neesha’s Finest Fashions, Saturday, Nov. 9 at the PGA Marriott, …
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Israel approves two bills that require a halt to UN’s aid delivery to Gaza
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US presidency: Voters’ increased anger at Trump is shaping the race
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Harris vs. Trump
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Howard to Hollywood: Second Annual HBCU 1st LOOK Fest
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‘Union’: It’s like you’re there, David vs. Amazon as Goliath
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Election 2024: Trump’s autocracy, nationalists’ theocracy are on the ballot
Despite former President Donald Trump’s bizarre remarks and behavior, his felony conviction and pending criminal charges, polls show him still in a dead heat with …
Health and Wellness
Planned Parenthood official says no profit from fetal organs
By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) _ The president of Planned Parenthood says her organization’s clinics never adjust the abortion procedure to better preserve …
Ohio county hit by heroin gets $100,000 to fight problem
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (AP) _ A southern Ohio county hit hard by the state’s heroin epidemic has received a $100,000 grant to fight the problem. Ross …
Business
Wal-Mart to let workers add denim pants to work wardrobe
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) _ Wal-Mart is hoping denim pants will raise the spirits of its more than 1.2 million …
Wendy’s to buy back stock, move will trim Peltz’s stake
NEW YORK (AP) _ The Wendy’s Co. board of directors approved a new $1.4 billion stock buyback plan that will also trim Chairman Nelson Peltz’s …
Pros and cons of freelancing for workers and companies
NEW YORK (AP) _ Thinking of making the leap to freelance, or hiring an independent contractor? Here are some pros and cons to keep in …
Education
University backs out of national sexual assault survey
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) _ The University of Colorado has backed out of a national survey intended to gather information about sexual assaults on college campuses. …
Virginia to launch online high school in fall
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) _ The Virginia Department of Education is launching a pilot program in the fall that will allow students to earn a high …
Nursing scholarship launched for prospects from Ferguson
FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) _ A nurse spurred by the racial unrest in Ferguson following last summer’s police shooting death of Michael Brown is giving prospective …
Sports
Woods has memories of Peete, but never a meeting
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) _ Calvin Peete competed in The Players Championship for the last time a year …
Utah Jazz hold first predraft workouts of summer
By KAREEM COPELAND AP Sports Writer SALT LAKE CITY (AP) _ The Utah Jazz held their first predraft workout of the offseason Wednesday, hosting six …
Howard happy in Houston and focused on getting a ring
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) _ Dwight Howard knows he’s a polarizing figure. He’s finally learned to be OK with that. The …
