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
Infant mortality declined slightly in Ohio in 2013
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) _ New figures show Ohio’s infant mortality rate declined slightly in 2013 but remained significantly above the national average. The data released …
Whooping cough outbreak in Reno County persists
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) _ Reno County health officials have been taking steps to help stall the spread of a whooping cough outbreak before school starts. …
Business
A slump in transportation stocks may no longer signal danger
By STEVE ROTHWELL AP Markets Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ One of the oldest trading strategies in the book is showing a yellow flag for …
French firm urged to reimburse farmers in alleged land grabs
PARIS (AP) _ Activists called Thursday for French conglomerate Bollore to return land, or compensate farmers, over disputed concessions for plantations in Cambodia and three …
Retired-New Business – For people over 50, it’s never too late to start a business
By DANIELLE McCREA Vegas Inc. LAS VEGAS (AP) _ It didn’t take long for Rich Newman to get bored with retirement. So three years in, …
Education
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 …
Eyeing Tesla, college offers new 4-year degree in logistics
RENO, Nev. (AP) _ A community college in Reno is becoming the first in Nevada to establish a new four-year degree in logistics to help …
NU Board of Regents OKs tuition hike over next 2 years
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) _ Students at the University of Nebraska will pay more in tuition over the next two years after the university’s Board of …
Sports
Western Conference Seminfinals Clippers-Rockets Playoff Capsule
By The Associated Press No. 2 Houston Rockets (56-26, 4-1) VS. No. 3 Los Angeles Clippers (56-26, 4-3). Season Series: Split, 2-2. Each team won once at …
Plan LeB: LeBron may be more aggressive vs. Bulls in Game 2
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) _ LeBron James leaned against a padded basket stanchion and spun a ball on his index …
IOC chief: Small nations like New Zealand could host games
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) _ International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach says there’s no reason a small nation such as New Zealand shouldn’t aspire to …
