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
Number of marijuana patients in RI doubles since 2013
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) _ The state Department of Health reports the number of patients enrolled in the state’s medical marijuana program has more than doubled …
Indiana state epidemiologist says HIV outbreak has peaked
AUSTIN, Ind. (AP) _ Indiana’s state epidemiologist says she believes the outbreak of HIV in the southern part of the state has peaked. Pam Pontones …
Business
Connecticut bill attempts to tackle high winter power costs
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ A bill that attempts to reduce high electricity bills that many New England consumers pay each winter is moving to the …
Woman tosses Apple computer that turns out to be worth $200K
MILPITAS, Calif. (AP) _ Her electronic waste is someone else’s treasure. A recycling center in the Silicon Valley is looking for a woman who dropped …
Shifting economic development cash to roads sparks fight
By DAVID EGGERT Associated Press MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. (AP) _ Calls to transfer economic development funds to the transportation budget for road improvements are being …
Education
Vermont educators to discuss grant for biomedical research
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) _ U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy, University of Vermont President Thomas Sullivan and other higher education officials are going to be talking about …
Study: Rape prevention training works, cuts sex assault risk
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer A program that taught college women ways to prevent sexual assault cut in half the chances they would …
Classes at 2 Greensboro schools canceled after E.coli found
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) _ Classes at two Greensboro schools have been canceled after water tested positive for E.coli. Guilford County Schools announced Wednesday that Bessemer …
Sports
Bucks coach Jason Kidd looks ahead to bright future
By JIM HOEHN MILWAUKEE (AP) _ Milwaukee Bucks coach Jason Kidd looked ahead to what he sees as a bright future, rather than dwell on …
Rays blank Orioles 2-0 in strange `home’ game for Baltimore
By MARK DIDTLER ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) _ Alex Colome and four relievers combined on a four-hitter, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Baltimore 2-0 …
Police drop charges against Alabama DB Cyrus Jones
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) _ Tuscaloosa police have dropped domestic violence charges against Alabama cornerback Cyrus Jones. Police said in a statement Friday that probable cause …
