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
Efforts lag to get Detroit firefighters medical training
DETROIT (AP) _ Officials say efforts to train Detroit firefighters as medical first responders are behind schedule. The Detroit News reports (http://bit.ly/1M9kkrt ) that one …
Lawmakers try to tackle mental health, drug treatment
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) _ New Mexico lawmakers are looking at better ways to treat people suffering from both mental illnesses and drug addictions. A …
Business
Independent booksellers continue to add new stores
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ The independent bookseller community continues to expand, through new stores opening and old stores adding …
Media CEOs are the highest-paid American executives
By STEVE ROTHWELL and RYAN NAKASHIMA AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) _ They’re not Hollywood stars, they’re not TV personalities and they don’t play …
Apple promotes tech guru Jonathan Ive as head of design
LONDON (AP) _ Apple innovator Jonathan Ive says he’s been promoted to the company’s chief design officer, making him one of the most powerful people …
Education
Utility gives school kids wind-testing tower
LOWELL, Vt. (AP) _ The utility that owns a large-scale wind power facility in the northern Vermont town of Lowell is highlighting its donation of …
The uncertain future of Spanish in Miami-Dade classrooms
By CHRISTINA VEIGA Miami Herald MIAMI (AP) _ Aleida Martinez-Molina learned how to read and write Spanish in the Miami-Dade County public school system decades …
Common Core compromise bill headed to Gov. Bobby Jindal
By MELINDA DESLATTE BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) _ The legislative fight over Louisiana’s use of the Common Core education standards is ending quietly. Centerpiece legislation …
Sports
Warriors complete sweep with 109-98 win over Pelicans
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) _ Stephen Curry hit six 3-pointers during a 39-point night, and the Golden State Warriors cruised …
Grizzlies’ Beno Udrih won’t play with right ankle sprain
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ Beno Udrih won’t play for the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 3 against the Portland …
Canadian Henderson shoots tournament record for LPGA lead
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer DALY CITY, Calif. (AP) _ Brooke Henderson has no photo on the LPGA Tour’s website and has to rely …
