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
Probe: Bogus enrollees kept getting ‘Obamacare’
By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR WASHINGTON (AP) _ Phony applicants that investigators signed up last year under President Barack Obama’s health care law got automatically re-enrolled for …
A friend in need
As we proceed through life, the lessons keep coming and hopefully we are receptive to them. One of my most current lessons is both poignant …
Business
Delaware County fish farm loses lawsuits over unpaid bills
ALBANY, Ind. (AP) _ A central Indiana fish farm that last year won approval for a $30 million expansion faces more than $200,000 in court …
SMI, Coca-Cola extend partnership 5 years
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) _ Speedway Motorsports Inc. and The Coca-Cola Co. have extended their partnership for five more years through 2020. The announcement came Sunday, …
Water taxi service grounded at north Lake Tahoe
TAHOE CITY, Calif. (AP) _ A pilot water taxi service on Lake Tahoe’s north shore is being grounded after three years in operation due to …
Education
New Hampshire fourth-graders name White House hawk Lincoln
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) _ A red-tailed hawk that has made the White House grounds its home has a name: Lincoln. The presidential moniker was announced …
Xcel Energy to settle lawsuit for $36 million
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) _ Xcel Energy has agreed to pay a nuclear contractor $36 million to settle a lawsuit over work at its Red Wing power …
Omaha district considering giving free meals to all students
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) _ Officials in the Omaha School district are considering providing free meals to all students, regardless of the children’s ability to pay. …
Sports
Smyly to rejoin Rays rotation Friday
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) _ Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Drew Smyly is set to rejoin the rotation. Smyly, who hasn’t pitched this season after being …
Clegg: Human rights issues not overshadowing European Games
By STEPHEN WILSON AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) _ With 50 days left until the opening ceremony, the head of the inaugural European Games in …
AD: FSU will review Winston’s comments about free-food caper
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ Jameis Winston has put his much-publicized crab legs caper back in the headlines. Florida State issued a statement Wednesday saying it …
