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
North Country anti-drug program for kids gets $150K grant
LANCASTER, N.H. (AP) _ A northern New Hampshire substance use prevention program for youth has received $150,000 in grants to help with outdoors events, service …
Report: Most Kansas pupils get 20 minutes or less of recess
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Sixty-three percent of Kansas elementary students have 20 minutes or less for daily recess and only 41 percent of schools have policies …
Business
Target settlement with MasterCard fails to get bank support
By BREE FOWLER AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ A $19 million deal between Target and MasterCard to settle lawsuits stemming from the retailer’s …
Timeline: Key steps among companies in animal welfare
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer Major animal-welfare moves announced by food and retail companies since 2012: _ FEBRUARY 2012: McDonald’s Corp. requires its U.S. …
Lumber Liquidators CEO quits, catching company off guard
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ Lumber Liquidators CEO Robert Lynch has abruptly quit the company that is embroiled in an …
Education
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. …
NYC installing 21,000 audible door alarms at schools
NEW YORK (AP) _ Officials are installing 21,000 audible door alarms at New York City schools in order to prevent another tragedy like the 2013 …
Sports
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 …
Newcomer Greg Jennings gives Dolphins veteran leadership
By STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) _ Greg Jennings has played in 10 postseason games, or 10 more than most of his new …
