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
Coconino County dental clinic to close this fall
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) _ A longtime Coconino County dental clinic that is the only one of its kind in the state is shutting its doors. …
Bird in Ogle County tests positive for West Nile
OREGON, Ill. (AP) _ Health officials say a dead bird found in Ogle County has tested positive for West Nile virus. The Ogle County Health …
Business
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 …
Steel Dynamics to make $100 million Mississippi expansion
By JEFF AMY JACKSON, Miss. (AP) _ Steel Dynamics will invest $100 million to add more steel finishing capacity at its Columbus, Mississippi mill. The …
Education
School official presses charges for cheering at graduation
By JEFF AMY JACKSON, Miss. (AP) _ Ursula Miller knew that when she shouted her niece’s name after she received her diploma at a north …
US investigating gender bias claims in U. Iowa athletics
By RYAN J. FOLEY Associated Press IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) _ A federal office will investigate the University of Iowa’s handling of gender bias complaints …
2 Connecticut public high schools axe midterm exams
MERIDEN, Conn. (AP) _ Students at two public high schools in central Connecticut are no lingering taking midterm exams. The Record-Journal reports (http://bit.ly/1RIZK2b …
Sports
Riley: No excuses will come from Heat for this season
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) _ Pat Riley finds himself leaning his head to the left quite a bit these days. There’s …
Wade’s summer will be spent thinking ahead
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) _ Dwyane Wade is thinking about retirement. No, it’s not imminent. That being said, there is a …
Ortiz suspended 1 game by MLB for making contact with umpire
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) _ Boston designated hitter David Ortiz was suspended for one game and fined by Major League Baseball on Tuesday. MLB said …
