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
FDA strengthens heart risk warning in popular pain relievers
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) _ Federal health regulators are bolstering warning labels for popular pain relievers, adding information about the risk …
Diet Pepsi with aspartame may not totally disappear
By CANDICE CHOI AP Food Industry Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ The artificial sweetener in Diet Pepsi is about to change, but fans of the …
Business
New York state regulator proposes foreclosure law change
By MICHAEL VIRTANEN ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ New York’s top bank regulator on Tuesday proposed amending state law to shorten the foreclosure process for homes …
Rhode Island preservation group fires back at Vanderbilts
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) _ The group that owns The Breakers mansion in Newport has fired back at members of the Vanderbilt family, intensifying a dispute …
Duke plans to build natural gas-fired plant in Asheville
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) _ Duke Energy says it will build a $750 million natural gas plant to replace its troubled coal-fired Asheville plant as the …
Education
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 …
7 years after flood, key space on U. Iowa campus to reopen
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) _ One of the most prominent casualties of the 2008 flood on the University of Iowa campus is finally reopening. The …
Sports
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 …
Study: MLB racial and gender hiring numbers remain stagnant
By KYLE HIGHTOWER ORLANDO — Major League Baseball maintained its grades for its racial and gender hiring practices, while its percentage of African-American players remained …
