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
Tourism at ‘all-time’ high in May on Panama City Beach
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (AP) _ Officials say tourism is thriving on Panama City Beach. Records show bed tax revenues from people staying in motels, …
Not berry good: US adults still skimp on fruit and veggies
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ Most U.S. adults still aren’t eating nearly enough fruits and vegetables. In a large national …
Business
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 …
United Tech warns against double-digit profit rise in 2015
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ The chief executive of United Technologies Corp. has warned investor analysts against expecting double-digit earnings growth this year because of a …
Education
NYC schools can show students how to use condoms
By DEEPTI HAJELA NEW YORK (AP) _ New York City public high schools can show students how to use condoms in high school health classes, …
Shortage of school bus drivers wreaks havoc in South Bend
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) _ A shortage of school bus drivers in South Bend in the final weeks of the school year is causing some …
University of New Haven to ban tobacco products campus-wide
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) _ The University of New Haven is kicking off a campus-wide ban on all tobacco products with a celebration on Monday. …
Sports
Ex-Miami pitching coach pleads guilty in steroid probe
By CURT ANDERSON MIAMI — A former University of Miami pitching coach has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges for his role in the baseball steroids scandal centered …
Wildcats not the only team with talent heading into NCAAs
By EDDIE PELLS At Kentucky these days, it’s a bigger surprise when a player sticks around than when he leaves. That’s why the coach, John Calipari, …
‘Hands down’ the best? White out to show he’s top receiver
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Kevin White wanted to show NFL scouts that he’s more than just a fast wide receiver, setting out to showcase his ability to …
