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
Washington woman who died of measles had been vaccinated
By MARTHA BELLISLE SEATTLE (AP) _ A local health official says a woman killed by measles in Washington state had been vaccinated against the disease …
Lacey motel closes after possible Legionnaires’ outbreak
LACEY, Wash. (AP) _ Thurston County health officials say a Super 8 Motel in Lacey has voluntarily closed while officials investigate a possible outbreak of …
Business
A return Perry Ellis roots begins to pays off in 1Q
MIAMI (AP) _ A return to its core brands expanded profit margins at Perry Ellis in the first quarter and the clothier hiked its earnings …
Macy’s sales to overseas tourists pinched by stronger dollar
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer CINCINNATI (AP) _ Macy’s is feeling a big chill from international tourists because their money isn’t going as far …
7 celebrity women who have started their own businesses
Business ownership is the latest must-have among women on the A-List. Stars including Halle Berry, Nicki Minaj and Drew Barrymore, have launched businesses in recent …
Education
Texas lawmakers vote to end high school steroids testing
By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ Texas lawmakers voted Friday to dismantle the state’s high school steroids testing program after eight …
National Spelling Bee ends in tie for 2nd year in a row
By BEN NUCKOLS OXON HILL, Md. (AP) _ They couldn’t be rattled. They couldn’t be denied. Gokul Venkatachalam and Vanya Shivashankar had worked too hard …
Notre Dame wants more apartments for graduate students
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) _ The University of Notre Dame plans to add more apartments for graduate students. The South Bend Tribune reports (http://bit.ly/1FcW7J7 ) …
Sports
Mets’ Dillon Gee says trade talk didn’t disrupt offseason
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Dillon Gee says trade talk didn’t disrupt his offseason. The Mets start spring training with six potential starting pitchers. Ace Matt …
A-Rod reaches out to Headley, signed to replace him at third
TAMPA, Fla. — Chase Headley says Alex Rodriguez has “reached out and introduced himself.” Headley was signed to a $52 million, four-year contract by the Yankees, …
Lehtera scores winner, Blues beat Panthers 2-1 in shootout
By PAUL GEREFFI SUNRISE, Fla. — Jori Lehtera made the most of his first NHL shootout attempt. Lehtera scored the winning goal in the fifth round …
