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
Liberian official says corpse tests positive for Ebola
MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) _ Liberia’s deputy health minister says the corpse of a 17-year-old man has tested positive for Ebola. Tolbert Nyenswah, who also heads …
New questions about why more women than men have Alzheimer’s
By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer WASHINGTON (AP) _ Nearly two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer’s disease are women, and now some scientists are questioning the …
Business
BLM seeks public comment on potential oil, gas leasing in NV
ELY, Nev. (AP) _ The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on issues concerning public land being eyed for potential oil and …
Residents asked to leave Delmont after tornado cuts power
By REGINA GARCIA CANO DELMONT, S.D. (AP) _ Gov. Dennis Daugaard says nine people are hurt after a tornado struck the small South Dakota town …
Governor says nuclear plant fire produced Hudson oil slick
BUCHANAN, N.Y. (AP) _ New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says part of a nuclear power plant remains offline after a transformer fire that has created …
Education
First Lady donates books for summer reading
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) _ First Lady Carol Mead and a global children’s publishing, education and media company have donated 500 books to Wyoming elementary schools …
Students take new writing tact building stories with Legos
By MARY KECK The Herald-Times BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) _ What would happen if your cat ran away and ended up in a haunted house? That’s …
College of Charleston offers surfing classes at Folly Beach
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ College of Charleston students can earn college credit while surfing starting this fall. The Post and Courier of Charleston reports Saturday …
Sports
Reinvention of Miami Heat
MIAMI — The Miami Heat is a new team in the absence of LeBron James but the organization will continue to strive for the best, …
Russian official sanctioned for derogatory remarks about Williams sisters
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida (AP) — Russian Tennis Federation President Shamil Tarpischev has been suspended from any involvement with the WTA Tour for a year after …
No. 9 Georgia to ask for Gurley’s reinstatement
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia says it will file a request with the NCAA for tailback Todd Gurley’s eligibility to be reinstated. Gurley has been …
