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
Texas environmental agency paid millions for smog research
HOUSTON (AP) _ Texas environmental officials are paying consulting firms more than $2.6 million for research that supports the claim that tightening the ozone standard …
Bacteria linked to illness at Montgomery day care identified
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) _ A Montgomery day care center will remain closed while public health officials investigate an outbreak, suspected to be a foodborne illness, …
Business
Judge orders Greenpeace to stay away from drill ships
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) _ A federal judge has ordered Greenpeace protesters to stay away from Royal Dutch Shell PLC ships. U.S. District Court Judge Sharon …
To the beach! AAA sees most holiday travelers in 10 years
With more money in their pockets thanks to lower gas prices and an improved job market, AAA expects more than 37 million Americans to travel …
Wal-Mart targets one-time Target stores in Canada
NEW YORK (AP) _ Wal-Mart, already Canada’s biggest retailer, wasted little time in cementing that title after its rival Target retreated back to the U.S. …
Education
Coffee shop launches literacy program aimed at young readers
AUBURN, Ind. (AP) _ The owner of a northern Indiana coffee shop is launching an ambitious program in hopes of building a love of reading …
University of Akron spent $111,000 on name-change idea
AKRON, Ohio (AP) _ The University of Akron spent $111,000 in grant money on consultants to rebrand the school and determine if it should change …
Professor explores history of bike policy with new book
By Nathan Hansen La Crosse Tribune LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP) _ In 2008, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse professor James Longhurst started commuting to work on …
Sports
Domestic violence experts added as NFL advisers
NEW YORK (AP) — Three experts in domestic violence will serve as senior advisers to the NFL. Commissioner Roger Goodell sent a memo to teams …
Bethune-Cookman rallies over Grambling St.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Quentin Williams threw for 165 yards and ran for two touchdowns to rally Bethune-Cookman to a 36-23 comeback win over …
Miami win puts Patriots — gasp! — in last place
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — One week in, the AFC East has a decidedly different look than usual. Miami, …
