South Florida security officers: On the front lines, left behind
During the holiday season, while many of us gather with family to celebrate, we must not forget the sacrifices of South Florida’s county contracted security …
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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
State investigating the cause of cloudy water at Bryan Park
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Virginia’s environmental agency is investigating the cause of cloudy water in Bryan Park in North Richmond. The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports (http://bit.ly/1FCLZJC …
State says West Nile virus found in mosquito in Meade County
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) _ South Dakota State Epidemiologist Lon Kightlinger is cautioning residents to start protecting themselves against mosquitoes, after West Nile virus was found …
Business
Louisiana borrows $335M to continue construction projects
By MELINDA DESLATTE BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) _ Despite budget question marks and the collapse of a recent LSU bond sale, Louisiana borrowed $335 million …
US gives farmers approval to spray crops from drones
By SCOTT SMITH FRESNO, Calif. (AP) _ A drone large enough to carry tanks of fertilizers and pesticides has won rare approval from federal authorities …
Microsoft opens Windows 10 to Apple, Android apps and smartphones
By BRANDON BAILEY AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO — Microsoft hopes to get more people using the next version of its Windows software on all …
Education
Great Falls attorney makes $10M donation to UM law school
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) _ The University of Montana is proposing naming its law school in honor of Alexander Blewett III after the Great Falls personal …
Scientists cross Lake Superior to sample its water
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) _ Scientists from the University of Minnesota Duluth are taking samples from Lake Superior this week as they research why its water …
Student back in school, with gym teacher who gave her kidney
DETROIT (AP) _ An 18-year-old has returned to her Detroit high school with a new kidney, donated by her gym teacher. Students threw confetti Tuesday …
Sports
Tannehill shines in scrimmage
By ANDY KENT Associated Press MIAMI GARDENS — Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill was effective during an intrasquad scrimmage Saturday at Sun Life Stadium. But …
Court clears way for Clippers to be sold soon
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer Michele Roberts has watched basketball for as long as she can remember. It was an easy choice growing …
