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
Blue Cross wants 26 pct more for individual ACA policies
By EMERY P. DALESIO RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) _ North Carolina’s largest health insurer says it wants to raise rates by an average of almost 26 …
Quarantine zones around 2 farms hit with bird flu lifted
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ The State Board of Animal Health has lifted quarantines in Dickey and Lamoure counties that it put in place following confirmation …
Business
Merging money? Couples living together need a financial plan
By JOSEPH PISANI AP Business Writer NEW YORK — Budgets are not romantic, but unwed couples who want to live together should break out a …
BlackBerry launches Classic phone in last-ditch effort
NEW YORK (AP) — BlackBerry is returning to its roots with a new phone that features a traditional keyboard at a time when rival Apple …
Spanish bank makes $1.1 billion bid for Portuguese ally
LISBON, Portugal — Spain’s Caixabank has offered 1 billion euros ($1.14 billion) to take full control of Portugal’s Banco BPI, where the Spanish bank already owns …
Education
Marietta schools superintendent proposes teacher raises
MARIETTA, Ga. (AP) _ The school superintendent in Marietta is proposing pay increases for teachers. Superintendent Emily Lembeck’s proposed budget for the coming year includes …
19 students in Minot graduate peace officer training program
MINOT, N.D. (AP) _ Nineteen students in Minot have finished Peace Officer Training at Lake Region State College and are ready to become law enforcement …
Homeland Security secretary speaks at graduation in Florida
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) _ Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson will deliver the commencement address at Florida Memorial University. The graduation ceremony begins Saturday morning …
Sports
Dolphins-Harbaugh – sources: Harbaugh to meet next with Dolphins
MIAMI (AP) _ Jim Harbaugh’s blowout victory in the Orange Bowl made a big impression on Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross.
Randy Shannon fired after Hurricanes lose to USF
AP Sports Writer CORAL GABLES — His voice nearly cracking, University of Miami Athletic Director Kirby Hocutt somberly laid out some of the many reasons …
Harris got hate message after Ohio State loss
AP Sports Writer University of Miami quarterback Jacory Harris said he received at least one racially motivated hate message following the Hurricanes’ loss to Ohio …