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
DC mayor challenges city to join to walk a billion steps
WASHINGTON (AP) _ The District of Columbia’s mayor is challenging residents to join together to walk one billion steps. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the FitDC …
St. Joseph County seeks grant to address infant mortality
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) _ St. Joseph County health officials are seeking the state’s help to reduce the number of babies who never see their …
Business
US stocks fall after weak consumer spending report
By BERNARD CONDON and JOE McDONALD NEW YORK — U.S. stocks fell in the first hour of trading Monday after a weak consumer spending report. European markets were …
Markets brace for Big Oil profit plunge
By BERNARD CONDON and JONATHAN FAHEY NEW YORK — It’s just a forecast, and for only one of 10 industry groups in the stock market. Yet it has …
The spies inside your cell phone
PHOTO COURTESY OF thewash.com Many Apps Can Track Your Location And Share Your Information, Says Cybersecurity Expert By Gary S. Miliefsky Special to South …
Education
University study involving hamsters and steroids criticized
BOSTON (AP) _ Animal rights activists say Northeastern University lab researchers are pitting steroid-injected hamsters against undrugged ones to study aggression. In a complaint released …
USD’s Nepalese students money for victims of Earthquake
VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) _ A group of students from Nepal at the University of South Dakota is raising money for victims of the recent earthquake …
Schools working to integrate technology in curriculum
By AMY BOUNDS Daily Camera FREDERICK, Colo. (AP) _ A film crew spent two recent days in the St. Vrain Valley School District, documenting how …
Sports
Marlins outfielder preps for new season
JUPITER — A little Goody’s Powder on the tongue does the trick when Marlins center fielder Cameron Maybin has a headache. Born and raised in …
Serena Williams honored as 2009 top player
KEY BISCAYNE (AP) — World No. 1 Serena Williams won the 2009 WTA Tour Player of the Year award and also took the Doubles Team …
Fans say they’re set to welcome Woods back
MIAMI SHORES (AP) — Jose Ramos was in line at the first tee when the conversation turned to Tiger Woods and his plan to return …