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
Free HIV testing offered in 2 Indiana counties amid outbreak
SEYMOUR, Ind. (AP) _ Two Indiana counties are offering free HIV testing in response to an outbreak that has infected at least 160 people with …
State health care industry spent $19M lobbying lawmakers
By STEVE LeBLANC BOSTON (AP) _ Hospitals, insurers, doctors, unions and pharmaceutical companies spent a record $19 million lobbying Beacon Hill lawmakers last year, a …
Business
RadioShack clashes again with lenders
By The Associated Press FORT WORTH, Texas — Trading in shares of RadioShack was halted Tuesday after the company disclosed a dispute with one of its …
Minnesota health exchange targeting uninsured
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Aided by a multimillion-dollar marketing budget, MNSure is aiming to sign up the remaining 5 percent of Minnesota residents who don’t have …
NY app aimed against foreclosure rescue scams
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York’s attorney general is launching a new web-based app to help struggling homeowners determine whether offers of foreclosure rescue are legitimate …
Education
Construction to start soon on Hastings College art center
HASTINGS, Neb. (AP) _ Construction will soon begin on the $8.5 million Jackson Dinsdale Art Center at Hastings College, expected to open in August 2016. …
Budget gap looms over Hawaii medical school, cancer center
HONOLULU (AP) _ A University of Hawaii report is warning that its medical school could lose its accreditation and its cancer center could lose its …
Pa. high school naming auditorium for murdered music teacher
COUDERSPORT, Pa. (AP) _ A northern Pennsylvania high school is naming its auditorium after a murdered music teacher. The Northern Potter School District will hold …