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
Hearing set on adding autism to medical marijuana list
By ED WHITE VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) _ Lisa Smith says her son’s behavior was dangerous: hair pulling, kicks, punches, all related to a …
Democrats see skimpy insurance as the next health care issue
By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR WASHINGTON (AP) _ A different health care issue has emerged for Democrats, in sync with the party’s pitch to workers and middle-class …
Business
$2.3B sale of California buildings heads to trial
By SUDHIN THANAWALA SAN FRANCISCO — A lawsuit that aims to force California officials to sell 11 state properties to private investors for $2.3 billion and …
World Bank: Ebola slashes hard-hit nations’ growth
By JONATHAN PAYE-LAYLEH and SARAH DiLORENZO MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) — Ebola has crippled the economies of the three West African countries hit hardest by the disease, …
CoreLogic: US home prices accelerated in October
By JOSH BOAK WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. home prices rose at a faster year-over-year pace in October than in September, snapping a seven-month slowdown. Real estate …
Education
4-H Grown: Alumni Asked to Stand Up and Support STEM Education More Sharing Services
(NewsUSA) – For almost a decade, there has been a dramatic shift by educators to increase kids’ interest in careers in science, technology, engineering and …
Univ. of Florida suspends frat over abuse of wounded vets
By JASON DEAREN Associated Press GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) _ A University of Florida fraternity has been suspended after allegations that its members insulted and spat …
Negotiators on K-12 education bill agree on per-pupil money
By DAVE KOLPACK BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ Senate and House negotiators on Thursday were polishing off amendments to a 105-page, nearly $2 billion bill on …