Biden’s historic errors yield to presidential victory
END OF AN ERA: President Joseph Robinette Biden Jr., the 46th president of the United States concludes his term with numerous victories. PHOTO COURTESY OF …
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Sharpton and NAN announce major MLK Day mobilization to defend Dr. King’s legacy as second Trump term nears
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From the mouths of babes: 2025 MLK Essay Competition winners
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HBCU bands to perform at Trump’s inauguration sparking backlash
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Rwanda’s Paul Kagame urges Congo to negotiate with M23 rebels after they seize strategic towns
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The California wildfires leave deeper inequality in their wake
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US Secretary says Sudanese rebel force has committed genocide
Secretary of State Antony Blinken PHOTO COURTESY OF USEMBASSY.GOV Washington (AP) — The Biden administration said Tuesday that a Sudanese paramilitary group and its proxies …
Health and Wellness
How to enjoy the holidays despite chronic back pain
By TOM MACEK, MD The holidays are a time when everyone is encouraged to be of good cheer. But this joyous time of year is …
Holiday Travel Tips for Wheelchair Users
StatePoint The stress of holiday travel can impact anyone, but add in the need to find wheelchair-accessible transportation, hotel rooms or restaurants, and that stress …
Business
Fear of longer commutes puts pressure on U.S. cities to act
By JOAN LOWY and JUSTIN PRITCHARD At 4:35 a.m. each weekday, Stan Paul drives out of his Southern California suburb with 10 passengers in a …
Will latest inflammatory comments tarnish Trump’s brand?
By MAE ANDERSON AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ Is Donald Trump’s business empire as Teflon-coated as his hair appears to be? Trump has …
New England Aquarium to open new sea turtle hospital exhibit
BOSTON (AP) _ The New England Aquarium is opening a new exhibit next week that highlights how it takes care of injured sea turtles. Visitors …
Education
Statehouse hearing scheduled for special education bills
BOSTON (AP) _ State lawmakers have scheduled a public hearing to consider nearly two dozen bills aimed at special education policies in Massachusetts. The bills …
Wichita school district again opts out of free-meals program
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) _ The Wichita school district is again opting out of a program that gives schools in high-poverty areas the option to serve …
Women, minorities struggle on Missouri teaching exams
ST. LOUIS (AP) _ Woman and minorities are failing Missouri exams to enter teaching programs and to gain certification at higher rates, raising concerns. The …
Sports
And now, we wait: Cavs and Warriors get time to rest
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Golden State coach Steve Kerr was chatting with assistant Luke Walton a few minutes before what became the Warriors’ …
Falcons LB Shembo waived after animal cruelty charge
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (AP) _ The Atlanta Falcons waived linebacker Prince Shembo on Friday, shortly after he was charged with aggravated animal cruelty. Police in suburban …
Stanford, San Jose St. to host Super Bowl practices
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) _ The two Super Bowl teams will practice for next year’s game in the Bay Area on the campuses of Stanford …
