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
South Fla. vets issue warning after pet treats recalled
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Doctors from Lauderdale Veterinary Specialists are warning South Florida residents to make sure they aren’t giving their pets treats that were …
Sometimes “never” isn’t very long at all
I was enjoying a rare treat: a Saturday off. As I indulged in one of my guilty pleasures, watching the Saturday afternoon block of …
Business
Xcel Energy to settle lawsuit for $36 million
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) _ Xcel Energy has agreed to pay a nuclear contractor $36 million to settle a lawsuit over work at its Red Wing power …
Canada seeks $3 billion in tariffs on US products
TORONTO (AP) _ Canada has filed a request to impose more than $3 billion a year in tariffs on the United States in the latest …
A slump in transportation stocks may no longer signal danger
By STEVE ROTHWELL AP Markets Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ One of the oldest trading strategies in the book is showing a yellow flag for …
Education
Nursing scholarship launched for prospects from Ferguson
FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) _ A nurse spurred by the racial unrest in Ferguson following last summer’s police shooting death of Michael Brown is giving prospective …
Eyeing Tesla, college offers new 4-year degree in logistics
RENO, Nev. (AP) _ A community college in Reno is becoming the first in Nevada to establish a new four-year degree in logistics to help …
NU Board of Regents OKs tuition hike over next 2 years
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) _ Students at the University of Nebraska will pay more in tuition over the next two years after the university’s Board of …
Sports
Western Conference Seminfinals Clippers-Rockets Playoff Capsule
By The Associated Press No. 2 Houston Rockets (56-26, 4-1) VS. No. 3 Los Angeles Clippers (56-26, 4-3). Season Series: Split, 2-2. Each team won once at …
Plan LeB: LeBron may be more aggressive vs. Bulls in Game 2
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) _ LeBron James leaned against a padded basket stanchion and spun a ball on his index …
IOC chief: Small nations like New Zealand could host games
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) _ International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach says there’s no reason a small nation such as New Zealand shouldn’t aspire to …
