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
Mosquito saliva vaccine? NIH tests new way to fight illness
WASHINGTON – Wanted: 60 people willing to be bitten by mosquitoes to test a new kind of vaccine – one that acts against the bugs’ …
Brave New World
By DR. PIERRE B. BLAND Change. I am not a big fan of change. It is so insidious. All of a sudden you find yourself …
Business
Atlantic City reaping rewards of non-gambling attractions
By WAYNE PARRY ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) _ For nearly 30 years, slot machines and some table games were all Atlantic City needed. But now, …
Starbucks: Prices for some drinks to go up by 5 to 20 cents
NEW YORK (AP) _ Starbucks says it’s hiking prices again starting Tuesday, with the increases ranging from 5 to 20 cents for most affected drinks. …
Arizona prison to relocate more than 350 additional inmates
KINGMAN, Ariz. (AP) _ Arizona Department of Corrections officials were relocating more than 350 inmates Sunday following a disturbance at a privately run prison in …
Education
Campus police meet requirements under federal settlement
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) _ The University of Montana campus police department has met federal requirements to improve its response to sexual assault reports, the Department …
Nebraska student trains llamas, competes in events
By LAUREN SEDAM The Grand Island Independent AURORA, Neb. (AP) _ In many ways, Jonah Jensen is a typical Nebraska kid. He likes to hunt, …
No vacancy: UNR dorms are already full for fall semester
By SIOBHAN MCANDREW Reno Gazette Journal RENO, Nev. (AP) _ Living on campus at the University of Nevada, Reno may be more competitive. Even the …
Sports
Chargers’ Fluker goes from homeless to graduate, NFL starter
By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) _ D.J. Fluker has quite a tale to share when he talks to young people. The …
Lincecum makes big changes to get back on track for Giants
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ The long hair and glasses are gone. Tim Lincecum has turned to a short `do …
Thinking he was an underachiever made Nicklaus better
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) _ Jack Nicklaus won 18 professional majors and 73 times on the PGA Tour, which is …
