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
Weightlifting helps man get healthy after retirement
By DAVID BRUCE Erie Times-News ERIE, Pa. (AP) _ LeRoy Burton felt a lot older than 67 when he walked into Joe Orengia’s gym 13 …
Harris County cancer clusters get unprecedented extra study
HOUSTON (AP) _ For the first time in a decade, Texas health officials are considering a deeper investigation of cancer clusters after determining that findings …
Business
Buffett says new oil train rules will affect BNSF railroad
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) _ New federal standards for shipping crude oil by rail will have a significant impact on Berkshire Hathaway’s BNSF railroad and its …
School teams to compete in financial literacy contest
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) _ The Vermont state treasurer’s office will be testing high school teams on their financial literacy. Four-person teams from around the state …
With more travelers, Ohio airport might need new terminal
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) _ A study that says the Port Columbus International Airport might not be able to handle the growing number of travelers flying …
Education
New Mexico campuses seeing drop in student enrollment
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ College campuses across New Mexico had the sharpest decline in enrollment compared with other states in the past year, a new …
University of Kentucky high-rise dormitories to be vacated
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) _ Two 23-story dormitory towers on the University of Kentucky campus will be empty for this fall semester as the school decides …
10 young scholars to compete in geography bee finals
By BEN NUCKOLS WASHINGTON (AP) _ Ten kids with unusually strong knowledge of nations, cities, cultures and history are set to compete in the finals …
Sports
Wade says he’s ‘Heatlifer’, agrees 2-year deal
MIAMI (AP) — Dwyane Wade is staying with the Heat and his latest deal is designed to give both the player and the only franchise …
FAMU chief reviews suspension of tennis and golf programs
TALLAHASSEE — Florida A&M University President Elmira Mangum is reviewing the temporary suspension of the school’s men’s tennis and men’s golf programs, a FAMU statement …
Riley likely to meet LeBron
LAS VEGAS — LeBron James worked out and had a meeting agenda Tuesday. In another summer of NBA Free Agent Frenziness, if James knows where …
