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
Court declines to overturn government’s use of tobacco funds
By MARK SCOLFORO HARRISBURG (AP) _ Pennsylvania’s highest court ruled Friday that a lawsuit over the use of tobacco settlement money to balance the state …
Helena officials want clean air acknowledged
HELENA, Mont. (AP) _ Health officials are joining a push for the Environmental Protection Agency to acknowledge East Helena meets air quality standards for sulfur …
Business
US testing of lithium batteries alarms aviation officials
By JOAN LOWY WASHINGTON (AP) _ International aviation officials are trying to quickly come up with safer packaging for cargo shipments of lithium-ion batteries on …
Comcast must show what’s next after collapse of deal
By TALI ARBEL AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ Comcast, which reports financial results on Monday, faces some tough questions about what’s next for …
Puerto Rico in economic limbo as legislators reject tax plan
By DANICA COTO SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) _ Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla pledged Thursday to negotiate with legislators after they voted down an overhaul …
Education
Educator relates stories from Army service to daily lessons
By STACEY BECKER Telegraph Herald GARNAVILLO, Iowa (AP) _ A large American flag hangs in Brian Lawrence’s Clayton Ridge Middle School classroom. Lawrence, a science …
Students give boost needed for new education program
By LORI POTTER Kearney Hub KEARNEY, Neb. (AP) _ When participants in the Youth Engaged in Leading Phelps program were challenged to identify and pursue …
Student wins $62,900 literary prize
By KASEY JONES BALTIMORE (AP) _ A senior at Washington College has been awarded a $62,900 literary prize. Alexander Vidiani, who grew up in Hunt …
Sports
LeBron now free agent, could remain with Heat
MIAMI — LeBron James is heading back to free agency. James has told the Miami Heat that he is opting out of the final two …
U.S. to play Germany in next round
PORTO SEGURO, Brazil — There won’t be friendly phone calls, there won’t be any dirty deals. That’s the promise from both sides ahead of Germany’s …
County honors for top MDC baseball, academic teams
MIAMI — Fresh off their win at the National AAPA Challenge Bowl, Miami-Dade physician assistant program champions will once again be recognized for their academic …