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
Thailand reports first confirmed case of deadly MERS virus
BANGKOK (AP) _ Thailand says it has confirmed its first known case of the deadly MERS virus, a man who arrived from a Middle Eastern …
Feds: new studies back water decisions after chemical spill
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) _ Federal officials say studies reinforce advisement that people could use tap water shortly after a chemical spill in West Virginia last …
Business
Partners HealthCare notifies 3,300 patients of email breach
BOSTON (AP) _ Boston-based nonprofit health care system Partners HealthCare is notifying about 3,300 patients about a security breach. Partners says in November it learned …
Kroger expands in central Indiana to create 3,400-plus jobs
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ Kroger will build 11 new stores and expand or remodel 22 others in a $464.6 million central Indiana expansion that will create …
Young immigrants in Arizona want in-state tuition
By ASTRID GALVAN TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) _ Young immigrants who are protected from deportation under a federal program say they deserve to pay in-state tuition …
Education
Surprise Police arrest teen for fake bomb threats
PHOENIX (AP) _ Surprise Police have arrested a local teen for calling and emailing a fake bomb threat and home invasion in February. Police say …
About 15 percent of third graders fail reading test
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) _ About 15 percent of Oklahoma third graders could be held back after earning unsatisfactory marks on a state-mandated reading test. State …
University of Evansville campus to become smoke-free
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) _ The University of Evansville campus will become smoke-free starting Aug. 1. The Evansville Courier and Press reports (http://bit.ly/1ECb0W1 ) that the …
Sports
Ghana ready for World Cup rematch against US
MIAMI — In its final exhibition before facing the United States in the World Cup, Ghana practiced celebrating. Captain Asamoah Gyan scored a breakaway goal …
Brazil ready to finally get World Cup underway
SAO PAULO — It’s almost time. The day Brazilians have been anxiously waiting for has finally arrived. Brazil plays Croatia on Thursday to get the …
Heat lose big in Game 3, trail Spurs 2-1 in Finals
MIAMI (AP) — Maybe in a video game. Possibly in the pregame layup line. But shoot this way in the NBA Finals, against the two-time …