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
Air Force finds contamination in Moose Creek wells
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) _ An Air Force base about 25 miles southeast of Fairbanks has found contaminated groundwater in wells near Moose Creek. The Fairbanks …
Forecasters warning of potential for heat-related illnesses
ATLANTA (AP) _ Forecasters are offering Georgians tips to stay safe as high temperatures in the region could lead to heat-related illnesses. The National Weather …
Business
Apple’s Mac is selling strong, iPad not so much
By BRANDON BAILEY AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ Apple’s iPhone was again the company’s star in the first three months of the year. …
Nissan gives $500,000 to Mississippi history museums
CANTON, Miss. (AP) _ Nissan Motor Co. is donating $500,000 to help fund exhibits and a dining area at two Mississippi history museums being built …
Tuition freeze’s fate uncertain at Capitol this year
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ Students at Minnesota’s public colleges may have to brace for a tuition bump. Tuition freezes at the state’s two postsecondary …
Education
Teacher fired over students’ notes to sick prison inmate
ORANGE, N.J. (AP) _ A New Jersey school district has fired a teacher whose third-grade class wrote get-well letters to a sick prison inmate convicted …
University of Vermont trustees considering tuition increase
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) _ The University of Vermont Board of Trustees plans to discuss a proposed 3.4 percent tuition increase for the 2016 academic year …
Kansas officials to urge schools to teach financial literacy
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) _ Kansas legislators and State Board of Education members are launching a campaign to encourage public schools to teach students financial literacy. …
Sports
Heat wins 2nd game with late spurt, series in Miami
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana thought it had taken control Tuesday night. LeBron James and Dwyane Wade stole it right back. The four-time MVP and perennial …
Sterling accused of harming NBA
NEW YORK — The NBA charged Donald Sterling on Monday with damaging the league and its teams with his racist comments, setting up a June …
Ex-NAACP head says Donald Sterling distraught
LOS ANGELES (AP) – The former president of the Los Angeles chapter of the NAACP said Monday that Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling was …