South Florida security officers: On the front lines, left behind
During the holiday season, while many of us gather with family to celebrate, we must not forget the sacrifices of South Florida’s county contracted security …
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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
FDA weighs approval of first-in-class cholesterol drug
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) _ Federal health regulators said Friday that a highly-anticipated, experimental drug from Sanofi lowers bad cholesterol more …
Recall affects 49,000 pounds of pork sausage products
HOLLAND, Mich. (AP) _ A Michigan-based business is recalling about 49,000 pounds of pork sausage products shipped to institutions nationwide that may be contaminated with …
Business
United Way to fund training for after-school programs
OMAHA, Neb. — The United Way will provide extra training for employees who work with students in Omaha after-school programs. The Omaha World-Herald (http://bit.ly/1KVACWc ) reports that …
Spain: Board of bank taken over by regulator asks to resign
MADRID — The board of a Spanish bank catering to rich clients has asked permission from the country’s central bank to resign after its Andorran owner …
Man pleads guilty to laundering NY-Florida pot ring’s money
ALBANY, N.Y. — Federal prosecutors say a 43-year-old upstate man has pleaded guilty to laundering money for a marijuana distribution ring that operated in New York …
Education
Students accidently shot in university gun safety class
OREM, Utah (AP) _ Officials say two students were injured in an accidental shooting just before their gun safety class began at Utah Valley University. …
Judge: Dreamers can get in-state tuition in Arizona
By BOB CHRISTIE PHOENIX (AP) _ Young immigrants granted deferred deportation status by the Obama administration are eligible for in-state college tuition, a Maricopa County …
GOP bill would require civics test to graduate high school
By TODD RICHMOND MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ Wisconsin students would have to pass the civics portion of the U.S. citizenship test to graduate from high …
Sports
Heat celebrate NBA title victory with street parade
MIAMI — When LeBron James and Chris Bosh came to Miami and joined Dwyane Wade two years ago, they promised a championship celebration.
Heat overcome Rondo’s record 44 points to win Game 2
The Associated Press MIAMI – Rajon Rondo posted a stat line never before seen in NBA playoff history. He was on the court for every …
Hurricanes say there’s no ACC exit plan
AP Sports Writer CORAL GABLES — The Miami Hurricanes are reaffirming their commitment to the Atlantic Coast Conference, debunking speculation that they may be considering …