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
5 Top Tips for Heart Health Month
StatePoint Heart disease and stroke cause one in three deaths among women each year, killing approximately one woman every 80 seconds. While there are many …
Iranian baby will be allowed into US for life-saving surgery
By VERENA DOBNIK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) – New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday that an Iranian infant banned from entering the United …
Business
‘Terminator,’ ‘Magic Mike’ fizzle at July 4th box office
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ July 4th went off like a dud at the box office. Anticipated new releases “Magic …
Officials to begin lifting evacuation after train derailment
By STEVE MEGARGEE and JOHNNY CLARK MARYVILLE, Tenn. (AP) _ Preparations began Friday to allow thousands of eastern Tennessee residents to return to their homes …
Haiti president, business leaders open new container port
By EVENS SANON and DAVID McFADDEN PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) _ Haitian President Michel Martelly, business leaders and civic boosters inaugurated an $80 million container port …
Education
Lafayette considering common grading system for high schools
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) _ Lafayette Parish School System educators are working out a common grading system for high schools as part of a review of …
Ohio’s Central State covers Cosby name on sign
WILBERFORCE, Ohio (AP) _ An historically black college in southwest Ohio says it has covered up Bill Cosby’s name on a campus sign in front …
Little people group targeting ‘midget’ mascots across US
By ALAN SCHER ZAGIER FREEBURG, Ill. (AP) _ As with many small towns, the biggest source of bragging rights in this agrarian outpost in southern …
Sports
Bills McCoy says he’s done talking about ex-coach Chip Kelly
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) _ Buffalo Bills running LeSean McCoy is done talking about Chip Kelly, and sees no …
LeBron a favorite in Vegas even if Cavaliers are not
By TIM DAHLBERG AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) _ LeBron James will do more than just make a lot of people in Cleveland happy …
Still no word from Hardy in Dallas, but teammates impressed
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer IRVING, Texas (AP) _ Greg Hardy missed practice Wednesday because he was ill, so the latest chance for the …
