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
Ebola is found in doctor’s eye months after virus left blood
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer For the first time, Ebola has been discovered inside the eyes of a patient months after the virus …
Wearable fitness tracker maker Fitbit files for $100M IPO
NEW YORK (AP) _ Fitbit, the maker of a popular line of wearable fitness-tracking devices, on Thursday filed for an initial public offering worth up …
Business
Take that back! Returns are big for the holidays
NEW YORK (AP) — Ah, the warm feelings of the holidays: Comfort and joy. Good cheer. And buyer's remorse. People who rushed to snag discounts …
Census figures show recession taking big toll on young adults
WASHINGTON (AP) — Young adults are the recession's lost generation. In record numbers, they're struggling to find work, shunning long-distance moves to live with mom …
Fla. passes up over $100 million in federal grants
MIAMI (AP) _ Gov. Rick Scott and the Republican-led Legislature have rejected or declined to pursue more than $106 million in federal grant money and …
Education
Police: Utah teen planned to open fire at school
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A teenager caught with a loaded gun at his northern Utah high school planned to shoot a former …
Michael Moore, U-Virginia president speak at MSU
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Documentary filmmaker Michael Moore and University of Virginia President Teresa Sullivan are speaking at Michigan State University’s December commencement ceremonies. Michigan …
Jameis Winston student misconduct hearing underway
By GARY FINEOUT and KAREEM COPELAND TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The student code of conduct hearing involving Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston began Tuesday, approximately two years …