Domestic violence bill heightens victims’ court protection in Florida
By David L. Snelling Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – A proposed bill which grants domestic violence victims court protection after one incident was filed for the …
The East Wing of the White House is gone. Here’s a look at some history made there
The East Wing entrance of the White House decorated for the holiday season, November 26, 2018.PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIEPDIA Washington (AP) — Betty Ford reportedly …
Health and Wellness
Indiana asks public for ideas on allowing safe bird shows
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ Indiana is asking the public for ideas on how bird shows might go on despite a statewide bird show ban imposed in …
Pittsburgh medical center’s lung transplant program on probation with organ group
PITTSBURGH (AP) _ The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s lung transplant program has been put on probation by the United Network for Organ Sharing, a …
Business
China bans private drivers
By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING — China has banned drivers of private cars from offering services through ride-hailing apps, throwing up a new …
IRS cuts taxpayer services as filing returns gets harder
By STEPHEN OHLEMACHER WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS is cutting taxpayer services to historically low levels just as President Barack Obama’s health law will make …
Lululemon boosts outlook after strong holiday season
NEW YORK — Lululemon, the seller of yoga gear, boosted its fourth-quarter outlook Monday following strong demand during holiday shopping season. The company’s shares rose more …
Education
Storied NYC college awaits results of attorney general probe
By KAREN MATTHEWS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) _ First came a hotly-debated decision by Cooper Union to start charging its students after being tuition-free …
SC State uses $3M federal grant to reopen Elloree camp
ELLOREE, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina State University is using a $3 million federal grant to reopen its camp in Elloree. The Times and Democrat …
House approves transgender student bathroom restrictions
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ The Minnesota House wants to restrict transgender students’ access to school locker rooms and bathrooms. Minority Democrats objected fiercely to …
Sports
Tiger to play first tourney Down Under since 1998
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Tiger Woods will play at the Australian Masters in November, his first tournament appearance Down Under since 1998. Victoria state premier …
City approves Marlins stadium
MIAMI – With City Commissioner Michelle Spence-Jones casting the deciding vote, Miami commissioners on Thursday approved a deal authorizing construction of a new Marlins stadium, …
Miami city commissioners approve Marlins deal
Miami City Commissioners on Thursday approved construction of a new Marlins stadium in a 3-2 vote, according to news reports.