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
Don’t delay: Study confirms early treatment is best for HIV
By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer WASHINGTON (AP) _ A major international study says don’t delay in seeking HIV treatment: Starting medication soon after diagnosis …
New tests to reveal Chicago beach water quality within hours
CHICAGO (AP) _ Chicago officials say they’ll now know within hours whether water is safe for swimming at several city beaches. It usually takes a …
Business
Decline of Maine’s paper mills hurts middle class
By PATRICK WHITTLE BUCKSPORT, Maine (AP) — The road to the middle class in Maine might not be paved with paper any longer. The accelerating decline …
Nigeria parliament: Shell should pay $3.6 billion
WARRI, Nigeria (AP) — A parliament committee in Nigeria says that Shell should pay $3.6 billion in fines as punishment for a 2011 oil spill. The …
NY sales tax exemption on some clothes shoes
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York tax officials are reminding shoppers and merchants that purchases of clothing and footwear for less than $110 are exempt from …
Education
House panel approves bill giving veterans in-state tuition
By SUSANNE M. SCHAFER Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Members of the House Education Committee gave unanimous approval Wednesday to a measure giving military …
All involved in FAMU hazing case were willing
By KYLE HIGHTOWER ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) _ The prosecutor in the case of three former band members charged with manslaughter in the hazing death of …
New $17.1M building for South Louisiana Community College
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) _ South Louisiana Community College in Lafayette is making room for more students with construction of a $17.1 million health and sciences …