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
Dr. Oz aids 2 people injured in New Jersey highway crash
WESTAMPTON, N.J. (AP) _ Emergency responders say Dr. Mehmet Oz helped them out by treating two people injured in a weekend car crash on the …
Health department facing projected deficit of $6 million
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) _ The state health department is facing a project deficit of nearly $6 million. The Santa Fe New Mexican reports (http://bit.ly/1RE65gp …
Business
Dimon survives votes on pay, chairmanship
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) _ The CEO of JPMorgan Chase survived a shareholder push Tuesday to strip him of the title of chairman of the board, …
Obama holds unveils new foreclosure plan
WASHINGTON (AP) _ President Barack Obama is aiming mortgage relief at members of the military as well as homeowners with government-insured loans, the administration’s latest …
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 …
Education
New Mexico’s Walker dismissed from team
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The captain of the University of New Mexico women’s basketball team has been dismissed from the team after being arrested and …
HOW TO PICK A COLLEGE? DATA CRUNCHERS HOPE TO HELP
BY ANNE FLAHERTY WASHINGTON (AP) – For many high school seniors, fall means deciding where to apply for college and maybe visiting a guidance counselor. …
Schools respond to community pressure
By MARGARITA SWEETINGSpecial to South Florida TimesMiami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho promised the implementation of what he called “policies, procedures, and practices,” that …