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
HIV/AIDS awareness urged
PHOTO COURTESY OF BLACK PR WIRE (Black PR Wire) – National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD) is Feb. 7, a day to increase awareness about …
Study cautions heart patients about marijuana use
The paper, published in Monday’s Journal of the American College of Cardiology, is a review of previously published studies. Observational studies used in this review …
Business
Ahold USA joins initiative on farmworker pay
IMMOKALEE, Fla. (AP) _ A major U.S. grocery company has joined an initiative that requires its Florida tomato suppliers to increase farmworker pay and protect …
Altria sells more Marlboros, raises earnings outlook
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Altria’s second-quarter profit climbed, benefiting from selling more cigarettes and raising prices. The Marlboro maker also lifted its 2015 adjusted profit …
China auto sales slump hits industry fortunes
By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) _ General Motors Co.’s $5 billion initiative to create cars for China and other emerging markets comes …
Technology
Roku stands out among streaming sticks
NEW YORK — Google’s much-talked-about $35 Chromecast streaming device is remarkable for its low cost. Its main problem, however: It works with a limited number …
Swipe right for Ms. Right: The rise of dating apps
NEW YORK — So, a lady walks into a bar…Wait, scratch that. A lady takes out her phone. With a left swipe of her finger …
Education
Illinois budget impasse may mean no free ACT tests
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ Nervousness about college entrance tests is acute enough as it is, but questions about whether the state can pay for those …
Wabash College works to retain minority students
CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. (AP) _ A small, male-only liberal arts college in western Indiana is hosting 30 students this summer as part of an effort to …
University of Missouri loses library science accreditation
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) _ University of Missouri officials will appeal a loss of accreditation for the school’s master’s program in library science. The American Library …
Sports
Syracuse assistant Hopkins made head coach designate
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) _ Syracuse men’s basketball assistant Mike Hopkins has been formally given the title of head coach designate to succeed Hall of Famer …
USBWA creates award in honor of late UNC coach Dean Smith
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) _ The United States Basketball Writers Association has created an annual award in honor of late North Carolina Hall of Fame …
NFL Hall of Famer Warren Sapp charged with domestic battery
LAS VEGAS (AP) _ Authorities in Las Vegas have charged NFL Hall of Famer Warren Sapp with biting his girlfriend, throwing her to the ground …
