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
The silent voice of a daughter
Dr. Bessieher412@gmail.com PHOTO COURTESY OF TWITTER Mothers, can you hear the hidden cry for help behind your daughter’s voice? I believe every woman has a …
Science Says: Sex and gender aren’t the same
WASHINGTON (AP) – Anatomy at birth may prompt a check in the “male” or “female” box on the birth certificate — but to doctors and …
Business
University of Michigan opens test “city” for autonomous cars
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Auto Writer ANN ARBOR, Michigan — Automakers and researchers say a new simulated city at the University of Michigan could help …
Chipotle: Still no pork at 40 percent of restaurants
NEW YORK (AP) _ Chipotle says it still doesn’t have carnitas at about 40 percent of its more than 1,800 restaurants, following the suspension of …
AutoNation misses 2Q profit forecasts
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) _ AutoNation Inc. (AN) on Wednesday reported second-quarter net income of $115.1 million. The Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based company said it had …
Education
7 Hawaii schools to offer free meals to all students
HONOLULU (AP) _ The Hawaii State Department of Education will be testing a pilot program at seven public schools that will allow all students to …
Petition seeks to delay schools’ start date due to heat
AMITE, La. (AP) _ A petition calling for the start date for Tangipahoa Parish schools to be delayed due to excessive heat has drawn thousands …
Ranch near Sedona donated to University. of Arizona veterinary school
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) _ A 45-acre ranch near Sedona is going to be part of a veterinary program launching at the University of Arizona in …
Sports
source: Hawks reach buyout agreement with GM Danny Ferry
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) _ The Atlanta Hawks have agreed to a buyout of the final two years of general manager …
Saints see Spiller as perfect for Payton’s playbook
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer METAIRIE, La. (AP) _ New Orleans Saints running back C.J. Spiller spent much of his youth on baseball diamonds, …
Jason Day overcome by vertigo while contending at US Open
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash. (AP) _ Jason Day was overcome by dizziness and collapsed on his final hole at the …
