HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — President Donald Trump says National Football League owners should fire players who kneel during the national anthem. And he’s encouraging spectators to walk out in protest. President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally in support of Sen. Luther Strange, Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, in Huntsville, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) In […]
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Apple Unveils iPhone 7 with Better Camera, No Headphone Jack
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple’s latest iPhone may be more notable for what’s missing from previous models than what’s being added. The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus unveiled Wednesday won’t have an analog headphone jack — a longtime staple in just about every consumer electronics device that can play audio. In doing so, Apple is […]
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Kwanzaa No Longer Exclusive to Blacks
The days between Dec. 26 and Jan. 1 mark an honored holiday celebrated within the African-American community. This seven-day event, known as Kwanzaa, commemorates the culture and community of Black people. Kwanzaa was created by author and political activist Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966. Dr. Karenga sought “to reaffirm the communitarian vision and values of […]
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New Rules for Federal Student Aid
A new set of rules that will strengthen federal student aid programs at for-profit, non-profit, and public institutions is being met with approval by student and education advocates, though some question the rules’ necessity. Announced by the White House on Oct. 28, the broad new regulations came after an 18-month negotiation process with the higher […]
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Area Students Get Rare Glimpse at Life Undersea
The National Association of Black Scuba Divers (NABS) and NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries joined forces to present “Aquarius 2010: If Reefs Could Talk,” a program designed to educate students on their connection to the ocean. On Oct. 12, Bancroft Elementary School students participated in this program that allowed them to travel deep into […]