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Obama proposes publicly funded community colleges for all

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — President Barack Obama on Friday proposed to bring the cost of two years of community college “down to zero” for all…

Ohio dress shop linked to Ebola scare turns down city help

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Operators closing an Ohio bridal shop linked to an Ebola survivor say they appreciate Akron officials trying to help relocate or…

Selma civil rights march still vivid for US Rep John Lewis

ATLANTA (AP) — Forty-nine years after John Lewis and fellow marchers tried to cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, the memories of “Bloody…

Elected Black Republicans not expected to be a plus for the community

WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Black Republicans made history during the midterm elections in November by winning in Texas, South Carolina and Utah, but political analysts wonder…

Obama looks past GOP in promoting his 2015 agenda

HONOLULU (AP) — President Barack Obama plans new steps to help more Americans buy a home and attend college, part of a 2015 agenda he…

5 voting suppression tactics used before elections

WASHINGTON (AP) — Voter turnout is key in many races around the country, and so voter suppression tactics from people who think their candidate might…

Party leaders clash over Obama as election nears

WASHINGTON (AP) — He is not on the ballot, but President Barack Obama was the focus in a final-weekend clash between candidates and party leaders,…

Sharpton calls for federal prosecution in Ferguson

ST. LOUIS (AP) — With a grand jury decision and a local election looming, the Rev. Al Sharpton returned to St. Louis on Friday to…

Wolf holds on to lead despite Corbett’s final push

The final two weeks of the Pennsylvania governor’s race have had all the appearances of a high-profile, competitive contest. The polls thus far would suggest…

Schools fret over Ferguson grand jury announcement

ST. LOUIS (AP) — School officials concerned about students being waylaid by protests are asking the St. Louis County prosecutor to wait until classes are…

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