Hurricane Gustav Downgraded to Tropical Depression
Images of the calamity of Hurricane Katrina replayed in the minds of the public as Hurricane Gustav made its way through the Gulf Coast over...
Author : Renita Burns
Meet Sarah Palin
Alaska governor becomes McCain’s No. 2 Born in Sandpoint, Idaho, Sarah Palin moved to Alaska with her family in 1964 when her parents relocated to...
What Democrats Can Learn from Republicans
OK, so I’m almost certain I’m one of maybe a dozen journalists in the United States who are not at the Democratic National Convention. My...
Meet Joe Biden
From presidential hopeful to Obama’s vice president pick Sen. Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania on Nov. 20, 1942, to Joseph Biden...
AT&T Loses Racial Discrimination Lawsuit
A Dallas jury ruled AT&T Corp. racially discriminated against a worker and ordered the telecommunications giant to pay damages in the lawsuit....
Cutting Edge: Utilities and Energy
Its old news that’s still putting a hurting on your wallet: soaring energy and utility costs. Don’t expect these costs to dampen anytime soon. Nationally,...
Navigating Financial Aid
Navigating the financial aid process can be just as daunting and perplexing as choosing a college. But a school’s high price tag shouldn’t keep you...
The Cutting Edge: Back to School
As you head back to school here a few additional resources to help you be frugal:...
Sean Combs Receives Reginald F. Lewis Award
Business mogul and entrepreneur, Sean “P. Diddy†Combs was honored with the inaugural Reginald F. Lewis Award July 6. The award presentation was part of...
Cutting Edge: BBQ Bargains
As the Fourth of July approaches, surging gas prices and soaring food costs have many of us clutching our wallets. The U.S. Department of Agriculture...