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ACT UP demonstrators shout and carry posters outside the 1992 Republican National Convention.

'Kinder Gentler Indifference': Activists Challenge George H.W. Bush's Record On AIDS

The AIDS epidemic was a full-blown crisis during the presidency of George H.W. Bush. While his rhetoric was softer than that of his predecessor, Ronald Reagan, advocates say his actions fell short.

Currently students of color are underrepresented in medical schools, but their numbers are slowly growing.

A Push For Diversity In Medical School Is Slowly Paying Off

American medical schools have historically been disproportionately white, but they are starting to attract more diverse students. The change may be the result of a diversity policy with teeth.

Vice Mayor and city commissioner Ben Sorensen is working from a homeless encampment to bring light to the issue of homelessness

Fort Lauderdale Vice Mayor On The City's Yearlong Housing Plan For The Homeless

Fort Lauderdale’s vice mayor is a key player in the city’s efforts to help the homeless population by providing them with yearlong housing, job...

Florida Christmas Trees Support Damaged Timber Industry

With Thanksgiving in the past people are now focusing on Christmas season and what better way than to pick out your Christmas tree from one of more than...

"Of all the topics that I paint," Guy Harvey says, "because it sells very well, is the old man and the big marlin." Harvey has been licencing his art for t-shirts since 1986. A portion of the proceeds is dedicated to marine research.

The Sunshine Economy: Commerce And Conservation With Guy Harvey

Guy Harvey’s art is more often worn then hung. His watercolors and pen and ink drawings, of marlins, mako sharks and mahi, are on t-shirts, hats and...

The FDA issued an alert following reports of vitamin D toxicity in dogs (not this one). Several dry dog food brands have been recalled.

Too Much Vitamin D In Dog Food May Have Poisoned Pets, Spurring Recalls And FDA Alert

The FDA says pet owners should watch out for vitamin D toxicity. Recalled brands include Abound, Nutrisca and Natural Life.

Vice President George H.W. Bush accepts the Republican nomination for president in 1988. In that speech, he laid out a promise that he would later break, hurting his chance at re-election and changing his party.

6 Little Words Helped Make George H.W. Bush (A 1-Term) President

"Read my lips" succeeded at countering Bush's image problem. But if it improved his chances of being elected in 1988, it may have ruined his chances of being re-elected in 1992.

School Starts Again For Thousands Of Students Displaced By Camp Fire

Schools for thousands of teens and children displaced by the Camp Fire started up again this week, mostly in temporary locations in Chico, Calif.

According to the Illinois Secretary of State's office, the temple has the same rights as religious organizations when it comes to displays in the statehouse.

Satanic Sculpture Installed At Illinois Statehouse, Just In Time For The Holidays

There's a Nativity scene for Christmas, a menorah for Hanukkah, and something a little different: an arm holding an apple, with a snake coiled around it.

Broward County will review whether it can take legal action against Gov. Rick Scott's decision to replace Brenda Snipes as elections supervisor.

Broward County To Review Gov. Scott's Decision To Replace Brenda Snipes

The Broward County Commission on Tuesday directed the county attorney to review whether Gov. Rick Scott’s recent decision to replace elections...

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