‘Bird’
WAIT FOR IT: Coming-of-age story gets it right. PHOTO COURTESY OF TIFF She’s got a thing for birds. They’re like the guardian angels she needs …
‘Hard Truths’
AN UNFORGETTABLE WRETCH: In a brilliant character-driven story that gives Marianne Jean-Baptiste room to create an Oscar-caliber portrayal. PHOTO COURTESY OF SIMON MEIN / THIN …
Health and Wellness
No chicken fingers here: Eatery has gourmet menu for kids
By RACHEL NANIA WTOP-FM CLIFTON, Va. (AP) _ On the second floor dining room of Trummer’s on Main in historic Clifton, Va., executive chef Austin …
Norovirus outbreak at Lane County senior facilities
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) _ Five senior living facilities in the Eugene area have reported outbreaks of norovirus in recent weeks. Lane County health officials tell …
Business
4 Hobbies That Could Downgrade Your Credit Score
If you’re not careful, your favorite diversion could hurt your credit score. Below are four popular pastimes that could put your score in jeopardy if you …
Grant will bolster child abuse prevention effort
TALLAHASSE, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s child welfare agency has received a $200,000 grant to bolster child abuse prevention programs. The Department of Children and Families …
First black CEO at J.C. Penney’s
NEW YORK — Marvin Ellison the newly taped CEO of J.C. Penney’s is the first black to receive the top job in the company’s 112-year …
Education
Florida could revamp high school sports
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ High school sports in Florida could be totally revamped under a sweeping bill passed by the Florida House. The House voted …
10 Things to Know About the New HiSET High School Equivalency Test
(NewsUSA) – Twelve U.S. states now recognize Educational Testing Service’s (ETS) HiSET to earn your high school equivalency certificate. This list is to help you …
House panel approves bill giving veterans in-state tuition
By SUSANNE M. SCHAFER Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Members of the House Education Committee gave unanimous approval Wednesday to a measure giving military …