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Starbucks: Prices for some drinks to go up by 5 to 20 cents
NEW YORK (AP) _ Starbucks says it’s hiking prices again starting Tuesday, with the increases ranging from 5 to 20 cents for most affected drinks. …
Arizona prison to relocate more than 350 additional inmates
KINGMAN, Ariz. (AP) _ Arizona Department of Corrections officials were relocating more than 350 inmates Sunday following a disturbance at a privately run prison in …
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Study: Skin patch could help kids with peanut allergies
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – A wearable skin patch may help children who are allergic to peanuts by delivering small doses of peanut protein, according …
Pediatricians: Babies should sleep in same room as parents
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO – The American Academy of Pediatrics is calling for infants to be kept in their parents’ bedroom at night for six …
Obama to urge young adults to sign up for health care
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) _ President Barack Obama wants to encourage people to sign up for health care coverage under the Affordable …
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Parents with kids in private schools want education grants
RENO, Nev. (AP) _ Nevada parents with children already attending private school are demanding to be part of a new state program that will pay …
Mississippi colleges get money for academic enrichment
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) _ Eight Mississippi colleges and universities will share in $2.25 million to provide better academic opportunities for students and to improve retention …
New checklist aims to help parents engage with schools
By GLYNN A. HILL Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) _ Seeking to engage parents more in their children’s education, the Obama administration on Friday released a …
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Cavs fans must wait again for next year after finals loss
By MARK GILLISPIE CLEVELAND (AP) _ Frustration and disappointment could be heard in the murmurs and shouts from Cleveland Cavaliers fans who watched the decisive …
Massachusetts university paid $170,000 for Tom Brady speech
BOSTON (AP) _ Salem State University says no public funds were used to pay Tom Brady’s $170,000 fee for a speech at the school last …
Kalamazoo agrees to sell Eastern Hills Golf Course for $2.2M
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) _ The Kalamazoo City Commission has agreed to sell Eastern Hills Golf Course for $2.2 million to a buyer with plans to …
