How good is ‘Wicked’? It could sweep another million awards
“I’ve heard it said. That people come into our lives for a reason …” That poet lyric is from the song “For Good,” arguably the …
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Health and Wellness
Younger party official faces test as Cuba’s next president
Cuba’s Raul Castro Photo Courtesy of Tech 2. Org By ANDREA RODRIGUEZ and MICHAEL WEISSENSTEIN Associated Press SANTA CLARA, Cuba Raul Castro travels in motorcades …
Kansas lawmakers approve mental health program for students
Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons By MITCHELL WILLETTS Associated Press TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) _ Kansas legislators have approved a pilot program to team up schools and …
Business
New Orleans withdraws objections to new jail’s design
NEW ORLEANS (AP) _ In an about-face, Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s administration has backed away from a legal challenge to the design of the 1,438-bed Orleans …
Uber praises new Mexico City rules allowing ride-share apps
MEXICO CITY (AP) _ The Uber ride-sharing app praised Mexico City on Thursday for becoming the first city in Latin America, and the largest in …
EBay sells Enterprise unit, tops profit expectations
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) _ EBay sold its Enterprise business for $925 million and topped Wall Street expectations for its second-quarter earnings as the online …
Education
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 …
University students learn small-scale farming practices
By TYLER SILVY The Greeley Tribune GREELEY, Colo. (AP) _ “It,” for Leslie Trejo and a handful of University of Northern Colorado undergraduates, …
Sports
European Games ceremony cost over $95M, minister says
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) _ Azerbaijan’s lavish European Games opening ceremony featuring Lady Gaga cost over $95 million, the country’s sports minister said Saturday. Organizers also …
Draft prospect Rashad Vaughn returns to Minn. for 2 workouts
By JON KRAWCZYNSKI AP Basketball Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) _ Rashad Vaughn has been crisscrossing the country over the last month, joining dozens of NBA draft …
Ex-Giants RB David Wilson makes pro debut in triple jump
By RACHEL COHEN AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ David Wilson knew he looked like a football player lined up alongside the rest of …
