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
Florida unit investigating Medicaid fraud gets high marks
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Florida is among one of the nation’s top states in recovering money from health care providers suspected of Medicaid fraud. Data …
Hospitals worry about caring for newly uninsured in GOP plan
By KELLI KENNEDY Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) – When Colorado expanded Medicaid coverage under former President Barack Obama’s health care law, the largest …
Business
Insurer Aetna to buy Humana in $35B deal
By TOM MURPHY Aetna will spend about $35 billion to buy rival Humana and become the latest health insurer bulking up on government business as …
Kansas utility agrees to refund $10M, drop electric rates
By JOHN HANNA TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) _ The largest electric utility in Kansas would refund $10 million to its customers and decrease future rates slightly …
Consider the financial implications of lengthy auto loans
By ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer Kevin Flores has more than six years to pay off the loan on his new Nissan Frontier pickup. That’s …
Education
Indiana teenager wins national fire and rescue competition
MODOC, Ind. (AP) _ An eastern Indiana teenager who’s an aspiring firefighter has won a national contest which tests competitors’ firefighting and rescue skills. Dylan …
Fewer state residents admitted to University of California
By LISA LEFF SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ Fewer California high school students have been offered admission to University of California campuses for the fall, officials …
How Obama reversed course on federal college ratings
WASHINGTON (AP) _ President Barack Obama dearly wanted to get the government in the business of rating colleges and universities based on value and …
Sports
Jacksonville Jaguars announce front-office moves
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) _ The Jacksonville Jaguars have promoted Chris Polian to director of player personnel and Chris Driggers to director of pro personnel. Polian …
Bengals’ Devon Still asks for prayers for sick daughter
By JOE KAY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) _ Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Devon Still is asking for prayers for his daughter, Leah, who’s had …
Warriors’ Kerr expects Thompson to play in Game 1 of finals
By ANTONIO GONZALEZ AP Basketball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) _ Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr is so confident Klay Thompson will be cleared for …
