How good is ‘Wicked’? It could sweep another million awards
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Health and Wellness
State plans to tighten licensing for drug treatment centers
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) – After federal investigators detailed allegations of abuse at South Florida drug treatment centers, state officials plan to tighten licensing …
FDA OKs first treatment for rare genetic disorder
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first treatment for children and adults with spinal muscular atrophy, a rare genetic …
Business
Medical device makers Zimmer and Biomet say they’ve combined
NEW YORK (AP) _ Orthopedic device makers Zimmer Holdings and Biomet say they’ve completed their $13.35 billion cash-and-stock combination. The company has taken the name …
Feds approve gold mine plan in central Idaho wilderness
By KEITH RIDLER BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The U.S. Forest Service has approved a gold mining company’s plan to reopen a 4-mile road in a …
European deal creates US grocery giant
By MIKE CORDER and JOSEPH PISANI NEW YORK (AP) _ The owner of Stop & Shop and Giant will tie up with the parent company …
Education
Fireworks fund high school activities in at least 2 cities
By BILL CAMPBELL TimesDaily FLORENCE, Ala. (AP) _ Fireworks stands have begun opening in areas that allow such sales around the Shoals. In at least …
North Carolina Senate budget proposes ending driver’s ed. requirement
BY JOHN MORITZ RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) _ The fate of driver education in North Carolina looms uncertain as legislators ironing out the budget weigh whether …
Ivy Tech at risk of losing workforce training money
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ Ivy Tech Community College is facing an Aug. 1 deadline to show progress in student success as state officials weigh whether to …
Sports
Hurricanes’ Caputo promoted to associate head coach
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) _ Miami Hurricanes assistant basketball coach Chris Caputo has been promoted to associate head coach. Coach Jim Larranaga announced the promotion …
Houston star Harden’s unique game hard to stop _ and to like
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) _ Whether he’s stirring the pot after a big shot or flailing his arms to draw contact …
Celtics owner Pagliuca takes over Boston’s 2024 Olympic bid
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) _ The group leading the bid to bring the 2024 Olympics to Boston shook up its management …
