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
For the man who has everything
DR. PIERRE BLAND As an appointment was ending with the usual reinforcement of the treatment plan and small talk, my client asked, “So what do …
Officials: South Beach halts Zika’s spread, but risks remain
By JENNIFER KAY Associated Press MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) – Florida declared its crisis with local transmission of Zika over for the season Friday in …
Business
Governor signs California budget with anti-poverty efforts
By JUDY LIN SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) _ Gov. Jerry Brown signed a spending plan Wednesday that uses California’s growing surplus to fund new initiatives aimed …
US sees progress on currency, cyberspace issues with China
By MATTHEW PENNINGTON WASHINGTON (AP) _ The United States claimed progress Wednesday with China on currency issues and toward negotiating a code of conduct for …
Alibaba investing in ‘Mission: Impossible _ Rogue Nation’
BEIJING (AP) _ The film arm of e-commerce giant Alibaba Group said Wednesday it will invest in the next “Mission: Impossible” movie in its first …
Education
Memorial scholarship created at Arkansas State University
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) _ The family, friends and colleagues of a former Arkansas State University journalism instructor have endowed a memorial scholarship in her honor …
OHSU meets Nike co-founder’s cancer research challenge
By STEVEN DUBOIS PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ Oregon Health & Science University officials said Thursday they have met the $500 million fundraising challenge issued by …
Student files lawsuit over SAT error
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) _ A New York high school student has filed a lawsuit after a printing error forced parts of the June 6 SAT …
Sports
Isiah Thomas doesn’t reject idea of eventual return to NBA
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) _ Isiah Thomas said he hasn’t spoken with New York Knicks President Phil Jackson since joining …
Coastal Georgia wins 2nd straight NAIA golf title
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) _ Hunter Cornelius shot a 4-under 68 on Friday to lead Coastal Georgia to its second straight NAIA golf title, and …
Scandrick signs 1-year extension with Cowboys through 2019
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer IRVING, Texas (AP) _ Cornerback Orlando Scandrick has the raise he sought by skipping the first two weeks of …
