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
Cancer patients ride in style
By CAPI LYNN Statesman Journal SALEM, Ore. (AP) – As Steve Gotchall approaches the passenger side of the silver sedan, the door handle automatically pops …
House to vote on bill aimed at speeding approval of drugs
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – The House plans to vote Wednesday on a $6.3 billion bill aimed at speeding federal approval of drugs and medical …
Business
Flag manufacturer stops production of Confederate flag
ROSELAND, N.J. (AP) _ The nation’s oldest and largest flag manufacturer has decided to stop making and selling the Confederate flag. Annin Flagmakers announced its …
Colorado tourism numbers sets record in 2015
DENVER (AP) _ A record 71.3 million visitors spent $18.6 billion in Colorado in 2014, setting a record for the state’s tourism industry. The Denver …
Ikea raises minimum wage for US workers 2nd year in a row
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ Ikea’s U.S division is raising the minimum wage for the second year in a row …
Education
Test score results show gains in all high school subjects
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) _ Results from the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program show students made significant gains in all high school subjects and in the majority …
Southern Miss public health program receives accreditation
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) _ The Department of Public Health at The University of Southern Mississippi has been granted continued accreditation by the Council on Education …
11 percent of UM students report unwanted sexual behavior
By DAVID N. GOODMAN DETROIT (AP) _ About 11 percent of University of Michigan students say they experienced some form of sexual behavior without their …
Sports
A’s announce Ron Washington hired as coach
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) _ The Oakland Athletics have announced that Ron Washington is rejoining the team as a major league coach after working nearly …
Curry, James unanimous selections to All-NBA first team
NEW YORK (AP) _ Golden State’s Stephen Curry, the league MVP, and LeBron James are the only unanimous selections to the All-NBA first team. New …
NFL suspends Bills defensive tackle Dareus for 1 game
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) _ Bills star defensive tackle Marcell Dareus will not play in Buffalo’s season opener after …
