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 …
EMPOWERING WOMEN
For Living & Leaving a Powerful Legacy, Friday, Dec. 5, Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex, 3000 NW 199th St., Miami Garden. Call 303-622-8000 ext. 2789. …
Health and Wellness
Beware extremes: Exercise, anger may trigger heart attack
By MARILYNN MARCHONE AP CHIEF MEDICAL WRITER If you’re angry or upset, you might want to simmer down before heading out for an intense run …
You lift me up
By Dr. Pierre B. Bland I can honestly say I have never been so glad to leave one month behind and see the dawn of …
Business
Virginia attorney general announces rescue plan for college
By STEVE SZKOTAK SWEET BRIAR, Va. (AP) _ Prominent alumnae of Sweet Briar College are rejoicing over a mediated settlement to keep the 114-year-old Virginia …
Maine gets $3.6 million for job training programs
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) _ Maine is getting $3.6 million from the federal government for job training programs. Republican Sen. Susan Collins said the U.S. Department …
Fremont County officials consider contribution for airline
RIVERTON, Wyo. (AP) _ Officials in Fremont County have tentatively agreed to contribute money for a new, reliable airline for Riverton Regional Airport. The Riverton …
Education
Officials plan groundbreaking for Evansville medical campus
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) _ Officials are working to finalize details on a downtown Evansville medical school campus, with plans to break ground in the coming …
2 UNC schools to establish physical therapy partnership
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) _ Two schools in the University of North Carolina system are working together on a physical therapy program. Officials from East Carolina …
Land in western Michigan becoming wetlands, education site
HOLLAND, Mich. (AP) _ Officials say 70 acres of unused property in western Michigan will be transformed into wetlands, a butterfly habitat, a farm and …
Sports
Marlins’ Dee Gordon is hitting above .400
By STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer MIAMI — Major league batting leader Dee Gordon goes about his business so quietly his .426 average was news …
49ers DL Justin Smith retires after 14 seasons
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) _ When Justin Smith decided that his body wouldn’t let him perform up to his …
No longer just a dunker, Griffin emerges as playoff star
LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Every NBA fan knows Blake Griffin, resident dunk-monster of Lob City. His one-handed jams have been fodder for highlight reels since …
