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
The Latest: Mine leak water has likely reached Lake Powell
DURANGO, Colo. (AP) _ The latest in the Colorado mine spill (all times local): 5:25 p.m. Utah officials say that contaminated water from a mine …
Obama administration plans new safety workplace limits
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is proposing new safety rules to limit workplace exposure to beryllium, a type of metal used in aerospace, electronics and …
Business
Jawbone files second lawsuit against rival Fitbit
NEW YORK (AP) _ Fitness tracker maker Jawbone has filed its second lawsuit in two weeks against competitor Fitbit. The complaint filed Wednesday says that …
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS
By The Associated Press AP analysis: More ‘phony numbers’ in reports as stocks rise NEW YORK — Those record profits that companies are reporting may …
FCC takes aim at annoying telemarketing robo calls
By JENNIFER C. KERR Associated Press WASHINGTON — Those automated phone calls during the dinner hour, late at night or to your wireless phone can …
Education
Sikh college student wins battle with Army over hair, turban
By FRANK ELTMAN MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) _ A Sikh college student from New York said Monday he is excited about a federal court decision that …
University backs out of national sexual assault survey
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) _ The University of Colorado has backed out of a national survey intended to gather information about sexual assaults on college campuses. …
Virginia to launch online high school in fall
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) _ The Virginia Department of Education is launching a pilot program in the fall that will allow students to earn a high …
Sports
Lineman Ray overcomes cancer to get tryout with Dolphins
By STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer DAVIE, Fla. (AP) _ As offensive lineman Arthur Ray Jr. walked off the Miami Dolphins practice field Friday, he …
Olympic ski champ Tina Maze takes year off, considers future
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) _ Two-time Olympic champion Tina Maze of Slovenia has announced a one-year break from ski racing before deciding about continuing her career. …
Pollution could delay Olympic rowing regattas
By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) _ The head of rowing’s governing body says races at next year’s Olympics could be …
