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
Blue Bell gets approval to resume Alabama plant production
BRENHAM, Texas (AP) _ Blue Bell can resume production and sale of ice cream manufactured at its Alabama plant, the Alabama Department of Public Health …
Hepatitis, meningitis vaccines needed for Indiana students
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ Indiana health officials want to remind residents that their children must be up-to-date on their immunizations as the school year begins. Indiana …
Business
Appeals court rules for Allegiant Air in dispute with pilots
LAS VEGAS (AP) _ A federal appeals court says Allegiant Air had the right to make changes in work rules for its pilots. It’s the …
McCarthy’s ‘Spy’ tops with $30 million; ‘Entourage’ lags
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ Melissa McCarthy left the guys of “Entourage” in the dust, landing her first No. 1 …
Downtown Dallas building to become hotel, residences
DALLAS (AP) _ A former downtown Dallas warehouse near City Hall is expected to be transformed over the next year and a half from an …
Education
School officials investigate teacher’s ‘fat shaming’ lesson
CENTEREACH, N.Y. (AP) _ Officials at a Long Island high school are investigating a teacher who used a class lesson to make fun of girls …
Mexican Consulate provides $40,000 to UAMS for screenings
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) _ The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health has received $40,000 from the Mexican …
Parents of NAACP leader say she lied about her race
By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS Associated Press SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) _ Rachel Dolezal leads the Spokane chapter of the NAACP, teaches African studies to college students …
Sports
Utah Jazz hold first predraft workouts of summer
By KAREEM COPELAND AP Sports Writer SALT LAKE CITY (AP) _ The Utah Jazz held their first predraft workout of the offseason Wednesday, hosting six …
Howard happy in Houston and focused on getting a ring
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) _ Dwight Howard knows he’s a polarizing figure. He’s finally learned to be OK with that. The …
Eastern Conference Semifinals: LeBron and the Cavs take on raging Bulls
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — LeBron James embraces challenges, big or small, personal or professional. They drive him, push him, make …
