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
Hillary Clinton slams Bush on immigration, women’s health
By NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press DENVER (AP) _ Hillary Clinton is slamming Jeb Bush and other Republicans over immigration and women’s health. The Democratic presidential …
Medical data hack could include Indiana University employees
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) _ The personal information of Indiana University employees on school-sponsored health plans may have been among those leaked in a hack of …
Business
La-Z-Boy marks opening of global headquarters in Michigan
MONROE, Mich. (AP) _ Furniture maker La-Z-Boy Inc. has opened its new global headquarters in southeastern Michigan. The Monroe-based company marked the opening Friday of …
Virginia shipbuilder gets $4.3 billion more for Navy contract
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) _ Newport News Shipbuilding has been awarded a nearly $4.3 billion contract by the Navy to ramp up its work on …
Feds say Texas should repay $133M for dental bills
HOUSTON (AP) _ A federal audit says Texas should repay at least $133 million in Medicaid funding misspent on unnecessary dental and orthodontic procedures. The …
Education
University of Minnesota approves new research ethics plan
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) _ The Board of Regents at the University of Minnesota endorsed a new research ethics plan Friday that’s designed to guard against conflicts …
CWS fans encouraged to text stadium staff if they need help
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) _ Fans at the College World Series are encouraged to text guest services staff at TD Ameritrade Park if they encounter problems …
Stanford University president to step down after 15 years
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) _ The president of Stanford University is stepping down after 15 years at the helm of the campus. The San Jose Mercury …
Sports
IOC chief: Small nations like New Zealand could host games
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) _ International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach says there’s no reason a small nation such as New Zealand shouldn’t aspire to …
Spurs facing most uncertain future ever under Popovich
By RAUL DOMINGUEZ SAN ANTONIO (AP) _ The San Antonio Spurs are facing their most uncertain future ever under longtime coach Gregg Popovich. The team …
LeBron lifts media blackout to call Chris Paul
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) _ LeBron James lifted his personal media boycott during the playoffs to phone a friend. Cleveland’s …
