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
Indiana closes investigation into Planned Parenthood
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The Indiana Department of Health has closed its investigation into Planned Parenthood facilities that perform abortions in the state, notifying the three …
How to find healthy eats at Florida theme parks, zoos
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ Don’t stress if you’re trying to eat healthy while on summer vacation. Florida health officials are highlighting some guilt-free options for …
Business
Seaquarium trainers won’t perform in water with killer whale
MIAMI (AP) _ The Miami Seaquarium has announced that trainers will no longer perform in the water with Lolita the killer while. Seaquarium officials said …
House committee proposes $150M for roads, $70M for Volvo
By SEANNA ADCOX COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The House’s budget-writing committee advanced Monday plans to put $150 million of additional revenue toward fixing existing roads …
Connecticut bill attempts to tackle high winter power costs
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ A bill that attempts to reduce high electricity bills that many New England consumers pay each winter is moving to the …
Education
Harper Lee misses induction into Ala. Writers Hall of Fame
By JAY REEVES TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) _ “To Kill a Mockingbird” author Harper Lee missed her induction as an inaugural member of the Alabama Writers …
Virginia Tech returns funds to National Science Foundation
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) _ Authorities say Virginia Tech has repaid more than $64,000 in federal grant money to the National Science Foundation following an audit …
Ohio State to rethink neurology program as doctors depart
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) _ Ohio State University is reevaluating the financial position of its neurology department amid a rash of doctor departures. The Columbus Dispatch …
Sports
Sao Paulo confirmed as football host in 2016 Olympics
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) _ Olympic organizers have confirmed Sao Paulo as one of the host cities of the football …
NFL draft back in ‘City of Big Shoulder Pads’ for 7th time
By JIM LITKE AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) _ The NFL draft is back in the City of Big Shoulder Pads for a seventh time, …
Rockets fire social media manager after distasteful tweet
HOUSTON (AP) _ The Houston Rockets have fired their social media manager after he posted a tweet with an emoji of a gun pointed at …
