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
Director: 25K people under threat of Medicaid cutoff
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) _ Arkansas officials say around 25,000 Medicaid recipients have been notified that their coverage is set to end later this month, …
West Nile virus detected in mosquito for 1st time this year
BOSTON (AP) _ Public health officials say West Nile virus has been detected in a mosquito in Massachusetts for the first time this year. The …
Business
PayPal’s new chief promises new services for a mobile world
By BRANDON BAILEY AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ As PayPal prepares to split from its corporate parent, its new chief executive is promising …
Boston expands lawsuit against state gambling commission
BOSTON (AP) _ Mayor Marty Walsh wants a state judge to bar gambling regulators from taking part in future actions regarding the Boston-area casino license. …
CVS to spend $10.4 B in cash on drug distributor Omnicare
By TOM MURPHY AP Business Writer CVS Health will spend more than $10 billion to buy pharmacy services provider Omnicare and tap a growing target …
Education
Kansas school district officials announce layoffs, pay cuts
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) _ Years of low state funding, rising costs and the loss this year of $2 million in state money prompted an …
Texas lawmakers reach deal allowing guns on campus
By JIM VERTUNO and EVA RUTH MORAVEC AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ Texas surged toward allowing concealed handguns in public college classrooms, dorms and buildings with …
Panel votes to cut University of Wisconsin $250 million
By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The Legislature’s budget-writing committee voted Friday to cut the University of Wisconsin’s budget by $250 million …
Sports
‘Hands down’ the best? White out to show he’s top receiver
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Kevin White wanted to show NFL scouts that he’s more than just a fast wide receiver, setting out to showcase his ability to …
Opa-Locka track stars on the run
OPA-LOCKA — The preseason track team workout was long and challenging for the young atheletes ages four to 11. While the period seemed never to …
Miami Heat Statement on Chris Bosh
MIAMI, FL — The Miami HEAT, Thoracic Surgeon Dr. John DeRosimo and team Cardiologist Dr. Ed Neff released the following statement on the health of …
