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
Health officials report sharp rise in heroin use in Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) _ Health officials say the state is seeing an increase in heroin-related deaths as use of the drug expands among Alaskans. The …
Plague kills eastern Utah prairie dog colony
VERNAL, Utah (AP) _ Wildlife and health officials say an outbreak of bubonic plague has killed dozens of prairie dogs in a colony in eastern …
Business
‘Sunshine State’ or not, Florida badly behind on solar power
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) _ Residents of the Sunshine State are finding that harnessing Florida’s abundant solar power is no simple task. With its bounty of …
Shoppers could soon have difficulty finding meat’s origin
By MARY CLARE JALONICK WASHINGTON (AP) _ Shoppers could soon have a harder time finding out where some of their red meat comes from. The …
Oklahoma House passes bill to finish American Indian Museum
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) _ The Oklahoma House has passed legislation to complete the unfinished American Indian Cultural Center and Museum and turn it over to …
Education
Notre Dame wants more apartments for graduate students
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) _ The University of Notre Dame plans to add more apartments for graduate students. The South Bend Tribune reports (http://bit.ly/1FcW7J7 ) …
Few Oregon community college students finish, audit shows
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ Only 24 percent of Oregon community college students reviewed in a state audit received an associate’s degree or certificate within seven …
Natalie Portman urges Harvard grads to take chances
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) _ Actress Natalie Portman has advised graduating Harvard seniors to use their inexperience to their advantage. The Academy Award-winning actress, speaking at …
Sports
Brian Bell’s football scholarship rescinded
By Alexis Gary Florida State University has rescinded the athletic scholarship of football recruit, Brian Bell, who may have been involved in the death of …
A new playoff format for the NBA might add excitement
By TIM REYNOLDS MIAMI — The Brooklyn Nets are on pace to finish 34-48 this season. The Brooklyn Nets are also on pace to make the …
Love to return as Ryder Cup captain
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer LOS ANGELES — Davis Love III is getting another chance as captain of the U.S. Ryder Cup team. Two …
