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
Dearborn considers whether to ban smoking in public parks
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) _ The city of Dearborn is considering whether to ban smoking in all of its public parks because of health concerns. The …
‘Stunning’ number of extreme drug doses by doc, expert says
By ED WHITE DETROIT (AP) _ Patients of a Detroit-area doctor received “stunning” doses of a powerful, expensive drug, exposing them to life-threatening infections, an …
Business
Fund formed to aid Baltimore businesses hurt by riots
BALTIMORE (AP) _ Baltimore’s economic development arm is seeking to raise $15 million to help businesses recover from riots and looting sparked by the death …
Laid-off Wisconsin workers to get jobs at Minnesota firm
SLINGER, Wis. (AP) _ A Minnesota home care company plans to hire hundreds of employees who will lose their jobs when a Wisconsin long-term care …
Egg, turkey meat prices begin to rise as bird flu spreads
By DAVID PITT DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ Prices for eggs and turkey meat are rising as an outbreak of bird flu in the Midwest …
Education
Coffee shop launches literacy program aimed at young readers
AUBURN, Ind. (AP) _ The owner of a northern Indiana coffee shop is launching an ambitious program in hopes of building a love of reading …
University of Akron spent $111,000 on name-change idea
AKRON, Ohio (AP) _ The University of Akron spent $111,000 in grant money on consultants to rebrand the school and determine if it should change …
Professor explores history of bike policy with new book
By Nathan Hansen La Crosse Tribune LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP) _ In 2008, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse professor James Longhurst started commuting to work on …
Sports
No. 9 Georgia to ask for Gurley’s reinstatement
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia says it will file a request with the NCAA for tailback Todd Gurley’s eligibility to be reinstated. Gurley has been …
HEAT BEAT SPURS 111-108 IN OVERTIME
SAN ANTONIO (AP) – Rookie Shabazz Napier had 25 points, including four free throws in the final minute, and Miami held on for a 111-108 …
TANNEHILL LEADS DOLPHINS PAST BEARS 27-14
CHICAGO (AP) – Ryan Tannehill and the Miami Dolphins had the perfect response to a heartbreaking loss. They went right back to work. The result …
