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
Wichita hospital sees spike in patients using K2
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) _ Wichita hospitals are reporting an increase in patients being treated after smoking synthetic marijuana, often called K2. Wesley Medical Center said …
WWE seeking to block concussion-related lawsuits
By PAT EATON-ROBB AP Sports Writer HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. is asking a federal judge to block lawsuits by former wrestlers …
Business
Portland mayor cuts support to propane terminal proposal
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ Mayor Charlie Hales says he has asked a Canadian company to withdraw its proposal for a propane terminal at the port …
Elk production thrives on Minnesota farms
By JAKE LAXEN St. Cloud Times BOWLUS, Minn. (AP) _ The meat Mark and Lisa Luedtke raise on their farm is considered venison. But it’s …
Porsche opens North American headquarters in metro Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) _ A German automaker has opened its North American headquarters in metro Atlanta. Porsche officials were joined by Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal and …
Education
Bill requiring a labor history curriculum heads to governor
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Connecticut lawmakers are sending a bill to Gov. Dannel P. Malloy that requires the State Board of Education to encourage local …
Emanuel wants focus on youth for 2nd term as Chicago mayor
By SOPHIA TAREEN CHICAGO (AP) _ Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel put the focus on his intentions to help disadvantaged and troubled youth Monday, during an …
Higher ed budget heads to Dayton; could mean tuition hikes
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ Minnesota’s Legislature has passed a bill funding public universities that school officials say will result in tuition increases. The budget …
Sports
Court clears way for Clippers to be sold soon
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer Michele Roberts has watched basketball for as long as she can remember. It was an easy choice growing …
Troubled NBA players union elects 1st female executive
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer Michele Roberts has watched basketball for as long as she can remember. It was an easy choice growing up …
Bailey-Cole wins in Bolt’s absence
GLASGOW, Scotland — Kemar Bailey-Cole did his best Usain Bolt imitation on Monday at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. It wasn’t quite to the …
