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
Twin Cities-area health group to cut back on sugary drinks
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) _ A nonprofit health care provider based in the Twin Cities area says it’s cutting back on sugary drinks at its hospitals …
4 rabid bats found this year in Cook County
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (AP) _ Health officials say four rabid bats have been found so far this year in Cook County and are warning people …
Business
Macy’s to open first 4 off-price stores in NYC area
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ The outlet wars are heating up. Macy’s Inc. has named its new discount stores Macy’s …
Uber says it is leaving Kansas after new regulations set
By NICHOLAS CLAYTON TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) _ Ride-hailing company Uber said Tuesday that it is pulling out of Kansas after the Republican-dominated Legislature overruled GOP …
Riviera casino closes doors after 60 years on Vegas Strip
By KIMBERLY PIERCEALL LAS VEGAS (AP) _ If the ghosts of Frank Sinatra and Liberace were still hanging around the Riviera Hotel and Casino on …
Education
Educator relates stories from Army service to daily lessons
By STACEY BECKER Telegraph Herald GARNAVILLO, Iowa (AP) _ A large American flag hangs in Brian Lawrence’s Clayton Ridge Middle School classroom. Lawrence, a science …
Students give boost needed for new education program
By LORI POTTER Kearney Hub KEARNEY, Neb. (AP) _ When participants in the Youth Engaged in Leading Phelps program were challenged to identify and pursue …
Student wins $62,900 literary prize
By KASEY JONES BALTIMORE (AP) _ A senior at Washington College has been awarded a $62,900 literary prize. Alexander Vidiani, who grew up in Hunt …
Sports
LEBRON JAMES BEGINS TOUR OF CHINA
BEIJING (AP) — LeBron James began his tour of China on Monday by exchanging gifts with another former child prodigy. The Cleveland Cavaliers’ star was …
Revamped OL will be Dolphins’ focus in camp
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Four games into the 2013 season, the Miami Dolphins’ blocking deficiencies were already apparent, with the team on pace to allow …
Bucs hire Rutgers’ Greg Schiano as new coach
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) _ The Buccaneers are counting on Greg Schiano to lead them back to respectability and transform Tampa Bay into consistent winners _ …
