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 …
EMPOWERING WOMEN
For Living & Leaving a Powerful Legacy, Friday, Dec. 5, Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex, 3000 NW 199th St., Miami Garden. Call 303-622-8000 ext. 2789. …
Health and Wellness
Petal bans e-cigarette use in public buildings
PETAL, Miss. (AP) _ The Petal Board of Aldermen has voted to make vaping illegal in public buildings. The Hattiesburg American (http://hatne.ws/1SAWu9M) reports that Mayor …
Florida’s battle over health care likely to return in 2016
By GARY FINEOUT A bruising budget battle that divided Republicans in the Florida Legislature is over for now, but the truce is likely only to …
Business
US home prices accelerated in February as sales rise
By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) _ U.S. home prices climbed at a faster pace in February than the previous month, driven …
Mylan rejects Teva’s $40.1 billion buyout offer
NEW YORK (AP) _ Mylan N.V. rejected Teva Pharmaceuticals’ $40.1 billion buyout offer, saying the cash-and-stock proposal undervalues the company. Mylan said that it won’t …
Apple’s Mac is selling strong, iPad not so much
By BRANDON BAILEY AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ Apple’s iPhone was again the company’s star in the first three months of the year. …
Education
State Education Board reconsiders suspension policy
HONOLULU (AP) _ Hawaii’s longstanding policy of using out-of-school suspensions for delinquent students is under review by the state Board of Education. Critics say too …
Fewer Ohio college students enrolling in humanities
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) _ Federal data show fewer students have been enrolling in humanities majors at Ohio colleges as science and business programs have increased …
Questions arise over school office aimed at black students
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) _ The effectiveness of an office created in response to concerns over treatment of black students in South Bend is being …
Sports
Finnegan, Smith sign with Miami Dolphins
MIAMI GARDENS — Veteran cornerback and rookie negotiator Cortland Finnegan sealed a deal Friday with the Miami Dolphins. Representing himself in contract talks, the eight-year …
49ers acquire Jonathan Martin from Dolphins
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jonathan Martin is returning to familiar territory, months after he accused a teammate of bullying and left the Miami Dolphins.
Offensive line facing complete overhaul
Pending free agency and a racially charged bullying scandal could add up to a completely overhauled Miami Dolphins offensive line – and some players looking …