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
San Francisco moves to put warnings on ads for sugary drinks
By JANIE HAR SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ Soda and some other sugary drinks contribute to health problems, San Francisco supervisors said as they voted unanimously …
Wesley to start $28M Children’s Hospital renovation in fall
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) _ A Wichita hospital is beginning work this fall on a $28 million renovation of its pediatric area. The Wichita Eagle (http://bit.ly/1JHsSpu …
Business
Cyprus president to seek removal of Central Bank chief
By MENELAOS HADJICOSTIS NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus’ president said Sunday that he will seek to have the bailed-out country’s embattled Central Bank chief removed from …
Andorra: CEO of bank accused of money laundering is arrested
By Harold Heckle MADRID — The chief executive officer of a bank in the tiny European country of Andorra has been arrested on suspicion of money …
United Way to fund training for after-school programs
OMAHA, Neb. — The United Way will provide extra training for employees who work with students in Omaha after-school programs. The Omaha World-Herald (http://bit.ly/1KVACWc ) reports that …
Education
Marietta schools superintendent proposes teacher raises
MARIETTA, Ga. (AP) _ The school superintendent in Marietta is proposing pay increases for teachers. Superintendent Emily Lembeck’s proposed budget for the coming year includes …
19 students in Minot graduate peace officer training program
MINOT, N.D. (AP) _ Nineteen students in Minot have finished Peace Officer Training at Lake Region State College and are ready to become law enforcement …
Homeland Security secretary speaks at graduation in Florida
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) _ Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson will deliver the commencement address at Florida Memorial University. The graduation ceremony begins Saturday morning …
Sports
Final Four teams a slam dunk for NBA-quality talent
Associated Press Lurking in virtually every corner of the Superdome this weekend will be lottery picks, some other NBA first-rounders and assorted AP All-Americans. Everywhere, …
Garrard gets deal
David Garrard, who spent nine seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars before being released last September, has signed a one-year contract with the Miami Dolphins as …
Manning quiets the doubters with win
AP Pro Football Writer INDIANAPOLIS — Back in August, back before the season began, Eli Manning was asked whether he considered himself an “elite” quarterback …