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
Studies: Widely used diabetes drugs seem safe for the heart
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer Some widely used diabetes medicines help control blood sugar without the heart risks suggested by earlier research, new …
Ex-Illinois soccer player joins those suing over concussions
URBANA, Ill. (AP) _ A former University of Illinois soccer player has joined a growing list of the school’s athletes who have complained about improper …
Business
World market momentum over Chinese rate cut fades
LONDON — World stock markets edged lower in European trading on Monday as investor optimism faded over a weekend interest rate cut by the Chinese central …
NFL player donates children’s books to United Way chapter
By KATRINA DIX LYNCHBURG, Va. — The United Way of Central Virginia received a donation of nearly 10,000 copies of a children’s book written by New …
Ukraine’s new US-born finance chief enduring baptism by fire
KIEV, Ukraine — War-torn Ukraine is a long way from Wood Dale, Illinois. But Natalie Jaresko, the country’s new finance minister who was born and raised …
Education
University study involving hamsters and steroids criticized
BOSTON (AP) _ Animal rights activists say Northeastern University lab researchers are pitting steroid-injected hamsters against undrugged ones to study aggression. In a complaint released …
USD’s Nepalese students money for victims of Earthquake
VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) _ A group of students from Nepal at the University of South Dakota is raising money for victims of the recent earthquake …
Schools working to integrate technology in curriculum
By AMY BOUNDS Daily Camera FREDERICK, Colo. (AP) _ A film crew spent two recent days in the St. Vrain Valley School District, documenting how …
Sports
Harris got hate message after Ohio State loss
AP Sports Writer University of Miami quarterback Jacory Harris said he received at least one racially motivated hate message following the Hurricanes’ loss to Ohio …
Florida State Seminoles beginning a new life after Bobby Bowden
The Associated Press TALLAHASSEE — Life after Bobby Bowden for Florida State’s players has meant getting lessons in positive thinking, as well as eating more …
Dolphins want fast start for a change
The Associated Press The Miami Dolphins know exactly how long they have until the opening game, thanks to coach Tony Sparano’s new countdown clock hanging …