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
St. Mary’s Hospital acquires Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center
LAVONIA, Ga. (AP) _ Athens-based St. Mary’s Health Care System has acquired Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center in Lavonia. The Athens Banner Herald (http://bit.ly/1RXn0tA ) …
Rhode Island Hospital awarded $5.8M for cancer research
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) _ Rhode Island Hospital has been awarded more than $5 million to support its cancer research program. The hospital was awarded a …
Business
HSBC offers apology as CEO mired in scandal, too
By DANICA KIRKA LONDON — HSBC executives offered a fresh mea culpa Monday as its chief executive found himself personally mired in the scandal surrounding allegations …
Phoenix police seek pair accused of defrauding elderly woman
PHOENIX — Phoenix police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two women suspected of defrauding an elderly woman of $15,000. Police released descriptions Saturday …
Merging money? Couples living together need a financial plan
By JOSEPH PISANI AP Business Writer NEW YORK — Budgets are not romantic, but unwed couples who want to live together should break out a …
Education
Lawmakers back education control shifts as session ends
By TOM DAVIES INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ Republican lawmakers approved a bill that takes away some of Democratic state schools Superintendent Glenda Ritz’s authority over the …
Senate education plan sends $365M more to schools
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ The Minnesota Senate has approved bill that would send an extra $365 million to schools. The DFL-controlled Senate’s plan is …
8th graders struggle in US history, civics on national exam
KIMBERLY HEFLING AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) _ Time for another history lesson. Only about a quarter of eighth graders showed solid performance or better …
Sports
Heat fans gear up for the “Dream Team”
While Miami Heat fans and community leaders see the tremendous benefit of anchoring a super team with a player that the nation – if not …
Cheers in Miami, jeers in Cleveland over LeBron
MIAMI (AP) _ When the moment finally arrived, Dwyane Wade was as anxious as anyone.
Deal with Bosh reportedly keeps Wade in Miami
Dwyane Wade will stay with the Miami Heat, thanks to an agreement the team has reportedly reached with Chris Bosh. ESPN and The Associated Press …