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
Several hospitalized after smoking synthetic marijuana in DC
WASHINGTON (AP) _ A fire official says several people staying at a District of Columbia homeless shelter have been hospitalized after smoking synthetic marijuana. D.C. …
US job growth in May was fueled by health care, hospitality
By The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) _ If you want a job, take note. These sectors are on a hiring roll: Health care, business services …
Business
Hackers’ $1 billion bank theft may still impact consumers
By JOSH BOAK WASHINGTON — The hacker gang that looted as much as $1 billion worldwide from banks was unusual: It stole directly from the banks, …
Nebraska bill would close campaign disclosure loophole
By GRANT SCHULTE LINCOLN, Neb. — Politicians who use campaign money illegally could have a harder time hiding their violations under a bill that will go …
Chile: Bachelet’s son resigns from charity amid loan scandal
SANTIAGO, Chile — The son of Chilean President Michelle Bachelet has resigned as head of her charitable foundation following criticism that he and his wife profited …
Education
Woman uses ‘GoFundMe’ site to pay for Harvard education
By LINDA MATCHAN The Boston Globe CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) _ Tonika Morgan has not had an easy life. Now 32, the Toronto woman says she …
NC lawmakers may change how schools are given A-to F-grades
By EMERY P. DALESIO RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) _ Legislators on Tuesday increased the push to change education laws with proposals giving learning growth more credit …
Corinthian Colleges closes all 28 remaining campuses
By KIMBERLY HEFLING AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) _ Corinthian Colleges canceled classes Monday and shut down all of its remaining 28 ground campuses, displacing …
Sports
Fans say they’re set to welcome Woods back
MIAMI SHORES (AP) — Jose Ramos was in line at the first tee when the conversation turned to Tiger Woods and his plan to return …
Woods back from family counseling
JACKSONVILLE (AP) _ Tiger Woods is back at home after a week of family counseling in Arizona and is trying to get into a routine …
Andre Dawson elected to Hall of Fame
(AP) — Andre Dawson got up at 6 a.m. and went to the gym. Before going back home, he took a detour from his usual …