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
Work planned to stem PCB contamination in St. Clair Shores
ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. (AP) _ Crews plan to dig up a pair of manhole vaults as part of ongoing efforts by the U.S. Environmental …
Telehealth benefit to Idaho’s rural mental health patients
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ Psychiatrists are few and far between in Idaho’s plentiful rural communities, where finding access to mental health services …
Business
US loans fueled insider deal, failed power plan in Liberia
By RONNIE GREENE and JONATHAN PAYE-LAYLEHBUCHANAN, Liberia — The auburn-red soil and lush green vegetation lured the foreign investors to Liberia’s third-largest city with visions of environmental gold. …
Government policy change aims to help first-time homebuyers secure financing
By ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer Uncle Sam wants to make it more affordable for Americans to buy their first home. The recent policy changes …
IRS taking steps to try to protect against identity theft
By CAROLE FELDMAN WASHINGTON — Rejected. A notice from the Internal Revenue Service saying your return won’t be accepted might be your first clue that …
Education
Storied NYC college awaits results of attorney general probe
By KAREN MATTHEWS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) _ First came a hotly-debated decision by Cooper Union to start charging its students after being tuition-free …
SC State uses $3M federal grant to reopen Elloree camp
ELLOREE, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina State University is using a $3 million federal grant to reopen its camp in Elloree. The Times and Democrat …
House approves transgender student bathroom restrictions
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ The Minnesota House wants to restrict transgender students’ access to school locker rooms and bathrooms. Minority Democrats objected fiercely to …
Sports
Moss takes charge at Marlins meeting
MIAMI – Viewers of Monday’s Miami-Dade County Commission meeting, in which a $644.5 million Marlins stadium was approved, had an opportunity to watch Chairman Dennis …
Marlins get deal for new stadium
MIAMI – Following a meeting that lasted more than nine hours, the Miami-Dade County Commission on Monday voted to approve the construction of a new …
Tiger to play first tourney Down Under since 1998
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Tiger Woods will play at the Australian Masters in November, his first tournament appearance Down Under since 1998. Victoria state premier …