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
North Dakota health officials warn about hantavirus
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ Spring cleaning season is here and the North Dakota Health Department says people should be aware of the risk of being …
Kingman passes ban on smoking in cars with kids present
KINGMAN, Ariz. (AP) _ Kingman drivers will have to put out their cigarettes if they have kids in the car under a new smoking ban …
Business
First black CEO at J.C. Penney’s
NEW YORK — Marvin Ellison the newly taped CEO of J.C. Penney’s is the first black to receive the top job in the company’s 112-year …
Obama Claims Progress On Wall Street Rules
BY JIM KUHNHENN, WASHINGTON (AP) – A year after prodding financial regulators to act more swiftly to rein in Wall Street, President Barack Obama on Monday claimed …
Tony Brunson, successful CPA, goes solo
FORT LAUDERDALE — Shifting from the use of “we,” to “I,” may take a while for Anthony “Tony” Brunson. The consummate team player is taking …
Education
Nickelodeon debuts mobile service Noggin for the pre-K set
By ANICK JESDANUN NEW YORK — Nickelodeon is creating brand-new content and resurrecting old shows for a mobile subscription service aimed at preschoolers. The $6-a-month service …
Florida A&M to receive performance funding
By Alexis Gary Governor Rick Scott is proposing $460 million for performance funding for all state universities and colleges, which includes Florida A&M University in …
Florida Assessment tests, recommended reduced
By Alexis Gary The Florida Department of Education has recommended that the state reduce the amount of assessment tests students take. The recommendation came after …