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
Top Florida legislators work on budget deal
By GARY FINEOUT TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ Two top Florida legislators on Wednesday spent hours meeting behind closed doors in a last-minute push to reach …
A nail in the eye, a lucky landscaper left without a scratch
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer There must have been a four-leaf clover in those weeds. A 27-year-old landscaper escaped with barely a scratch …
Business
Morris Brown trustees turn down taxpayer money
ATLANTA (AP) – Trustees of Morris Brown College have turned down an offer of nearly $10 million in taxpayer money. Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed had …
A look at bank scandals since the financial crisis
HSBC's record $1.9 billion payment to settle a U.S. investigation into money laundering that involved Mexican drug cartels and nations such as Iran is a …
5 tips to steer clear of debt in holiday shopping
CHICAGO (AP) — As the holiday shopping season expands and retailers make impulse buys ever-easier via smartphone and otherwise, consumers have to be extra-disciplined to …
Education
New Mexico’s Walker dismissed from team
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The captain of the University of New Mexico women’s basketball team has been dismissed from the team after being arrested and …
HOW TO PICK A COLLEGE? DATA CRUNCHERS HOPE TO HELP
BY ANNE FLAHERTY WASHINGTON (AP) – For many high school seniors, fall means deciding where to apply for college and maybe visiting a guidance counselor. …
Schools respond to community pressure
By MARGARITA SWEETINGSpecial to South Florida TimesMiami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho promised the implementation of what he called “policies, procedures, and practices,” that …