Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills his wife, then himself
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and wife Cerina By Staff Report Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, shot and killed his wife, Cerina …
How Babies’ Brains Develop
Sanmariea Mills and daughter Lay-Ahnah Watson at Kate’s Korner in Durham. Photo by Katie Dukes, EducationNC By Katie Dukes …
Health and Wellness
Branstad supports private care for mental health facilities
By BARBARA RODRIGUEZ DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ Two state mental health facilities slated to close this summer would remain open for a few months …
Health officials: destroy razor clams recently collected
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ State health officials have issued a notice saying all razor clams harvested Thursday on Washington beaches should be destroyed. Officials say …
Education
2,600 degrees + shoes = GradSHOEation
Broward College celebrated its 81st commencement ceremony in style by encouraging students to show off their fanciest footwear and individuality at their third annual GradSHOEation …
Brandeis U. decides against honor for Islam critic Ali
BOSTON — After taking heat from some of its own over a decision to grant an honorary degree to an advocate for Muslim women who …
Sean Combs to receive honorary doctorate
WASHINGTON — Entertainer and entrepreneur Sean Combs will deliver Howard University’s 146th commencement speech May 10 in Washington. The school announced that Combs will receive …