Study: Waiting lists for child care assistance nearly doubled
Photo courtesy of the National Women’s Law Center The National Women’s Law Center released its annual State Child Care Assistance Policies report, finding that the …
What to know about the World Cup Somalia referee who was denied entry to the U.S.
Omar Artan, 34, is the first from Somalia to officiate in a World Cup (Photo courtesy of Wikipedia) BY OMAjR FARUK and EVELYNE MUSAMBI Somalia …
Health and Wellness
Tulsa Health Department sponsors free Men’s Health Summit
TULSA, Okla. (AP) _ The Tulsa Health Department and the Community Service Council’s Healthy Start programs are partnering to host a free Men’s Health Summit. …
5 Kansas lakes have algae blooms
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) _ Kansas health officials say five lakes around the state currently have toxic algae blooms. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment …
Business
Andorra: CEO of bank accused of money laundering is arrested
By Harold Heckle MADRID — The chief executive officer of a bank in the tiny European country of Andorra has been arrested on suspicion of money …
United Way to fund training for after-school programs
OMAHA, Neb. — The United Way will provide extra training for employees who work with students in Omaha after-school programs. The Omaha World-Herald (http://bit.ly/1KVACWc ) reports that …
Spain: Board of bank taken over by regulator asks to resign
MADRID — The board of a Spanish bank catering to rich clients has asked permission from the country’s central bank to resign after its Andorran owner …
Education
Marietta schools superintendent proposes teacher raises
MARIETTA, Ga. (AP) _ The school superintendent in Marietta is proposing pay increases for teachers. Superintendent Emily Lembeck’s proposed budget for the coming year includes …
19 students in Minot graduate peace officer training program
MINOT, N.D. (AP) _ Nineteen students in Minot have finished Peace Officer Training at Lake Region State College and are ready to become law enforcement …
Homeland Security secretary speaks at graduation in Florida
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) _ Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson will deliver the commencement address at Florida Memorial University. The graduation ceremony begins Saturday morning …
Sports
Patriots favored for Brady’s 4th ring
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas casinos have made the New England Patriots favorites to win the Super Bowl thanks to their national following, a …
They’re Back!
AP Sports Writer MIAMI — Free Agency 2011 will be nowhere near as celebrated for the Miami Heat as the player-movement bonanza that brought LeBron …
New Marlins manager hopes to make Miami a real baseball town
MIAMI — This is what Ozzie Guillen envisions: a boisterous crowd in a packed stadium and a one-sided outcome that sends spectators home happy. On …