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
Senate panel approves bill authorizing breast milk banks
By MICHAEL CATALINI TRENTON, N.J. (AP) _ Human milk banks could soon be established in New Jersey. The state Senate’s budget committee approved a bill …
New AMA policy favors ending nonmedical vaccine exemptions
By LINDSEY TANNER AP Medical Writer CHICAGO (AP) _ The American Medical Association has adopted policies against nonmedical vaccine refusals and for transgender people in …
Business
Phoenix police seek pair accused of defrauding elderly woman
PHOENIX — Phoenix police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two women suspected of defrauding an elderly woman of $15,000. Police released descriptions Saturday …
Merging money? Couples living together need a financial plan
By JOSEPH PISANI AP Business Writer NEW YORK — Budgets are not romantic, but unwed couples who want to live together should break out a …
BlackBerry launches Classic phone in last-ditch effort
NEW YORK (AP) — BlackBerry is returning to its roots with a new phone that features a traditional keyboard at a time when rival Apple …
Education
Lawmakers back education control shifts as session ends
By TOM DAVIES INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ Republican lawmakers approved a bill that takes away some of Democratic state schools Superintendent Glenda Ritz’s authority over the …
Senate education plan sends $365M more to schools
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ The Minnesota Senate has approved bill that would send an extra $365 million to schools. The DFL-controlled Senate’s plan is …
8th graders struggle in US history, civics on national exam
KIMBERLY HEFLING AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) _ Time for another history lesson. Only about a quarter of eighth graders showed solid performance or better …
Sports
Nationals-Marlins – Two HRs for Zimmerman as Nats win 3rd straight
MIAMI (AP) _ Returning to the Washington Nationals' lineup for the first time in more than a week, Ryan Zimmerman got right back to work.
Marlins outfielder preps for new season
JUPITER — A little Goody’s Powder on the tongue does the trick when Marlins center fielder Cameron Maybin has a headache. Born and raised in …
Serena Williams honored as 2009 top player
KEY BISCAYNE (AP) — World No. 1 Serena Williams won the 2009 WTA Tour Player of the Year award and also took the Doubles Team …