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
St. Joseph County seeks grant to address infant mortality
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) _ St. Joseph County health officials are seeking the state’s help to reduce the number of babies who never see their …
Study sees benefit from more extensive breast cancer surgery
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer CHICAGO (AP) _ Having a little extra tissue taken off during breast cancer surgery greatly lowers the risk …
Business
Capital Southwest plans to separate into 2 cos.
DALLAS (AP) — Capital Southwest Corp.’s stock is rising on news that it plans to separate its industrial and lending businesses into two publicly traded companies. …
RadioShack clashes again with lenders
By The Associated Press FORT WORTH, Texas — Trading in shares of RadioShack was halted Tuesday after the company disclosed a dispute with one of its …
Minnesota health exchange targeting uninsured
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Aided by a multimillion-dollar marketing budget, MNSure is aiming to sign up the remaining 5 percent of Minnesota residents who don’t have …
Education
Value of Education Brings Success Among Unique Student Population
(NewsUSA) – Impeccably green mountains overlook a picturesque New England landscape as families gaze upon capped and gowned graduates sitting along mahogany benches. One cannot …
Florida could revamp high school sports
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ High school sports in Florida could be totally revamped under a sweeping bill passed by the Florida House. The House voted …
10 Things to Know About the New HiSET High School Equivalency Test
(NewsUSA) – Twelve U.S. states now recognize Educational Testing Service’s (ETS) HiSET to earn your high school equivalency certificate. This list is to help you …