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
New York AG files suit against 2 tanning salon chains
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ New York’s attorney general has filed suit against two tanning salon chains, accusing them of downplaying health risks while playing up …
Grant aimed at stopping pregnant smokers in Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) _ The Kentucky Department for Public Health has announced a grant to address the issue of women who smoke while pregnant. The …
Education
Bill Gates: Poverty is not an excuse for no education
BOSTON — Microsoft founder Bill Gates told the National Urban League that a child’s success should not depend on the race or income of …
Smith stepping down as Fla. education commissioner
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ Florida education commissioner Eric Smith is leaving that post in June, saying he wants to give new Gov. Rick Scott a …
Desmond Tutu appeals to young people at NSU
DAVIE — “Dream. Be an idealist. Don’t be a cynic like me,” said Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, appealing to the students in his audience last …