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
How to enjoy the holidays despite chronic back pain
By TOM MACEK, MD The holidays are a time when everyone is encouraged to be of good cheer. But this joyous time of year is …
Holiday Travel Tips for Wheelchair Users
StatePoint The stress of holiday travel can impact anyone, but add in the need to find wheelchair-accessible transportation, hotel rooms or restaurants, and that stress …
Business
US sees progress on currency, cyberspace issues with China
By MATTHEW PENNINGTON WASHINGTON (AP) _ The United States claimed progress Wednesday with China on currency issues and toward negotiating a code of conduct for …
Alibaba investing in ‘Mission: Impossible _ Rogue Nation’
BEIJING (AP) _ The film arm of e-commerce giant Alibaba Group said Wednesday it will invest in the next “Mission: Impossible” movie in its first …
Board weighs buffers between homes, drilling for oil and gas
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) _ Montana oil and gas regulators are considering a requirement for energy companies to maintain a buffer between homes and drilling activities. …
Education
Memorial scholarship created at Arkansas State University
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) _ The family, friends and colleagues of a former Arkansas State University journalism instructor have endowed a memorial scholarship in her honor …
OHSU meets Nike co-founder’s cancer research challenge
By STEVEN DUBOIS PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ Oregon Health & Science University officials said Thursday they have met the $500 million fundraising challenge issued by …
Student files lawsuit over SAT error
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) _ A New York high school student has filed a lawsuit after a printing error forced parts of the June 6 SAT …
Sports
Brady Appeal-Goodell – sources: Goodell will not recuse self from Brady appeal
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ Roger Goodell will hear Tom Brady’s appeal of his four-game suspension for his role …
Montreal Alouettes sign openly gay defensive end Michael Sam
MONTREAL (AP) _ The Montreal Alouettes have signed defensive end Michael Sam, the first openly gay player drafted in the NFL. The club says the …
Packers sign 3rd-round pick Ty Montgomery
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) _ The Green Bay Packers signed third-round pick Ty Montgomery on Thursday. The 6-foot receiver had five punt and kickoff returns …
