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
Tips to Keep Your Family Healthy and Happy this Winter
StatePoint With colder weather comes an increase in weather-related illness and health issues. From activity levels to mood, diet and more, seasonal weather affects all …
Holiday Party Survival Guide: Tips to Avoid Weight Gain
StatePoint Lights decorate streets across the country. The holiday season is officially upon us! However, with the joy of the season comes the tendency to …
Business
3,200 GE Transportation workers in Erie among those in deal
ERIE, Pa. (AP) _ About 3,200 GE Transportation workers in Erie are among those covered by a new tentative deal between the manufacturing giant General …
Wyoming Conservation Corp improves trail system
By THADDEUS MAST Laramie Boomerang LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) _ Thousands of Wyoming residents and tourists enjoy the trails meandering through the many state parks. But …
Entrepreneurs mix adult beverages with vintage arcade games
By KEVIN JOY The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) _ When Benjamin Morgan pitched his idea for an arcade to investors, the particulars of his …
Education
US Education Secretary to meet with black college reps in NC
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) _ U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan is scheduled to hear about challenges confronting historically black colleges and universities in North Carolina. Duncan …
Kansas Wesleyan unveils new majors, changes to curriculum
SALINA, Kan. (AP) _ Kansas Wesleyan University says it will begin offering 17 new majors and a revamped core curriculum during the next four years. …
Open teaching positions remain a problem in South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) _ It is becoming increasingly difficult to find people to fill open teaching positions in South Dakota, according to school administrators. …
Sports
Alvarez to rejoin Marlins’ rotation Sunday against Braves
MIAMI — Miami Marlins opening day starter Henderson Alvarez will rejoin the rotation Sunday when he starts against the Atlanta Braves. The right-hander has been …
‘Deflategate’ appeal could test powers of NFL commissioner
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — This is no longer about deflated footballs. Tom Brady signaled in his appeal of his “Deflategate” …
Marlins pitcher Mat Latos injured, leaves game with bruised shin
MIAMI — Right-hander Mat Latos left the Miami Marlins’ game against Atlanta in the fourth inning Saturday with a bruised left shin after being hit …
