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
Pediatricians: Babies should sleep in same room as parents
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO – The American Academy of Pediatrics is calling for infants to be kept in their parents’ bedroom at night for six …
Obama to urge young adults to sign up for health care
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) _ President Barack Obama wants to encourage people to sign up for health care coverage under the Affordable …
Business
Maine gets $3.6 million for job training programs
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) _ Maine is getting $3.6 million from the federal government for job training programs. Republican Sen. Susan Collins said the U.S. Department …
Fremont County officials consider contribution for airline
RIVERTON, Wyo. (AP) _ Officials in Fremont County have tentatively agreed to contribute money for a new, reliable airline for Riverton Regional Airport. The Riverton …
Anthem proposes to buy Cigna for $184 per share
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ After getting the cold shoulder, U.S. health insurer Anthem Inc. said it’s raising its offer …
Education
Officials plan groundbreaking for Evansville medical campus
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) _ Officials are working to finalize details on a downtown Evansville medical school campus, with plans to break ground in the coming …
2 UNC schools to establish physical therapy partnership
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) _ Two schools in the University of North Carolina system are working together on a physical therapy program. Officials from East Carolina …
Land in western Michigan becoming wetlands, education site
HOLLAND, Mich. (AP) _ Officials say 70 acres of unused property in western Michigan will be transformed into wetlands, a butterfly habitat, a farm and …
Sports
Ski resort in Ohio closes, will go up for sheriff sale
MANSFIELD, Ohio (AP) _ A ski resort in northern Ohio is no longer in business. The Mansfield News Journal (http://ohne.ws/1dbnHkb ) reports that Clear Fork …
Chiefs invite interesting class of rookies to 3-day minicamp
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) _ There is a “Star Wars” expert running post patterns. The son of a pro …
Former NBA player Julius Hodge joins Buffalo staff
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) _ From NBA first-round draft pick to playing in Vietnam and many points in between, Julius …
