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
Clinton warns GOP will repeal Obamacare
By KEN THOMAS HANOVER, N.H. (AP) _ Hillary Rodham Clinton warned New Hampshire voters Friday that if the country elects a Republican president, the next …
Washington woman who died of measles had been vaccinated
By MARTHA BELLISLE SEATTLE (AP) _ A local health official says a woman killed by measles in Washington state had been vaccinated against the disease …
Business
N. Korea says it tested submarine ballistic missile
PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) _ North Korea said Saturday it has successfully test-fired a newly developed ballistic missile from a submarine in what would be …
Judge orders Greenpeace to stay away from drill ships
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) _ A federal judge has ordered Greenpeace protesters to stay away from Royal Dutch Shell PLC ships. U.S. District Court Judge Sharon …
To the beach! AAA sees most holiday travelers in 10 years
With more money in their pockets thanks to lower gas prices and an improved job market, AAA expects more than 37 million Americans to travel …
Education
Under new dropout law, high school students must return
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) _ For years, 16- and 17-year old Kentucky students could drop out of high school and never look back. That’s not the …
Lawmaker adopts new strategy to combat campus sexual assault
By JENNIFER McDERMOTT PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) _ A Rhode Island lawmaker changed her strategy for trying to address sexual assaults on college campuses. Rep. Mia …
Florida officials blame another glitch on cyberattack
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ Florida education officials are blaming a cyberattack for another round of problems with online testing. A Department of Education official acknowledged …
Sports
Manchester United wins Guinness cup
MIAMI GARDENS — Soccer came to Sun Life Stadium in a big way Monday night when English powerhouses Manchester United and Liverpool played for the …
Tannehill shines in scrimmage
By ANDY KENT Associated Press MIAMI GARDENS — Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill was effective during an intrasquad scrimmage Saturday at Sun Life Stadium. But …
