‘Gladiator II’ has sly Denzel whipping Rome into a frenzy
CATAPULT INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: Featured submissions from an array of countries presented by Jevon White. See story Page 1B. PHOTO COURTESY OF JEVON WHITE Rome …
HARRIET TUBMAN EVENT
Join Dr. Edda L. Fields-Black and Dr. Tiya Miles for a free book discussion, followed by a book signing, during the Miami Book Fair, Sunday, …
Health and Wellness
Gene therapy lets a French teen dodge sickle cell disease
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer A French teen who was given gene therapy for sickle cell disease more than two years ago now …
Do you believe in angels?
DR. PIERRE B. BLAND When dealing with a condition that necessitates being out amongst and mingling with people, what better place to be on a …
Business
Dollar Tree completes $8.5B purchase of Family Dollar
NEW YORK (AP) _ Dollar Tree has completed its $8.5 billion acquisition of rival discount chain Family Dollar after a year-long struggle that drew in …
AAA Mid-Atlantic: New Jersey gas prices down slightly
RENTON, N.J. (AP) _ Motorists are seeing slightly lower prices at the pumps in New Jersey. AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon …
How to evaluate a for-profit college: a consumer’s guide
By BETH J. HARPAZ Commercial schools have been around for centuries, providing training in fields like accounting and construction that loftier educational institutions did not …
Education
World War II veteran gets diploma from Minnesota high school
MINNETRISTA, Minn. (AP) _ An 88-year-old man who left a Minnesota high school early to serve in World War II has finally received his diploma. …
Fire destroys apartments near Univ. of Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) _ Fire officials say fire destroyed an apartment building at a complex near the University of Central Florida. It took about 60 …
Foundation pledges $60 million to University of Michigan
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) _ A foundation has given $60 million to the University of Michigan for students and alumni entrepreneurship programs. The pledge from …
Sports
Steelers WR Bryant looking for breakout 2015
By DREW KARPEN PITTSBURGH (AP) _ Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Martavis Bryant is hoping for a smoother ride in his second season in the NFL. …
After Game 2 win in NBA Finals, LeBron looks forward to home
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) _ LeBron James is headed back home to Ohio. And if that seemed like a big …
Judge defers ruling in suit over St. Louis stadium funding
ST. LOUIS (AP) _ A St. Louis judge has held off issuing a ruling on a lawsuit against the city regarding a public vote on …
