‘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
Rethinking cancer awareness
Breast Cancer Awareness is imperative. I get that. A friend of mine was recently diagnosed. My aunt and grandmother have five survivor friends between them. …
Flexible weight loss equals permanentweight loss
FAMILY FEATURES — When it comes to losing weight, finding an eating plan that offers flexibility and food variety makes it easier to create a …
Business
Virginia attorney general announces rescue plan for college
By STEVE SZKOTAK SWEET BRIAR, Va. (AP) _ Prominent alumnae of Sweet Briar College are rejoicing over a mediated settlement to keep the 114-year-old Virginia …
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 …
Education
North Carolina Senate budget proposes ending driver’s ed. requirement
BY JOHN MORITZ RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) _ The fate of driver education in North Carolina looms uncertain as legislators ironing out the budget weigh whether …
Ivy Tech at risk of losing workforce training money
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ Ivy Tech Community College is facing an Aug. 1 deadline to show progress in student success as state officials weigh whether to …
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 …
Sports
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 …
A’s announce Ron Washington hired as coach
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) _ The Oakland Athletics have announced that Ron Washington is rejoining the team as a major league coach after working nearly …
