‘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
So what would you do, Dr. Bland?
At least once a week, a client asks me “What would you do if it were your pet?” The question is asked concerning topics as …
Supreme Court to review latest medical marijuana measure
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A measure to legalize medical marijuana is going before the Florida Supreme Court. Attorney General Pam Bondi on Friday asked the high …
Business
Office Depot shareholders approve sale to Staples
NEW YORK (AP) _ Office Depot shareholders voted overwhelmingly in favor of the company’s $6.3 billion acquisition by one-time rival Staples. The deal, announced in …
Iowa fertilizer plant asks state for additional $21.5 million
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ A $1.9 billion fertilizer plant under construction in southeast Iowa is asking for an additional $21.5 million in incentives from …
Walker’s jobs agency gave out $124 million without review
By SCOTT BAUER MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ More than two dozen awards worth more than $124 million were made to companies without a formal staff …
Education
OHSU meets Nike co-founder’s cancer research challenge
By STEVEN DUBOIS PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ Oregon Health & Science University officials said Thursday they have met the $500 million fundraising challenge issued by …
Student files lawsuit over SAT error
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) _ A New York high school student has filed a lawsuit after a printing error forced parts of the June 6 SAT …
Test score results show gains in all high school subjects
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) _ Results from the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program show students made significant gains in all high school subjects and in the majority …
Sports
Japan plans to scale back stadium for 2020 Tokyo Olympics
TOKYO (AP) _ Japan plans to scale back the main stadium for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as the government runs short of money and time, …
Solicitation charge against Warren Sapp dismissed in Phoenix
PHOENIX (AP) _ A solicitation charge against Hall of Famer Warren Sapp, who was arrested during Super Bowl week on suspicion of assault and soliciting …
Ryan Tannehill looking to improve, win title with Dolphins
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) _ Ryan Tannehill says he’s a championship-caliber quarterback and dreams of winning a title with the Miami Dolphins. Flanked by general manager …
