‘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
WHO and sailing body seek virus tests in Rio Olympic venues
By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) _ The World Health Organization has asked the IOC to analyze virus levels in Rio …
Arizona border hospital closes after Medicare payments stop
By FELICIA FONSECA FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) _ Residents of two rural communities in the Southwest face limited options to obtain convenient medical care after services …
Business
Jawbone files second lawsuit against rival Fitbit
NEW YORK (AP) _ Fitness tracker maker Jawbone has filed its second lawsuit in two weeks against competitor Fitbit. The complaint filed Wednesday says that …
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS
By The Associated Press AP analysis: More ‘phony numbers’ in reports as stocks rise NEW YORK — Those record profits that companies are reporting may …
FCC takes aim at annoying telemarketing robo calls
By JENNIFER C. KERR Associated Press WASHINGTON — Those automated phone calls during the dinner hour, late at night or to your wireless phone can …
Education
Preserved chalkboards in Oklahoma stood test of time
By TIM WILLERT The Oklahoman OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) _ Emerson High School Principal Sherry Kishore was moved to tears by the well-preserved writings and drawings …
High school students head to factories for internships
By DYLAN PEERS MCCOY Journal & Courier LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) _ For as long as she can remember, Kelsey Towers-Jones has been fascinated by machines. …
Common Core test maker responds to botched exam in 3 states
By SALLY HO LAS VEGAS (AP) _ The test maker behind Common Core assessments in Nevada, Montana and North Dakota has denied a breach of …
Sports
Jaguars sign 5 players who participated in rookie minicamp
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) _ The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed five players who participated in last week’s two-day rookie minicamp. The Jaguars on Monday signed defensive …
Cavs coach Blatt owns up to late-game gaffes, LeBron bailout
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) _ David Blatt stepped over some cables and weaved through a throng of reporters eager to …
1 ski area extends season, another delays biking season
MAMMOTH LAKES, Calif. (AP) _ The winter-like storm that swept through California will allow the Mammoth Mountain resort in the Eastern Sierra to postpone plans …
