‘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
Twin Cities-area health group to cut back on sugary drinks
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) _ A nonprofit health care provider based in the Twin Cities area says it’s cutting back on sugary drinks at its hospitals …
4 rabid bats found this year in Cook County
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (AP) _ Health officials say four rabid bats have been found so far this year in Cook County and are warning people …
Business
Morgan Stanley selling oil storage and transport business
NEW YORK (AP) _ Morgan Stanley is selling its oil storage and transport business, which has drawn scrutiny from Congress, to commodities trading company Castleton. …
Connecticut committee OKs settlement for 2003 layoffs
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ A legal settlement that would end a federal court fight over former Gov. John G. Rowland’s decision to lay off unionized …
BLM seeks public comment on potential oil, gas leasing in NV
ELY, Nev. (AP) _ The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on issues concerning public land being eyed for potential oil and …
Education
Nebraska students to get look at transportation careers
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP) _ The Central Community College-Grand Island has decided to use a grant from the Federal Highway Administration to introduce students to …
Texas House opts not to cut veterans education benefits
By EVA RUTH MORAVEC AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ Texas lawmakers on Sunday opted to water down a major attempt to reduce the rising costs of …
First Lady donates books for summer reading
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) _ First Lady Carol Mead and a global children’s publishing, education and media company have donated 500 books to Wyoming elementary schools …
Sports
Lions’ victory, headed to playoff tournament
MIAMI GARDENS, FL — As the perspective of sports enthusiasts throughout the nation begins to shift to include soccer, Florida Memorial University’s Lions is staying …
Bosh named conference player of the week-9th time
MIAMI, FL (AP)— The NBA announced today that Miami HEAT forward Chris Bosh was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played …
Dolphins beat Chargers 37-0 for 3rd straight win
By STEVEN WINE MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — San Diego mounted a handsome drive to start the game, moving to Miami’s 22, and Chargers coach …
