‘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
San Francisco moves to put warnings on ads for sugary drinks
By JANIE HAR SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ Soda and some other sugary drinks contribute to health problems, San Francisco supervisors said as they voted unanimously …
Wesley to start $28M Children’s Hospital renovation in fall
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) _ A Wichita hospital is beginning work this fall on a $28 million renovation of its pediatric area. The Wichita Eagle (http://bit.ly/1JHsSpu …
Business
Clinton gives glimpse of how she plans to run as a woman
By JULIE PACE AP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) _ Hillary Rodham Clinton’s passionate speech Thursday appealing for expanded rights and opportunities for woman in …
Google lavishes chairman with $109 million pay package
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ Google paid its billionaire Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt nearly $109 million last year while the company’s stock slumped. Most of the …
Starbucks extracts more money with pricier drinks, food
By CANDICE CHOI AP Food Industry Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ Starbucks is extracting more money from customers with offerings like a “Flat White” espresso …
Education
Yale receives $150 million for campus, student center
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut (AP) _ Yale University has received a $150 million gift to fund a new student and campus center. The school says the …
Enrollment in state pre-K inches up but disparities remain
By CHRISTINE ARMARIO LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Enrollment in state pre-kindergarten programs inched up slightly last year, but there’s been little change in the overall …
State Education Board reconsiders suspension policy
HONOLULU (AP) _ Hawaii’s longstanding policy of using out-of-school suspensions for delinquent students is under review by the state Board of Education. Critics say too …
Sports
What next after Sam’s brave coming-out?
Michael Sam could’ve taken the — well, not the easy, but certainly the easier — way out by staying mum on his sexual orientation, at …
Manning and Sherman in pre-game spotlight
Well, here we go again, a Super Bowl week filled with more of the inevitable comparisons between Peyton Manning and Richard Sherman. There’s no better …
Marlins looking for dancers and breakers
MIAMI – If you can cheer, break dance or do gymnastics, the Miami Marlins is looking for you to become part of the Miami Marlins …