‘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
Studies: Widely used diabetes drugs seem safe for the heart
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer Some widely used diabetes medicines help control blood sugar without the heart risks suggested by earlier research, new …
Ex-Illinois soccer player joins those suing over concussions
URBANA, Ill. (AP) _ A former University of Illinois soccer player has joined a growing list of the school’s athletes who have complained about improper …
Business
Blue Bell says it’s still trying to pinpoint listeria cause
By JUAN A. LOZANO HOUSTON (AP) _ A massive recall has brought more attention and put more pressure on a century-old Texas ice cream company …
Chipotle: Carnitas shortage to persist for months
By CANDICE CHOI AP Food Industry NEW YORK (AP) _ Bad news for die-hard carnitas fans: Chipotle said it doesn’t expect its pork shortage to …
Mixed earnings news leaves US stocks mostly lower
By MATTHEW CRAFT AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ Tepid corporate results and another drop in the price of crude oil pulled stocks mostly …
Education
North Dakota student prepares for National Geographic Bee
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) _ A North Dakota middle school student is arduously preparing for the National Geographic Bee competition. The 12-year-old Sean Ness tells …
College buys fake bodies for anatomy, physiology courses
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) _ The University of Northern Iowa has purchased several artificial bodies to help provide undergraduate students with a better understanding of …
‘Animal House’ frat loses appeal, recognition
By HOLLY RAMER CONCORD, N.H. (AP) _ Dartmouth College has rejected an appeal by a fraternity accused of branding new members, ending efforts by the …
Sports
Incognito’s behavior scrutinized again
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) _ Richie Incognito’s stall inside the Miami Dolphins locker room was loaded with packages, papers and plenty of football equipment Monday. The …
Miami escapes tough penalties in Shapiro sanctions
CORAL GABLES (AP) — The University of Miami’s football team will lose a total of nine scholarships and the men’s basketball team will lose three …
Obama open to name change for Washington Redskins
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama says he would “think about changing” the Washington Redskins’ name if he owned the football team as he waded …