Bassist: Prince found ‘real happiness’ as Jehovah’s Witness
MINNETONKA, Minn. (AP) — Music megastar Prince was known for throwing parties that stretched into the wee hours of the morning, but his faith and the Bible could also keep him gabbing until sunrise,...
View ArticleWebsite helps more veterans seek mental help
AUSTIN, Texas (KTBC) – The Veterans Affairs Department says their new website is helping more veterans seek mental help. According to the Centers for Disease Control, One in four American adults has a...
View ArticleEx-challenger supports Ohio Democratic nominee for US Senate
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The Cincinnati city councilman who lost to former Gov. Ted Strickland in Ohio’s Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate nomination is now endorsing his former rival. Cleveland.com...
View ArticleTrump dashes Cruz’s hopes in Indiana; Sanders-Clinton close
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Donald Trump took a major step toward sewing up the Republican presidential nomination Tuesday with a victory in Indiana’s primary election, dashing the hopes of rival Ted Cruz and...
View ArticleCruz drops out of GOP primary after Indiana loss to Trump
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Texas Sen. Ted Cruz abruptly ended his presidential campaign Tuesday night after falling to Donald Trump in Indiana’s primary, a devastating loss that left him with no viable path...
View ArticleDoes standing at work lead to better health?
(WCBD) – Sitting for long periods of time has been linked to obesity and health problems. Many of us sit all day long at work so, could more standing make a difference? Recent research published in the...
View ArticleNearly half of Americans know someone addicted to painkillers
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – Opiate addiction is spanning generations, from prescription medications to heroin, and it could be someone you know. “A lot of like grandparents with knee replacements or...
View ArticleCourt grants Brady extension to appeal Deflategate decision
NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Brady’s lawyers will get another two weeks to appeal his “Deflategate” suspension. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan said Brady could have until May 23 to decide...
View ArticleCruz drops out of GOP primary after Indiana loss to Trump
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Texas Sen. Ted Cruz abruptly ended his presidential campaign Tuesday night after falling to Donald Trump in Indiana’s primary, a devastating loss that left him with no viable path...
View ArticleDiamond the size of a tennis ball could fetch $70 million
LONDON (AP) — It’s a rock for the ages. A 3-billion-year-old diamond the size of a tennis ball — the largest discovered in over a century — could sell for more than $70 million, auctioneer Sotheby’s...
View ArticleObama visiting Flint for first time since water crisis began
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is set to meet with residents of Flint, Michigan, to hear how they’re managing after lead from old pipes tainted their drinking water. And he is bringing a...
View ArticleCompany recalls frozen vegetables linked to listeria
SEATTLE (AP) – A Pasco, Washington, company has expanded its recall of frozen vegetables linked to a listeria outbreak that has sickened eight people. One person from Maryland and one from Washington...
View ArticlePowerball jackpot reaches $348 million
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – The Powerball jackpot is creeping higher again. No one has won the full jackpot since March 2 and the multi-state lottery estimates Wednesday night’s drawing will be worth $348...
View ArticleNavy SEAL killed in Iraq was part of rescue team
WASHINGTON (AP) – A senior U.S. military officer says the Navy SEAL killed during a firefight in Iraq Tuesday was part of a quick reaction force that moved in to help American military advisers who...
View ArticleLawyer: Addiction doctor planned to meet Prince the morning he died
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A lawyer says a California doctor had cleared his schedule to see Prince the morning he died, but musician never showed up. Prince’s representatives arranged for the musician to meet...
View ArticleThe cost of caring for aging parents: How to plan for long-term care
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Nothing can wipe out a retirement like a health problem. That’s the message from financial advisers when it comes to planning for long-term care. Unfortunately, that planning is...
View ArticleReport: Best and worst states for working moms
(WTNH/MEDIA GENERAL) — If you are a working mom, did you know that Vermont, Minnesota and Connecticut are some of the best states for you? The website Wallethub ranks the best and worst states in the...
View ArticleNFL warns players about meat that could lead to positive drug test
NEW YORK (AP) – The NFL has warned players that some meat produced in China and Mexico may be contaminated with clenbuterol, a banned steroid. In a memo sent out by the league office, the NFL warned...
View ArticleSept. 11 classified docs, Saudi lawsuits loom large in DC
WASHINGTON (MEDIA GENERAL) – Saudi Arabia is one of America’s closest allies – and one of President Obama’s biggest headaches. “It’s complicated,” the president coolly assessed the US-Saudi...
View Article5 fun facts about the Kentucky Derby
LOUSIVILLE, Ky. (MEDIA GENERAL) — The 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby will take place Saturday, May 7 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Here are five fun facts about the race. 1. 141...
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