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BC-AP News Digest 3 am 04/23/2015 02:57am • Here are the AP's latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. ----------------------------- NEW & DEVELOPING ----------------------------- BOSTON MARATHON BOMBING — Penalty phase to continue at 9 a.m. SENATE-ATTORNEY GENERAL — Senate confirmation vote on attorne 4 Tips for Managing Veterans 04/15/2015 08:00pm • In the late 80s, Peter Gudmundsson went from overseeing artillery and military intelligence in the Marines to executing mergers and acquisitions on Wall Street. Before starting at the major investment firm, he read an 850-page history of the company and American finance -- but his new colleagues did Managing Your Mom or Dad's Money 04/14/2015 08:00pm • Shortly after Terrie Hull's mother got in a car accident in 2011 that caused brain damage, her mother married a man Hull didn't trust. Soon, Hull learned her instincts had been right: Her mom, under her new husband's guidance, accused Hull of stealing money from her. Hull and her husband Jon, who l Food safety touted amid concern over listeria recalls 04/09/2015 06:02pm • WASHINGTON -- First ice cream, now hummus. The nation is seeing another series of food recalls. This time, the culprit is a type of bacteria called listeria. "It is a very, very tricky bug and it requires a great deal of diligence," says Dr. Robert Lawrence,  director of the Center for a Liv Arab Region Universities Expand Medical Education Options 03/24/2015 08:00pm • When Iqbal El-Assaad graduated in 2013, she not only earned a medical degree but also the distinction of being one of the world's youngest doctors. At age 20, the Palestinian received a medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar. And El-Assaad isn't alone. Countries and universities 7 Red Flags to Watch for When Choosing a Nursing Home 03/04/2015 07:00pm • The in-person advantageIf you do it right, choosing a nursing home isn't easy. "It could take days and several conversations and several good cries to make sure that ... your loved one in a place where their needs will be met," says Greg Crist, spokesman for the American Health Care Association. An Weed in D.C. -- what's legal, what's not 02/26/2015 10:28am • WASHINGTON — As of 12:01 a.m. Thursday, marijuana became legal in the District of Columbia. Here's information provided by the D.C. Government on what is legal and illegal under Initiative 71 — the ballot initiative that was approved by D.C. voters in November 2014. Q: When will Initiative Is Drama Queen (or King) a Real Diagnosis? 02/24/2015 07:00pm • Life of the party or impulsive attention seeker? Vivacious co-worker or workplace nightmare? Charming friend or emotional drain? Theatrical flair can be attractive -- but constant bouts of drama combined with risky behavior could be a sign of a mental health condition. Here's a look at histrionic pe Consider Whether to Take an Online Course at Community College 02/24/2015 07:00pm • For professionals who want to gain new workplace skills without the time investment of a degree program, online community college courses can provide an affordable and accessible option. Whether it's the best option, though, depends greatly on an employee's needs. Though experts say the way employ Pharmacy Deserts: Another Way Your Address May Affect Your Health 02/18/2015 07:00pm • You may have heard of food deserts -- communities that lack access to fresh produce and other healthy foods. Now researchers in Chicago have found another type of desert, one that could play a similarly significant role in U.S. health disparities. Pharmacy deserts are communities without access to 2016 Best Graduate Schools Rankings Coming Soon 02/16/2015 07:00pm • U.S. News will reveal new rankings of graduate schools for business, law, education, engineering and medicine on usnews.com March 10. As part of the 2016 Best Graduate Schools rankings, U.S. News will also rank master's programs in nursing based on both statistical and reputational data for the firs Obama signs veterans suicide prevention bill 02/12/2015 09:51pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Acknowledging the struggles of the nation's veterans, President Barack Obama on Thursday signed legislation intended to reduce a military suicide epidemic that is claiming lives by the day. "If you are hurting, know this. You are not forgotten," Obama said, addressing soldiers an 4 Ways to Invest in Baby Boomers 02/09/2015 07:00pm • For the moment, put aside your love affair with social media and forget the jokes about Viagra and adult diapers. Just consider that there might be a way to profit, not from the next new thing, but from the old, familiar baby boomers. More than 3 million baby boomers turned 65 in 2014. Another 3 m Backlash for 'Fifty Shades,' national group says film sends wrong message 02/06/2015 01:19pm • WASHINGTON - The D.C.-based National Center on Sexual Exploitation is calling for a boycott of the new movie "Fifty Shades of Grey," saying it glamorizes sexual violence. Based on the book series, which has sold more than 100 million copies worldwide, ticket pre-sales are surging in advances of t 6 Reasons You Shouldn't Retire Early 02/04/2015 07:00pm • Early retirement is a dream for those who don't like their job. But as tempting as early retirement might be, it's not always the best option. Retiring early could obviously have a negative impact on your finances, but also on your social life and even your health. Here's why it's not always a good