These university systems are participating in a group that has pledged to cut achievement gaps between low-income and minority students and others in half by 2015.
Prime-Time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen Media Research for Oct. 22-28. Listings include the week's ranking, with viewership for the week and season-to-date rankings in parentheses. An "X" in parentheses denotes a one-time-only presentation.
Gov. Ed Rendell rescinded a policy Friday that had kept the state's list of polling places hidden from the public because of terrorism fears.
A look at the measures announced Thursday by President Nicolas Sarkozy to improve France's environmental reputation:
Targets of new sanctions against Iran Thursday, according to a government fact sheet:
Prime-Time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen Media Research for Oct. 15-21. Listings include the week's ranking, with viewership for the week and season-to-date rankings in parentheses. An "X" in parentheses denotes a one-time-only presentation.
Audio and video messages from al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden since Sept. 11, 2001:
A list of the 23 new cardinals named Wednesday by Pope Benedict XVI, 18 of whom are under age 80 and thus eligible to elect a future pontiff:
Prime-Time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen Media Research for Oct. 8-14. Listings include the week's ranking, with viewership for the week and season-to-date rankings in parentheses. An "X" in parentheses denotes a one-time-only presentation.
Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen Media Research for Oct. 1-7. Listings include the week's ranking, with viewership for the week and season-to-date rankings in parentheses. An "X" in parentheses denotes a one-time-only presentation.
Recent winners of the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine, and their research, according to the Nobel Foundation:
Beyonce Knowles, Jennifer Lopez and Gwen Stefani are among the stylish stars on People magazine's list of best dressed women of 2007.
List of model names and product numbers for the nearly 9 million recalled Mattel Inc. toys, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission:
List of model names and product numbers for the nearly 1 million recalled Fisher-Price toys, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission:
Castleberry's Food Co. has recalled more than 90 chili sauce, hash and other canned meat products since the Food and Drug Administration released a warning about the suspected source of a botulism outbreak.
New allegations tie Sen. David Vitter to a high-priced brothel in his hometown, one day after he publicly apologized for his connection to an alleged prostitution ring in Washington, D.C.
A woman accused of running a prostitution ring in the nation's capital is free to distribute thousands of pages of phone records after a federal judge lifted a restraining order on Thursday.
Winners announced at Tuesday's 42nd annual Academy of Country Music Awards:
A woman accused of running a Washington-area prostitution ring detailed her business in a highly anticipated TV interview Friday night but identified no new well-known clients.
Another day, another list. But what the heck, this one is a "What is Sexy?" rundown from Victoria's Secret.
The movies in competition at the Cannes Film Festival as announced Thursday, listed by director and director's nationality, followed by special out-of-compeition showings. Festival runs May 16-27.
A woman charged with running a prostitution ring in the nation's capital made good on her threat to identify high-profile clients, listing a military strategist known for his "shock and awe" combat theories as a regular customer in court documents Thursday.
As the US prepares for what is arguably the most open presidential election since 1928, the last time there was no incumbent president or vice-president on the ballot, the Daily Telegraph's Washington correspondents compile a list of the 100 most influential liberals and conserva …
...Sleeping pills advertised for children, dangerous toys and bottled water taken from local reservoirs are among the world's worst products, a global consumer group said Monday.
As creatures of habit, who like to repeat the same behavior, our personal finance habits have an enormous impact on our financial well being. Unfortunately, all too many people fall victim to the same common money mistakes.
If you're looking for something to do this weekend, here are a couple places that are always poppin!
For Blog Action Day, here are 5 simple things you can do to reduce your carbon footprint.
The recommendations are found in the books How to Read a Book by Mortimer J. Adler and Charles van Doren, and The Well-Educated Mind by Susan Wise Bauer, both of which I believe are high-quality books.
In the forefront on the debate of games as art have been ICO and Shadow of the Colossus since their inception. With the release of the upcoming Team ICO PS3 game it appears a new blog has popped up to report on it.
...According to MSNBC.com. Halo? Ms. Pac Man?! I'll save you the click through and run through them here. Super Mario Bros. Halo Ms. Pac Man The Legend of Zelda Final Fantasy 7 Ugh. Discuss.
Ever wondered why so many people have their accounts hacked, lose data, are victims of identity theft? Perhaps it has something to do with the most common passwords that are used, or rather the methodologies for choosing them? New research from McAfee reveals all...
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America is getting dumber. Here are the reasons why:
Don't let the fact that this is from Cracked.com fool you. This is a very detailed and interesting write-up on the future of video games.
W Magazine has named the most influential people and places in the fashion world. The names will be published in the upcoming October issue of W Magazine which will be available on the news stands September 21st.
The only shield against sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy. The condom was thought to have been in use since 3,000 years ago when an Egyptian drawing of a condom being worn was found. The reduced sensation of the average condom prolongs performance.
Over the last several years, George Bush has remained steadfast in his view that "pulling out early" in Iraq would create massive problems on the world stage -- but mostly for America.
6) Letting food spoil in the fridge: Yes, we know you meant to make it for dinner, but then Betty called and you went to see that new movie and... and...
With 19 Social Network Aggregators and more most likely coming from the comments, I'm assuming we're going to start needing Social Network Aggregator Aggregators...
While the number of deaths from cancer has been declining, many malignancies could be prevented by exercising, eating right, maintaining a healthy weight and not smoking, a new federal report finds.
BOOKS are like old friends - always there when you need them. STM arts editor Jan Hallam picks of her favourite companions.
I received an e-mail Wednesday night from a friend saying his wife has been kidding about her passion for the Orioles all these years. That'll happen when your team suffers one of the worst losses in history.
A new report by The Nature Conservancy checks off the top 10 threats to marine conservation in South America. The No. 1 villain: Overfishing, but developmental pressures and myriad environmental challenges are no slouches either.
August 19, 2007 -- Ron Jeremy, Jenna Jameson - get ready to stand and be counted. The Department of Justice wants to come up with an official list of every porn star in America - and slap stiff penalties on producers who don't cooperate.
There are so many astounding science fiction books out there that this has been one of the hardest lists for me to put together. I have added and culled but finally I have a list of the most important 15 Science Fiction Books of all time.
Unlike traditional music genres like pop, rock and country, whose artists generally make the bulk of their money selling albums and touring, hip-hop has spawned an impressive cadre of musicians-cum-entrepreneurs who have parlayed their fame into lucrative entertainment empires.