Thursday, October 23, 2008
URBANA, Ill., Oct. 23 (UPI) -- Ten years after high school graduation, students rated as conscientious and cooperative by teachers earned more than other classmates, U.S. researchers say. The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign study challenges the idea that racial, ethnic and socioeconomic gaps... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Chicago Sun-Times Endorses Obama
CHICAGO, Oct. 18 (UPI) -- The Chicago Sun-Times has endorsed Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., for U.S. president, saying he has "a first-rate temperament to lead our nation." The newspaper, calling Obama "Chicago's adopted son" in an editorial published Saturday, said the Democrat "has the unique... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Some experts say deficit worries can wait
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 (UPI) -- Worries about the federal deficit can wait until the U.S. economy perks up again, several economic analysts said. Such a policy would be good news for political candidates running for office this fall, the Washington Times reported Friday. "Definitely in the short term,... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Nancy Reagan in hospital for pelvis injury
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 16 (UPI) -- Former first lady Nancy Reagan has been hospitalized in Los Angeles with a fractured pelvis, her spokeswoman said. Spokeswoman Joanne Drake said Reagan, 87, checked into the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center after falling at her home last week and doctors discovered she... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
New Crew, Space Tourist Arrive at Space Station
By Tariq Malik Senior Editor posted: 14 October 2008 5:49 am ET A Russian Soyuz spacecraft carrying American space tourist Richard Garriott and a new crew for the International Space Station docked at orbiting laboratory early Tuesday, where three astronauts were eagerly awaiting their arrival... Sign in to see full entry.