Jump in U.S. college enrollment highest in 40 years
WASHINGTON - The nation's colleges are attracting record numbers of new students as more Hispanics finish high school and young adults opt to pursue a higher education rather than languish in a weak job market. More »
S.C. Dems uphold U.S. Senate primary shocker
COLUMBIA, S.C. - South Carolina Democratic Party officials last week upheld a surprising U.S. Senate primary win by an unemployed military veteran, nixing a protest lodged by their favored candidate that could have required a new vote. More »
Clinton-led commission starts up in Haiti
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - Former U.S. President Bill Clinton officially inaugurated the commission overseeing Haiti's post-earthquake reconstruction last Thursday, pledging to accelerate and organize a process that has raised less than 1 percent of the money promised by international donors. More »
Capitol culture: Slaves who built Capitol honored
WASHINGTON - African American slaves sweated in the summer heat and shivered in the winter's cold while helping to build the U.S. Capitol. Congress took note of their service and sacrifice last Wednesday by erecting commemorative plaques inside the Capitol in their honor. Lawmakers said the memorials will ensure that the contributions of slaves in building one of the world's most recognizable buildings are never again forgotten. More »
