Nov 20th, 2008 · The nation's largest university system says huge budget cuts mean it won't be able to accept all eligible student applicants. The California State University traditionally has accepted every student with at least a B average. Now it is on the verge of raising its academic standards and pushing up its application deadlines. Those actions are expected to hurt low-income students with few academic choices.
Oct 16th, 2008 · Irish bookmaker Paddy Power has declared the U.S. presidential race over. It said it will go ahead and pay out those betters who put their money on Barack Obama any time before Thursday's deadline.
Oct 8th, 2008 · Oct. 10 is the deadline for the Alaska Legislature's investigation into whether Gov. Sarah Palin abused her office to get her former brother-in-law fired. Some Alaskans have found the whole experience to be a little too intense for their tastes.
Oct 2nd, 2008 · Just 33 days are left until Election Day, and voter registration deadlines are quickly approaching. News & Notes kicks off this month's series on voting with information you need to know to make sure your voice is heard.
Jul 29th, 2008 · The troop surge that began in early 2007 is supposed to end this week. The U.S. and Iraq are also due to reach a diplomatic agreement on bases. What are the odds both deadlines will be met?
Jul 21st, 2008 · The Chinese government set an ambitious Aug. 1 deadline for providing temporary housing to survivors of the May 12 earthquake. Prefabricated shelters have been constructed in many areas, but many residents remain without accommodations.
Jul 21st, 2008 · The Chinese Government set an ambitious Aug. 1 deadline for providing temporary housing to survivors of the May earthquake. Prefabricated shelters have been constructed in many areas, but many residents remain without accommodations.
Jul 19th, 2008 · There was a lot of buzz when it was announced that American and Iranian diplomats would sit at the same table for talks on Iran's nuclear program. Just how effective Saturday's talks were remains to be seen. What is clear is that Iran faces a new deadline and the threat of more sanctions.