Sunday, November 8, 2009

Oregon

Scientists Find Cause of 2008 Earthquake Swarm

Discovery suggests a plate off Oregon's coast is actively converging with the North American continent. more >>

Taking the Pulse of Ocean Dead Zones

Researchers use robotic sea gliders to unravel the mystery of Oregon's coastal die-offs. more >>

Colleges Play the Name Game

Many colleges are switching names to attract students, but are some schools profiting from confusion? more >>

Oregon University System Plans Green Building

The Portland State University building would test people's tolerance for "going green." more >>

University of Oregon Commencement Back on Schedule

Court Ruling Helps Special-Needs Students

A Supreme Court decision gives families more options for getting help for students with special needs. more >>

Oregon Loggers See Energy In Waste Wood

Who Pays for Special Education: Parents or Districts?

A Supreme Court decision on when public schools must reimburse parents of special-ed students for private school tuition more >>

How Safe Is Your College Savings Account?

Some families could be hit hard by the 529 savings plans losses in Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Alabama. more >>

Oregon Governor Says Nation at a Green Turning Point

Do Bicyclists Deserve to be Taxed?

One Oregon lawmaker thinks so. more >>

Equine Justice: Oregon Senate Passes Bill Making Horse Abandonment a Crime

The flagging economy is no excuse to abandon your horse. more >>

Oregon Student Newspaper on Strike

Editors demand autonomy from board of directors. more >>

10 Things You Didn't Know About Jeff Merkley

Merkley was elected to the U.S. Senate from Oregon. more >>

Fact Sheet: Gordon Smith vs. Jeff Merkley in Oregon's U.S. Senate Race

Things you didn't know about the Oregon senate race more >>

How I'm Using My Bailout Cash: Umpqua Bank

Oregon bank CEO lays out his plans for the capital he's getting from the Feds. more >>

Obama Draws Nearer Nomination With Oregon Win

Clinton takes Kentucky by a large margin, but Obama marches toward the majority he needs. more >>

Can Obama Win White Voters?

Questions linger about Obama and conservative Dems. more >>

News Buzz: Voting in Oregon and Kentucky, China's Quake Trauma, and More

After today's primaries, the Obama campaign is ready to claim the nomination and move on. more >>

Obama Leads in Oregon, Clinton in Kentucky

Obama hopes to move closer to a majority with a big win in Oregon. more >>

Oregon Primary Facts and Figures

Results through the years, and 3 things you didn't know. more >>

Oregon Man Wins Teacher of the Year Award

The former forester brings a 'Die Hard' approach to teaching. more >>

Morning Buzz: March 4, 2008

Called semi-Super Tuesday and Super Tuesday No. 2 by some, today voters in Ohio, Texas, Rhode Island, and Vermont head to the polls and could finally decide the fate of the tight race for the Democratic nomination. Both Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton remained positive last night; however, both teams acknowledged that close votes and split decisions could lead to another month, at least, of drawing out this battle. The next big primary comes April 22, when Pennsylvanians make their choice. more >>

Trail Mix

Daily updates from campuses nationwide. more >>

U.S. News Weekly

Smart analysis, insightful reporting, in-depth perspective—in a new, digital format.

View sample page 2 View sample page 2View sample page 3View sample page 4View sample page 5

advertisement

NEWSLETTER

Sign up today for the latest headlines from U.S. News & World Report delivered to you free.

RSS FEEDS

Personalize your U.S. News with our feeds of blogs and breaking news headlines.

USNews MOBILE

U.S. News daily briefings are also available on your mobile device.

Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our Terms and Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy.
Make USNews.com your home page.