Rules would cut federal aid to some for-profit colleges, target ‘unsustainable’ debt

Proposed federal rules target for-profit colleges

Saban rant on unscrupulous agents just beginning of college football hypocrisy

Pimps? Really, Nick? What are quick-buck coaches?

Columbia Sportswear second-quarter loss widens 7 percent on higher costs

Columbia Sportswear 2Q loss widens 7 pct

PORTLAND, Ore. — Columbia Sportswear Co. said Thursday that its second-quarter loss widened, as costs outweighed better sales of its sportswear and outerwear.

Former Nevada Gov. Kenny Guinn dies after fall from roof of home in Las Vegas

Former Nev. Gov. Kenny Guinn dies in Las Vegas

Military resumes education grants for spouses, but cuts off senior personnel; officers protest

DoD limits education grants to military spouses

ISRO engaged in satellite mapping of wetlands

NEW DELHI - The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is engaged in the satellite mapping of the country’s wetlands and will complete the project by the end of August, Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh said Thursday.

India unveils $30 laptop

NEW DELHI - India Thursday unveiled a Rs.1,500 (around $30) laptop designed specifically for students.

No leather shoes in Himachal government schools

SHIMLA - Leather shoes are to be barred from government schools in Himachal Pradesh because they are not environment friendly.

Walkout in Kerala assembly over pact with colleges

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - Kerala’s Congress-led opposition Thursday walked out of the state assembly over what it termed a serious flaw in the pact between the state government and self-financing medical colleges in the state.

School bans football as kids copy World Cup ‘cheats’

LONDON - A primary school in Britain has banned football after its pupils were found copying the cheating and fouling tactics displayed by international stars in the World Cup.