MacLaren forced to say sorry over leak accusations

EDUCATION leader Marilyne MacLaren is set to be ordered to apologise to a parent representative she accused of leaking information to the press.

Vegas police talked of 'getting' O.J. on recording

Jurors, who have been told to refrain from judging O.J. Simpson on his past, heard a recording Thursday of a police employee exulting: 'This is great. ... California can't get him. ... Now we'll be able to.'

Vegas Police Talk On Tape Of 'Getting' Simpson

Jurors who have been told to refrain from judging O.J. Simpson on his past heard a recording Thursday of a police employee exulting: "This is great. ... California can't get him. ... Now we'll be able to." Simpson is facing kidnapping, armed robbery and other charges.

Education of children in care boosted

A PACKAGE of measures designed to help the education of the 14, 000 children in care in Scotland was announced by the Scottish Government this week.

McConaughey loses temper with paparazzo

Matthew McConaughey angrily confronted a paparazzo after a triathlon in Malibu, California when the over-eager snapper got too close to the actor's newborn son Levi.

Vanderbilt researchers seek to make standardized tests accessible

(Vanderbilt University) Standardized testing is an inescapable part of modern education; however, these tests often fail to meet the needs of students with learning disabilities. Vanderbilt University Learning Sciences Institute researchers Stephen N. Elliott, Peter A. Beddow and Ryan J. Kettler have developed a decision-making instrument called the Test Accessibility and Modification Inventory to address the issue of accessibility for students with special needs.

Lopez completes triathlon

Jennifer Lopez has aced her first triathlon, finishing the gruelling event in Malibu, California in under two and a half hours

LSUHSC awarded grant to address nursing shortage

(Louisiana State University Health Science Center) LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Nursing has been awarded a $100, 000 grant by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to provide scholarships to individuals under-represented in nursing or from disadvantaged backgrounds in an accelerated nursing degree program. The funding will support ten scholarships in LSUHSC's Career Alternative RN Education, or CARE, Program, expanding enrollment and the number of fully qualified nurses prepared to practice.

USC in charge at No. 1; Georgia falls No. 3

Southern California is now a no-doubt-about-it No. 1 in the AP Top 25, and there's a new No. 2 as Georgia slipped again.

Terps stun Bears

No. 23 California was outplayed Saturday by Maryland, which held the Golden Bears without a touchdown until the closing minutes of a stunning 35-27 upset.

No Beanie: RB Wells will not play vs. USC

Ohio State running back Chris 'Beanie' Wells will not play for the fifth-ranked Buckeyes against No. 1 Southern California on Saturday night.

Weekend Watch List: We might see OSU-USC Part II in Miami

Ohio State-USC: Game of the year? Not according to Dennis Dodd, who says
a Jan. 8 rematch would be sexier. Also on tap: Fresno State needs some
stinkin' Badgers for another Top 25 clash in California.

Reliance nabs major stake in Willow

Business News: Online business specializes in cricket -- In a further sign of its global ambitions, Indian media conglom Reliance Big Entertainment has acquired a majority stake in California-based Willow TV, which claims to be the world’s leading website for live streaming of cricket events.

Tressel says Wells now 'doubtful' for USC

Ohio State coach Jim Tressel says it's doubtful that starting tailback Chris 'Beanie' Wells will play Saturday night against top-ranked Southern California.

Rodriguez Saves 60th Game As Angels Beat Rangers

Francisco Rodriguez earned his 60th save and Garret Anderson homered and drove in three runs to help the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers 7-3 Saturday night.

Red Sox Clinch Tie For Wild Card

David Ortiz hit a two-run homer, Daisuke Matsuzaka remained unbeaten on the road and the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-0 on Sunday to clinch at least a tie for the AL wild-card.

Selanne Will Participate In Ducks' Camp

Teemu Selanne has signed a tryout agreement with the Anaheim Ducks
while negotiations continue on a standard contract for the 10-time
All-Star forward.

Phillies Beat Marlins To Regain 1st In NL East

The game was as tight as the NL East standings, and at the end of the night, the Philadelphia Phillies led both. Philadelphia went ahead, fell behind, rallied and held on Saturday, escaping threats in the final three innings to beat the Florida Marlins 3-2 and reclaim first place from the New York Mets.

Bryant Field Goal Lifts Bucs Over Bears

Brian Griese saved his big shot for the last moment. Griese set up Matt Bryant's winning 21-yard field goal in overtime with a 38-yard pass to Antonio Bryant, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rallied to beat the Chicago Bears 27-24 on Sunday.

Dempster Gets 17th Win As Cubs Roll

Ryan Dempster earned his 17th victory as the Chicago Cubs kept on winning a day after clinching the NL Central title, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 Sunday in their regular-season wrapup at Wrigley Field.

Danks, White Sox Shut Out Royals

John Danks and two relievers combined on a four-hitter and Paul Konerko hit a two-run homer as the AL Central-leading Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 3-0 on Sunday.

Americans Reclaim Ryder Cup From Europe

U.S. captain Paul Azinger sprinted up the stairs to the clubhouse
balcony and grabbed the biggest bottle of champagne he could find to
join an American celebration he felt was a long time coming in the
Ryder Cup.

Biffle Makes Late Pass For 2nd Straight Chase Win

Greg Biffle finished a middling regular season as a driver who just couldn't win. Now, he's the one who simply can't lose. Biffle
traded a lengthy winless streak for a winning one when it mattered
most. He made it a sparkling 2-for-2 in the NASCAR Chase for the championship
Sunday.

Yankee Stadium Going, Going, Gone After 85 Years

Even Yogi Berra knew this was the end. As baseball said farewell to Yankee Stadium, one of the game's most
beloved players stood beneath the stands in a full vintage uniform. Now
83, the man who coined the phrase "it ain't over till it's over" put
his own stamp on the day. "I'm sorry to see it over, I'll tell you that, " Berra said.