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The Monitor's 2012 Pro Football Hall of Fame picks

The Christian Science Monitor has taken a hard look at the 17 nominees for enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and picked seven men who would get our vote.

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Donna Summer was Queen of Disco

Her family released a statement, saying Summer died Thursday morning and that they 'are at peace celebrating her extraordinary life and her continued legacy.'
Prison-bound, a grave Rod Blagojevich bids farewell to his public

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is slated to report to prison Thursday to serve a sentence for corruption. On Wednesday he bade a public goodbye at an event that was half solemn, half street fair.
The Monitor's 2012 Pro Football Hall of Fame picks

The Christian Science Monitor has taken a hard look at the 17 nominees for enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and picked seven men who would get our vote.
Obama deportation policy could be 'nightmare' for law enforcement

The Obama administration says its new deportation policy will focus only on the worst criminals, not college kids and maids. But that could make the jobs of law enforcement – from local cops to federal agents – much more complicated.
Patents battle for TiVo, EchoStar moves forward

Patents involving technology in rival set-top boxes are at heart of the companies' suits. EchoStar's suit has been whittled down from four patents to just one.
Canada earthquake measures 5.0; shakes Ottawa, Toronto, and U.S.

Canada earthquake: Parliament building in Ottawa evacuated. Workers also left buildings in Toronto
Inner-city Chicago charter school has perfect college acceptance rate

College acceptance: At Chicago's Urban Prep charter school, all male and all black, every member of the first graduating class got into a four-year college.
Midwest gets a jump on high-speed rail

Illinois is starting projects such as the renovation of Chicago's Union Station to prepare for the $1.2 billion infusion of federal money for high-speed rail.
Temporary Protected Status for Haitians: not an amnesty card for illegal immigrants

As the leading democracy of the Western Hemisphere, the US should be proud of its efforts to assist Haiti as it emerges from the rubble.
Garden railways popular at holiday time, and year-round

Putting small trains in an outdoor garden setting is growing in popularity and is an especially popular display at holiday time.
Will Obama victory end racial-identity politics?

The Democrat's qualifications, not race, sealed his victory, African-Americans say.
The rush is on to vote early

Obama seems to be benefiting so far, but McCain forces are hustling to get their supporters out, too.
Students eye cheaper colleges as crisis deepens

Nearly 6 in 10 are considering less prestigious schools in order to trim costs, a survey finds.
Essay: The moon we all share

No matter where we are or what we do, the same silvery satellite shines on all of us.