Topic: University of California System

The ABCs of healthcare: a glossary of the key plans

Understanding co-ops, public options, and single-payer plans is central to understanding the debate.

Volcano says aloha to world's largest telescope

Opinion: Ricci and the future of race in America

We're witnessing the beginning of the end of affirmative action.

California crisis a threat to US economic recovery

Economists worry that the budget deficit could hurt the state just as it has begun showing signs of recovery.

The Monitor's View: Lessons for Obama's education goals in the SAT

The shakiness of the college admissions test is a warning about setting national standards for states.

How green are trains, public transportation, and hybrid cars? It depends.

Job searching? This week's unusual offerings.

The cost of gay marriage – in dollars and cents

As states like California grapple over gay marriage, New England has found that it can be a small fillip to the economy.

Pressed on Palestinian state, Netanyahu changes the subject – to Iran

Ahead of his Monday meeting with Obama, who supports a two-state solution, the Israeli prime minister wants to make Iran's nuclear ambitions the focus of regional diplomacy.

Animal-rights activists get personal in wave of California attacks

Last week's firebombing of a UCLA scientist's car is the latest in a string of incidents.

Real estate woes seep into malls, office towers

The Treasury readies $1 trillion to buoy faltering properties.

Drought hits California farmers hard

Some wonder if they’ll survive without rain, despite water conservation measures.

Food prices ease, but thriftier shopping habits remain

The slow economy has sustained a trend to home-cooked comfort food.

Can energy efficiency brighten a dark economy?

Though part of the stimulus plan, it isn’t likely to create lots of new jobs anytime soon. Still, efficiency can have other big payoffs.

Stock-market buzz: Bees and fingers point out trends

Scientists examine bee dances and the hands of traders to determine where the market is headed.

Pilot was a 'hero,' but are more coming along for airlines to hire?

There are fewer military pilots to draw from, plus economic difficulties in the industry.

With fewer jobs, fewer illegal immigrants

The US recession and stricter law enforcement are keeping many Hispanics from coming.

Georgia’s US Senate runoff has broader political importance

The post-election vote could tighten Democrats’ grip on Capitol Hill while giving GOP stars a chance to shine.

How to spur action on climate change

Behaviorists weigh in on how to motivate change. A green-themed soap opera, perhaps?

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Study: Privatization could avert fisheries' collapse

Ike evacuation: 'Hurricane amnesty' to help Gulf's illegal immigrants

But increased raids this past year mean that many undocumented may choose to stay in the storm zone.

Voters weighing Obama, McCain tax plans

Nearly 3 in 4 see taxes and budget deficits as 'extremely' or 'very' important in the 2008 campaign.

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