Jill McGinnity squints at an ultrasound monitor, pointing with a smile to the faint gray outline of a tiny beating heart. Although ultrasound is an increasingly common technique, at least one aspect separates...

BELFAST, Northern Ireland (AP) -- Knowing their choices could make or break their province's historic peace agreement, Northern Ireland's voters selected the people Thursday who will govern their divided...

In an ongoing campaign to boost bicycle commuting, three local organizations last week released an updated Twin Cities Bicycle Map and Commuter Guide. Created by a joint effort of University staff members,...

When the Twin Cities needed to reduce the Canada goose population, city officials turned to University goose researcher Jim Cooper. Since beginning a controversial program that puts adult geese on the...

President Clinton's upcoming visit to China carries with it tension and hope. As the last remaining communist superpower, China's track record of human rights abuses and restrictions on freedom of speech...

More incoming University freshmen will call study lounges home next fall as early predictions from housing administrators once again show an overflow of student interest in and a shortage of adequate...

Three Gophers athletes received awards from the Midwest Sports Channel on Thursday night at the Target Center. Minnesota soccer player Jennifer McElmury, wrestler Tim Hartung and football player Ryan...

Dusty, moldy, old and in-the-way junk -- 800 tons of it -- is out of University buildings and into recycling centers. Some of the more interesting items they found sit on display at Morrill Hall. University...

When the Minnesota Timberwolves' first round pick in Wednesday's NBA Draft was ready to be announced, many Gophers supporters held their breath, hoping for Sam Jacobson's name to be called. Radoslav Nesterovic,...

(U-Wire) BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Girl Power. The Spice Girls have made this term popular recently, but the women of the WNBA and the ABL are making it a reality. Young girls now have female sports role models...