WASHINGTON (AP) -- American companies could collect and use genetic information about employees on a voluntary basis only to monitor potential workplace health hazards under legislation proposed Tuesday...

It's too early to talk about March Madness, but maybe January gee-whiz! would be more appropriate. The race for the McNaughton Cup -- given to the winner of the WCHA regular season championship -- is...

PARIS (AP) -- Contending that peace is impossible without prosperity, Yasser Arafat and former Israeli leader Shimon Peres signed a World Bank accord Tuesday that will pour up to $200 million into businesses...

Former Academic Health Center provost William Brody rekindled his Minnesota ties Monday when he won a seat on Medtronic Inc.'s board of directors. Brody left the University in 1996 to become head of Johns...

ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) -- In the latest attacks to beset the country, hospital sources said Tuesday that four people were killed and 24 injured -- two critically -- in a bus explosion in Ben Aknoun, in...

An educational adventure in Guatemala that turned into a nightmare for a group of American college students Friday has stirred up new debate over the risks of study abroad programs in Latin America. A...

Elaine Richardson's desk is piled high with papers and her computer sits in constant e-mail mode. The voice-mail light on her phone is blinking and students keep coming in. She runs her painted nails...

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- In life, Larry Hillblom -- the "H" in DHL Worldwide Express -- was known for his money-making zest. But his death revealed a private passion: an alleged penchant for bedding young...

University student employees taking at least six credits are exempt from paying social security taxes, according to an IRS ruling Friday. The decision affects all higher learning institutions by more...

ANN ARBOR, Mich. --Throughout much of Tuesday's game at Crisler Arena, a Michigan fan held up a yellow sign with this simple, black-lettered statement: "Free Chris Webber." The placard was a reference,...