BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Former Gov. Edwin Edwards appears to have lost his bid to get out of prison early. As the final moments ticked away on the President George Bush's term in office, Edwards...

The Princeton Review and USA Today teamed up to compile a list of the Top 100 "Best Value" public and private universities and colleges of 2009.Five Southeastern Conference schools are among the top 100,...

WASHINGTON (AP) — At precisely 12:01 p.m. EST, the White House Web site, the online bastion of the Bush administration for the past eight years, was updated to reflect President Barack Obama's assumption...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Stepping into history, Barack Hussein Obama grasped the reins of power as America's first black president on Tuesday, saying the nation must choose "hope over fear, unity of purpose...

WASHINGTON (AP) — As he became a precedent-shattering president Tuesday, Barack Obama wrapped himself in America's deepest traditions, invoking God, the Bible, the Founding Fathers, cherished documents...

LONDON (AP) — A world made weary by war, recession, joblessness and fear shed its collective burden Tuesday to celebrate the arrival of a new American president. Bulls and goats were slaughtered...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Mall pulsed with celebration and history Tuesday as a vast, excited crowd bore witness to a transfer of power like none other. Energized by Barack Obama's moment, hundreds...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama's aides sent text messages to tens of thousands of people about crowd control, public transportation and even the weather Tuesday as he took the oath of office...

Information Technology Services and Student Life are working to ensure students hoping to watch today's inauguration ceremonies of President-Elect Barack Obama will have no shortage of options to view...

WASHINGTON (AP) — From the best seats in the house, Barack Obama's inauguration proved to be a mix of serious reflection and fraternity-like ribbing with a dash of celebrity gazing. A select group...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Tuesday swiftly approved six members of President Barack Obama's Cabinet, but put off for a day the vote on his choice to be secretary of state, Hillary Clinton. The...