The latest polls from the Keystone State show Illinois Senator Barack Obama within six points of Hillary Clinton. Clinton and Obama are each vying for the majority of the state's 158 delegates, hoping a win in Pennsylvania will provide a much-needed push toward garnering the party's nomination.… 3 Comments

According to the recent Internet Security Threat Report compiled by anti-virus security provider Symantec, the number of computer viruses in circulation has surpassed a record count of one million. The report, which is issued bi-annually by the security firm, covers the second half of 2007 and concludes that almost two-thirds of the virus, worm and trojan programs currently detected were produced in the last year.… Post the First Comment

With the difficulty of diagnosing bipolar disorder, a new test provides some insight on treating patients who may have tried other medications and procedures. According to Sandy Colbs, director of Student Health Services, bipolar disorder is said to have a very strong biological basis as a chemical balance.… 1 Comment

Business travelers and vacationers alike were left waiting in already crowded airports last week due to another round of flight cancellations by American Airlines. The carrier cancelled more than 3,200 flights over a five day period because of required inspections to the MD-80 model aircraft.… Post the First Comment

CHESTERFIELD, S.C. (AP) - Students arriving Monday at a small South Carolina high school faced newly installed metal detectors and extra security because a student was arrested in what authorities said was a plan to carry out a Columbine-inspired attack. Bomb-sniffing dogs checked the hallways and classrooms at Chesterfield High School, authorities said.… Post the First Comment

While saving our environment, hybrid cars may also be putting visually impaired persons at risk. Hybrids offer better fuel economy because they alternate between a gas engine and an electric motor. While running on the electric motor these cars can be dangerously quiet when compared to traditional engine cars.… 2 Comments

MADRID, Spain (AP) - Pirates have hijacked a Spanish fishing boat with a crew of 26 off the coast of Somalia, Spain's Foreign Ministry said Monday. There were no reports of injuries in the seizure Sunday, the ministry said. It said the vessel is called Playa de Bakio, its crew fishes for tuna and is based in Spain's Basque region.… Post the First Comment

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) - A pro-Taliban leader who sent thousands of fighters against the U.S.-led invasion of Afghanistan was freed by Pakistan on Monday, and an official said his militant group signed a peace deal with the provincial government in the restive northwest.… Post the First Comment

From left: Dan DeWees, a junior criminal justice major, talks to police officers Chris Nyman and Nicole Bruno about working at the Normal Police Department. The criminal justice career and internship fair was held on Monday in the Bone Student Center. … 1 Comment

SAN ANGELO, Texas (AP) - Lab workers were set to begin taking DNA samples Monday from the more than 400 children in state custody since a raid on a polygamist compound more than two weeks ago. Officials hope the samples, to be taken from the children and their parents, will help sort out the confusing family relationships in a convoluted custody case that has strained the resources of the child welfare system and the courts.… Post the First Comment