The 68-29 roll call Wednesday by which the Senate passed legislation giving tax breaks to companies that hire unemployed workers. A "yes" vote is a vote to pass the bill. Voting yes were 55 Democrats, 11 Republicans and 2 independents. Voting no were 1 Democrat and 28 ...

Ernie Kent, the winningest coach in Oregon history, was dismissed Tuesday after 13 seasons with his alma mater. "You may find a better basketball coach, but I don't think you'll find anybody that has the passion and love that I have for this university," said Kent, who ...

Ashton Eaton's teammates tried to keep quiet as he approached a world record in the heptathlon — as if the Oregon senior was somehow unaware of how close he was to Dan O'Brien's mark. "I think everybody thought I didn't know ...

Major companies tentatively scheduled to report quarterly earnings next week: Monday No major releases. Tuesday NEW YORK — Discover Financial Services releases quarterly financial results. Wednesday BEAVERTON, Ore. — Nike Inc. releases quarterly financial results. Thursday MEMPHIS, Tenn. — FedEx Corp. releases quarterly financial results. SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Palm Inc ...