President Barack Obama wants to make it easier to size up the cost of college. As part of his broad plans to make college more affordable, Obama said Friday that he would push for financial aid "shopping sheets" that make it easier for families to comparison shop between schools. Read More

The University of Denver Sturm College of Law is holding a summit on federal and state marijuana laws. Those attending the gathering on Friday include marijuana providers, attorneys and experts. Colorado's booming medical marijuana industry is regulated like no other. Public officials say they are tracking, measuring and taxing pot from seed to sale after voters approved the use of medical marijuana. Read More

Boston College coach Steve Donahue has nine freshmen on his roster, and four in his starting lineup. Sometimes, the amount of on-the-job training they get depends on the pace of the game. Eventually, he said, he knows they will run out of steam. The Eagles did that after surging to tie No. 19 Virginia at 44-44 with 10:25 to play Thursday night, only to see the Cavaliers then launch a 20-3 run on their way to a 66-49 victory. Read More

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke will take a brief step back into his former life as a college professor. The Fed says Bernanke will deliver four lectures on the Federal Reserve and its role in the economy for an undergraduate course at the George Washington University School of Business in March. Bernanke, who was a Princeton University economics professor before coming to Washington, will deliver the lectures on March 20, 22, 27 and 29. Read More