Scotland moved a step closer Monday to a vote on independence after Scottish and British leaders signed a deal laying the groundwork for a popular referendum that could radically alter the shape of the United Kingdom.

At odds early and often, Joe Biden and Republican Paul Ryan squabbled over the economy, taxes, Medicare and more Thursday night in a contentious, interruption-filled debate. “That is a bunch of malarkey,” the vice president retorted after a particularly tough Ryan attack on the administration’s foreign policy.

A bear stands resolute in the front yard of retired Baylor professor and alum Dr. Richard “Dick” Couey.

Baylor received an “A” for its superior core curriculum for the third consecutive year in a study done by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni.

Baylor is the only Big 12 university out of the 21 institutions in the nation to earn an “A.”

People don’t have to hunt for autographs Saturday.

A book signing featuring local authors, Baylor alumni and current Baylor students will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Baylor Bookstore. Fourteen authors will be present.