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Iranian imprisonment to be discussed after Omid Kokabee sentenced for additional charge

David Maly November 14, 2012

A new charge has been filed against Omid Kokabee, a former UT physics doctorate student who was jailed in Iran last year, this time for teaching other inmates. According to Kokabee’s attorney, Saeed...

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Diwali festival lights up the night sky

Christine Ayala November 14, 2012

Students celebrated Diwali, a Hindu cultural and religious tradition, with prayer, music and candles at a festival on the Main Mall Tuesday sponsored by the Hindu Students Association. Deepa Pokala, math...

President Powers is nominated for Dallas Morning News’ Texan of the Year

Alexa Ura November 14, 2012

UT President William Powers Jr. was nominated for the Dallas Morning News Texan of the Year. Powers said he appreciated the Dallas Morning News’ recognition and plans to stay focused on maintaining...

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Army Lt. Dan Choi speaks out against “don’t ask, don”t tell” policy

David Loewenberg November 14, 2012

In two years, Lt. Dan Choi went from serving as an infantry officer in the Iraq War to a vocal gay rights activist discharged from the military for being an openly gay man. Choi shared his experiences...

UT System Board of Regents to vote on future consolidating administration building

Alexa Ura November 14, 2012

The UT System Board of Regents will vote Wednesday on a proposed $102,417,000 administration building intended to consolidate offices from its five downtown buildings. The regents will vote on a 16-story...

UT System official set to retire in 2013

Alexa Ura November 14, 2012

Kenneth Shine, UT System’s executive vice chancellor for health affairs, announced Monday he plans to retire in 2013. As vice chancellor for health affairs, Shine was charged with developing health-related...

Kirby Hall considers adopting house of former professor

Joshua Fechter November 14, 2012

A fraternity may pay a local private school up to $25,000 to relocate the former home of a UT physics professor to the school’s property. Phi Gamma Delta would pay between $20,000 and $25,000 to...

Court to hear arguments in Prop 1 case

Joshua Fechter November 14, 2012

A federal court will hear arguments today over a lawsuit that could prevent the implementation of a tax increase which would help fund operations at a proposed UT medical school and teaching hospital. On...

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Former UT football head coach Darrell K Royal honored in service at Erwin Center

Lauren Giudice November 14, 2012

Friends, family, former players and students came together to celebrate the life of former Texas football coach Darrell K Royal at the Frank Erwin Center Tuesday. Head coach Mack Brown, UT President William...

UK officials question companies on taxes

The Associated Press November 13, 2012

LONDON — British law-makers on Monday accused major multinational companies of aggressive tax avoidance, amid calls by the U.K. government for a global crackdown on firms that seek to evade...

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Disaster tourists flock, gawk at Sandy wreck

The Associated Press November 13, 2012

NEW YORK — Garbage trucks, hulking military vehicles and mud-caked cars move slowly through a Staten Island waterfront neighborhood still reeling from Superstorm Sandy’s storm surge. Then comes...

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BBC scandal taints British media

The Associated Press November 13, 2012

LONDON — Few seem to be enjoying the management meltdown at the venerable BBC more than Rupert Murdoch, the News Corp. chief whose rival British newspapers have been caught up in their own lengthy,...

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