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UPS ceases funding for Boy Scouts

The Associated Press November 13, 2012

ATLANTA — The philanthropic arm of shipping giant UPS said it will no longer give money to the Boy Scouts of America as long as the group discriminates against gays, the second major corporation...

Local temperatures drop, forecasts predict freeze

Joan Vinson November 13, 2012

A cold front blew into Austin on Monday and will leave lows approaching freezing until Thursday. In Austin the high temperatures will be in the 60s and lows in the 30s and 40s through Thursday, with wind...

Student organizations coordinate campus-wide food drive

Bobby Blanchard November 13, 2012

UT student organizations joined together to launch a campus-wide canned food drive this week, with the goal of collecting 1,000 cans for the Capital Area Food Bank. Neighborhood Longhorns Program, a nonprofit...

University Co-op to order sweatshop-free apparel from factory with fair conditions

David Maly November 13, 2012

Members of the UT chapter of United Students Against Sweatshops are continuing their efforts to make UT apparel sweatshop-free — this time by getting the University Co-op to purchase $53,000 worth...

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Veterans Day compels student veterans to reflect on experiences

Taylor Hampton November 13, 2012

ROTC students take down the American flag and the Prisoner of War flag on the South mall Monday afternoon. Photo Credit: Fanny Trang | Daily Texan Staff     Student members of UT’s...

SH130 accident inquiry continues

David Maly November 13, 2012

Police said they are still investigating the first fatal accident to occur on the new stretch of State Highway 130 that, at 85 miles per hour, has the highest speed limit in the nation. Police said an...

Senators, representatives file bills regarding higher education for new Texas Legislative session

Alexa Ura November 13, 2012

Monday marked the first day of filing bills for the 83rd session of the Texas Legislature, and several bills related to higher education have already been filed. A total of 231 bills were filed with...

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Veterans Appreciation Week events commence

Carly Coen November 13, 2012

UT’s Student Veteran Services paid tribute to veterans enrolled in the University with a display of American flags arranged in the shape of the Longhorn logo to kick off Veterans Appreciation Week...

Women’s track coach placed on paid administrative leave

David Leffler November 13, 2012

The University of Texas women’s track and field head coach Beverly Kearney has been placed on paid administrative leave, according to a University statement released Monday. Since Kearney became...

2013 austerity budget approved by Greece

The Associated Press November 12, 2012

ATHENS, Greece — Greek lawmakers approved the country’s 2013 austerity budget early Monday, an essential step in Greece’s efforts to persuade its international creditors to unblock a...

Syrian opposition reaches unity deal

The Associated Press November 12, 2012

DOHA, Qatar — Syrian anti-government groups struck a deal Sunday under intense international pressure to form a new opposition leadership that will include representatives from the country’s...

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CIA director resigns in wake of affair

The Associated Press November 12, 2012

WASHINGTON — Members of Congress said Sunday they want to know more details about the FBI investigation that revealed an extramarital affair between ex-CIA director David Petraeus and his biographer,...

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