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Measles deaths have plummeted over a decade

The Associated Press April 25, 2012

LONDON — The number of measles deaths worldwide has apparently dropped by about three-quarters over a decade, according to a new study by the World Health Organization and others. Most of the deaths...

Gov’t: New case of mad cow disease in California

The Associated Press April 25, 2012

WASHINGTON — The first new case of mad cow disease in the U.S. since 2006 has been discovered in a dairy cow in California, but health authorities said Tuesday the animal never was a threat to the...

Boredom, discontent set in among Kony hunters

The Associated Press April 25, 2012

DJEMA, Central African Republic — An Internet campaign that’s gone viral aims to capture notorious rebel leader Joseph Kony, but Ugandan foot soldiers who have spent years searching for the...

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Murdoch testimony spotlights UK Olympics minister

The Associated Press April 25, 2012

LONDON — News Corp. executive James Murdoch’s behind-the-scenes lobbying campaign spilled out into the public domain Tuesday, casting a harsh light on the British government’s Olympics...

Angry EU voters, citizens rebel against austerity

The Associated Press April 25, 2012

BRUSSELS — For more than a year, European Union officials have called for austerity, austerity and more austerity as a means to solve Europe’s debt crisis. Now people who don’t want to...

Egypt comedian found guilty of offending Islam

The Associated Press April 25, 2012

CAIRO — An Egyptian court on Tuesday upheld a conviction against one of the Arab world’s most famous comedians, sentencing him to jail for offending Islam in some of his most popular films. The...

Ex-BP engineer arrested in Gulf oil spill case

The Associated Press April 25, 2012

NEW ORLEANS — Federal prosecutors brought the first criminal charges Tuesday in the Gulf oil spill, accusing a former BP engineer of deleting more than 300 text messages that indicated the blown-out...

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Sudan bombs 3 areas in South Sudan

The Associated Press April 24, 2012

RUBKONA, South Sudan — Sudanese warplanes bombed a market and an oil field in South Sudan on Monday, killing at least two people after Sudanese ground forces had reportedly crossed into South Sudan...

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Brian White speaks about building successful career

Reihaneh Hajibeigi April 24, 2012

Brian White brought lessons from his successes, not only as an established actor, but also as a certified stock broker, youth activist, author and professional football player to the UT community Monday. White...

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Austin one of six cities to participate in Green Lane Project

Reihaneh Hajibeigi April 24, 2012

Cyclists in West Campus received a new route that’s green, both environmentally and in color, that should help raise cycling’s profile in the city. After years of planning, the Green Lane...

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Cultural Showcase exposes University’s diversity

Sylvia Butanda April 24, 2012

From modern Indian and Latin dancing to traditional mariachi and West African music, a night of cultural enrichment exposed students to a diverse group of student organizations Monday. The Cultural Showcase,...

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Impact hosts events to spread awareness about mental illness

Hannah Jane DeCiutiis April 24, 2012

Seemingly harmless jokes about mental illnesses, such as depression and bipolar disorder, can actually have devastating effects on those who suffer from these conditions, students learned at an awareness...

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