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Managers don’t have to ensure lunch breaks

The Associated Press April 13, 2012

SAN FRANCISCO — In a case that affects thousands of businesses and millions of workers, the California Supreme Court ruled Thursday that employers are under no obligation to ensure that workers take...

Iran sees nuke talks leaning their way

The Associated Press April 13, 2012

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s envoys are heading for nuclear talks with confidence that the chips are falling their way. It could be dismissed as just political theatrics for the...

Military seizes Guinea-Bissau capital

The Associated Press April 13, 2012

BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau (AP) — Mortar rounds could be heard Thursday in the capital of the small, coup-prone nation of Guinea-Bissau as the military sealed off the city’s downtown area and lobbed...

Jailed ex-Soviet arms dealer asks Russia to sue US

The Associated Press April 13, 2012

MOSCOW — A Russian arms dealer who was convicted in the United States on terrorism charges and sentenced to 25 years in prison asked Russia on Thursday to file a lawsuit against the U.S. and Thailand...

Texas A&M Cadets to be led by 1st black commander

The Associated Press April 13, 2012

COLLEGE STATION — Nearly a half-century after African-Americans were admitted to predominantly white Texas A&M University, a black student has reached the pinnacle of one of its signature organizations. Marquis...

Texas ranks in top ten healthiest colleges in the US

Sylvia Butanda April 13, 2012

Health programs, services and healthy dining hall food options contributed to UT’s number seven place among the Top 25 healthiest colleges in the nation. Greatist.com, a health and wellness blog,...

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Mopac to expand with addition of tollroad

Alexa Ura April 13, 2012

Far West student commuters may be saying goodbye to sitting in traffic for hours on MoPac Boulevard. Last week, the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority submitted a proposal to direct $200 million...

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Austin takes action in stopping hate crimes

Alexa Ura April 13, 2012

The Austin/Travis County Hate Crimes Task Force is trying to instill a new message in the community: respect is not a passive mind-set. More than 50 representatives from various groups of the Austin community...

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Austin City Council passes updated regulations for pedicabs

Sylvia Butanda April 13, 2012

With the increasing popularity of pedicab transportation downtown and in surrounding areas, Austin City Council members approved new regulations Thursday to hopefully increase safety of pedicab operation...

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Proposal for parking meters in West Campus is being considered

Paxton Thomes April 13, 2012

West Campus residents, business representatives and community leaders are still considering a plan that could put a price on parking in the area as early as next year. A proposal to introduce a Parking...

Texas ranks top ten in healthiest colleges in the US

Sylvia Butanda April 13, 2012

Health programs, services and healthy dining hall food options contributed to UT’s number seven place among the Top 25 healthiest colleges in the nation. Greatist.com, a health and wellness blog,...

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SAC honors UT’s unofficial historian

David Maly April 13, 2012

After her lifetime of dedication to the UT community, the University is honoring one distinguished alumna in a very special way. Today marks the dedication of the ground floor atrium of the Student Activity...

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