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UTPD holding survey, results of which will be used to improve efficiency

David Leffler April 9, 2012

Just as professors ask students to fill out course surveys, the University of Texas Police Department is giving the UT community the opportunity to answer questions about the department’s performance. Through...

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Syrian assault undermines hopes for cease-fire

The Associated Press April 6, 2012

BEIRUT — Syria launched a blistering assault Thursday on the outskirts of its capital, shelling residential areas and deploying snipers on rooftops as international envoy Kofi Annan demanded every...

UN chief warns Syria crisis is getting worse

The Associated Press April 6, 2012

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Thursday the crisis in Syria is getting worse and claiming more lives every day even though President Bashar Assad’s government insists...

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New world for Romney, the all-but-certain nominee

The Associated Press April 6, 2012

TUNKHANNOCK, Pa. — Mitt Romney is sharpening his focus on President Barack Obama and broadening his pitch to independents and Democrats. He has more security around him, his campaign team is growing...

Arab Spring coverage sweeps Peabodys

The Associated Press April 6, 2012

ATHENS, Ga. — Coverage of the Arab Spring dominated the Peabody Awards when the oldest honors in broadcasting were handed out Wednesday at the University of Georgia.   CNN, Al Jazeera English...

Prosecutor: Marine posted negative images of Obama

The Associated Press April 6, 2012

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — A Marine facing dismissal from the military for his Facebook comments went as far as posting superimposed images of President Barack Obama’s face on a donkey, a prosecutor...

Israel has few options for rocket fire from Egypt

The Associated Press April 6, 2012

JERUSALEM — Israel’s prime minister on Thursday warned that Egypt’s Sinai desert is becoming a “terror zone” and vowed to strike at militants there after a rocket fired from...

Ala’s tough immigration could undergo changes

The Associated Press April 6, 2012

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Changes could be coming to Alabama’s tough immigration law that has been challenged by the courts, churches and businesses. Its author, Republican Rep. Micky Hammon, on...

CEO discussed child abuse, philanthropy

Sylvia Butanda April 6, 2012

Americans need to take more action to prevent abuse instead of just talking about a problem that impacts children around the country, said Jim Hmurovich, CEO and president of Prevent Child Abuse America. The...

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UT to participate in the National Association for the Deaf’s College Bowl this summer

Rachel Thompson April 6, 2012

Students walking the 40 Acres are often accustomed to the ring of morning alarm clocks, the chimes of the tower and the trumpeted tune of “Texas Fight.” However, the 62 students who make up...

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Blanton Student Fest unites UT campus, community

David Maly April 6, 2012

The Blanton Museum of Art was filled with Old West spirit Thursday as museum patrons took part in various cowboy-themed activities. At the biannual Student Fest, museum staff came together with the Blanton...

More information revealed on NYE murder suspect’s suicide

Sarah White April 6, 2012

A recent report from the Office of the Medical Examiner revealed more information about the suicide of James Loren Brown who is a suspect in several assaults as well as the Jan. 1 murder of Esme Barrera. Brown...

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