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Obama accuses Republicans of ‘madness’ in Maine

The Associated Press April 2, 2012

PORTLAND, Maine — President Barack Obama accused Republicans of clinging to economic policies that preceded the Great Depression and the more recent economic downturn, accusing his rivals of showing...

Palestinian sent to Gaza with end of hunger strike

The Associated Press April 2, 2012

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Israel expelled a Palestinian prisoner Sunday to the Gaza Strip as part of a compromise deal that persuaded her to end her 43-day hunger strike. Under the terms of her release,...

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After much controversy, Student Government announces election winners

Jody Serrano March 30, 2012

Weeks of campaigning, candidate disqualifications and judicial review culminated in a Thursday gathering of more than 80 supporters for Student Government presidential candidates John Lawler and Thor Lund. Lund...

UT Law hosts forum to discuss prosecutorial oversight

David Maly March 30, 2012

Michael Morton, a Williamson County man who served nearly 25 years in prison despite innocence, joined a forum of speakers hosted by UT School of Law on Thursday to discuss the negative effects of prosecutorial...

Students enjoy Roundup weekend despite crime

Sarah White March 30, 2012

The Austin Police Department recorded an increase in DWIs issued in the West Campus area during Roundup last weekend, and the overall number of police reports filed went down slightly. APD officers addressed...

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Jordan Shipley speaks about how his faith has impacted his life

Alexa Ura March 30, 2012

Jordan Shipley has a bared a number of hits during his football career that have kept him on the sidelines, but he said he continues to push through because of his faith. Shipley, UT alum and Cincinnati...

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Organization raises genocide awareness

Alexa Ura March 30, 2012

University students are working to prevent future genocide by promoting consciousness about the Holocaust. The White Rose Society, a student organization focused on Holocaust remembrance and genocide...

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Tejano monument unveiled at Capitol as part of Texas education reform

David Maly March 30, 2012

Twelve years of work by Hispanic education and business leaders came to fruition Thursday with the unveiling of a new monument at the Texas Capitol. The monument honors Tejanos and their role in the history...

Tiff’s Treats continues expansion, tradition of charitable contributions

David Maly March 30, 2012

Cookies for charity have played a popular role in Austin, and Houston residents will soon be getting the chance to taste Tiff’s Treats and spare change for a life-changing cause. At the request...

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Passover Seder held for Mexican students in exile

Hannah Jane DeCiutiis March 30, 2012

Mexican citizens exiled due to government and cartel violence in northern Mexico were welcomed in a celebration of culture and diversity at UT’s first Mexican-Jewish Seder dinner. The Jewish Passover...

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New video raises doubts about Fla. gunman’s story

March 30, 2012

MIAMI — Newly released police video of a handcuffed George Zimmerman may be important for what it doesn’t show: No obvious cuts, scrapes, blood or bandages. No clearly broken nose. No plainly...

Governors to tour plant where ‘pink slime’ is made

The Associated Press March 29, 2012

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — The leaders of at least four states plan a visit to the only place where a beef product known as “pink slime” is still made to support its embattled manufacturer,...

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