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Israel to bar UN fact-finding team from entering

The Associated Press March 27, 2012

JERUSALEM — Israel cut working relations with the United Nations Human Rights Council on Monday and will bar a U.N. team from entering Israel or the West Bank for a planned investigation of Jewish...

Justices moving to heart of health care overhaul

The Associated Press March 27, 2012

 WASHINGTON — As demonstrations swirled outside, Supreme Court justices signaled on Monday they are ready to confront without delay the keep-or-kill questions at the heart of challenges to President...

Egypt’s Brotherhood faces double backlash

The Associated Press March 27, 2012

CAIRO — Egypt’s powerful Islamists on Monday faced a backlash on two fronts as they try to solidify their hold on the country’s politics, as liberal politicians quit a panel tasked with...

Yassine Enterprises facing drug, money laundering charges

Sarah White March 27, 2012

A court hearing on Tuesday will determine whether 10 defendants connected with Yassine Enterprises and charged with various counts of money laundering and illegal drug distributiond will be kept in federal...

Capital Metro increases weekend bus services after many requests

Reihaneh Hajibeigi March 27, 2012

A surge in requests by commuters has led Capital Metro to increase its availability of rail service to weekend riders. In partnership with the city of Austin, Capital Metro has expanded their running...

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Filmmaker shows documentary focused on the LGBTQ community in Israel

Hannah Jane DeCiutiis March 27, 2012

LGBTQ members and supporters in the United States can look to Israel as an example of hope for the future of same-sex rights where laws and culture are more open and accepting of other gender identities,...

Madison and Antonio’s second disqualification leaves two candidates on ballot

Jody Serrano March 27, 2012

Six weeks ago, the Student Government presidential and vice presidential races each had five candidates. After weeks of deliberation over the disqualification of candidates Madison Gardner and Antonio...

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Rez Week brings spirituality

Samuel Liebl March 27, 2012

Students who identify Easter Sunday with deep spirituality more than dyed eggs and rabbits anticipate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ during the weeklong Christian festival Rez Week. Rez Week, short...

College of Liberal Arts to implement new method for major changes

Reihaneh Hajibeigi March 27, 2012

Policy changes in the College of Liberal Arts will force students to spend more time meeting with advisers before making any changes to their majors or minors. After March 30, students wishing to change...

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Former secretary of defense to give keynote address at graduation

Sylvia Butanda March 27, 2012

Robert Gates, the former secretary of defense and former Texas A&M University president, is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at the spring commencement ceremony in front of about 8,000 graduates...

Austin City Council approves agreement to move funds to JP Morgan Chase & Co.

Samuel Liebl March 27, 2012

The Austin City Council approved an agreement between the city and JP Morgan Chase & Co. that has alarmed groups concerned with the risks of a major bank handling public funds. The agreement will...

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Several graduate schools recognized as top in country

Sylvia Butanda March 27, 2012

Three University departments were recognized in a recent report revealing the top graduate schools in the country. In addition to the number three rank the College of Education received, the College of...

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