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Owners’ illegal activity to shut down major Austin clubs

Sarah White March 23, 2012

Ten Austin area residents connected with Yassine Enterprises, operator of several Austin night club venues, were arrested yesterday in a federal investigation related to drug and money laundering charges. The...

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Student Government candidates await court decision regarding election

Jody Serrano March 23, 2012

The Student Government Judicial Court will decide on Sunday whether there was procedural error in the Election Supervisory Board’s decision to disqualify former presidential candidate Madison Gardner...

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Journalist Seymour Hersh talks at UT about just world reporting

Alexa Ura March 23, 2012

Today’s war on terrorism originated from an idea pushed by a president that terrified his country, said award-winning journalist Seymour Hersh. Hersh, contributor for The New Yorker and Pulitzer...

San Marcos bans alcohol in city parks, along river

Alexa Ura March 23, 2012

UT students heading to the San Marcos River may have to leave beer and other alcoholic beverages out of their coolers if San Marcos city officials pass a proposal banning alcohol in public parks. The...

Texas trails close for spring while endangered birds mate

Kayla Jonsson March 23, 2012

Some central Texas trails are closing for the spring to protect an endangered bird species’ mating season. The golden-cheeked warbler is a small endangered songbird found only in central Texas because...

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NY Times correspondent talks Iraq, dangers of war coverage

Sylvia Butanda March 23, 2012

After more than 10 years of war overseas, the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts have calmed down, but the United States is still engaging in secret battlegrounds in addition to these declared war zones. The...

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Sororities benefit philanthropic organizations with food sales during Roundup

Rachel Thompson March 23, 2012

Throughout Roundup weekend, UT students can flock to West Campus sorority houses for cheap food supporting philanthropic organizations associated with the Greek community. Free wristbands for Roundup can...

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Origami paper device may test for HIV and malaria

Paxton Thomes March 23, 2012

Correction on 03/25/12 at 9:07 p.m.: Because of a reporting and editing error, this article incorrectly stated that the Paper Analytical Device can now be used to test for HIV and malaria. The story now...

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US intel: water a cause for war in coming decades

The Associated Press March 23, 2012

WASHINGTON — Drought, floods and a lack of fresh water may cause significant global instability and conflict in the coming decades, as developing countries scramble to meet demand from exploding...

Several executives leave Komen after controversy

The Associated Press March 23, 2012

DALLAS — At least five high-ranking executives with the Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast cancer charity have resigned in the aftermath of the organization’s decision to eliminate its funding...

NH House kills gay marriage repeal bill

The Associated Press March 22, 2012

CONCORD, N.H. — New Hampshire lawmakers on Wednesday rejected a bill that would have made their state legislature the first one to repeal a gay marriage law, handing gay-rights supporters a key victory...

Estonia makes human trafficking illegal

The Associated Press March 22, 2012

TALLINN, Estonia — Estonia’s Parliament passed legislation on Wednesday banning human trafficking and making the Baltic nation the last EU country to enact such laws. The lawmakers voted 91-0...

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