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Groups debate quality, profit in universities

Liz Farmer March 6, 2012

Cost. Affordability. Four-year graduation rates. These buzzwords continue to fly around in the state higher education debate. One group is looking to turn focus to another buzzword ­— excellence. The...

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UT Entrepreneurship Week helps students build connections and receive networking resources

March 6, 2012

Before students dive into their spring break week, student entrepreneurs will have the chance to dive into a week of events aimed at building connections and receiving professional and peer guidance for...

Austin icon heads to hospice care while friends fundraise

Kayla Jonsson March 6, 2012

After 25 years of strolling around the streets of downtown in women’s clothing and heels, the iconic vagrant Leslie Cochran remains in critical condition. Leslie was found unconscious Feb. 16 on...

Condoms now required for Los Angeles porn actors

The Associated Press March 6, 2012

LOS ANGELES — Actors in many of the adult films made in the nation’s porn capital must use condoms under a law that took effect Monday, but the prophylactic police aren’t yet on the beat. How...

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Obama, Netanyahu talk unity, underline differences

The Associated Press March 6, 2012

WASHINGTON — Taking sharply different stands, President Barack Obama urged pressure and diplomacy to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear bomb while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized...

Russia quickly disperses protests opposing Putin, voting violations

The Associated Press March 6, 2012

MOSCOW — An attempt by Vladimir Putin’s foes to protest his presidential election victory by occupying a Moscow square ended Monday with riot police quickly dispersing and detaining hundreds...

Ohio becomes a Romney-Santorum dead heat

The Associated Press March 6, 2012

CANTON, Ohio — Mitt Romney’s allies are hoping Super Tuesday’s powerful imprint on the Republican presidential nomination will bring clarity, at long last, to the fractious contest and...

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China ups domestic spending as economy slows

The Associated Press March 6, 2012

BEIJING — China’s premier outlined plans Monday to fuel domestic consumption, including subsidies for social programs and higher spending for businesses, as the government grapples with a slowing...

140 dead in al-Qaida attack on Yemen army

The Associated Press March 6, 2012

SANAA, Yemen — Sneaking across the desert behind army lines, al-Qaida militants launched a surprise attack against military bases in south Yemen, killing 107 soldiers and capturing heavy weapons...

Talks bog down on US-Afghan agreement

The Associated Press March 6, 2012

KABUL, Afghanistan — Negotiations over a long-term U.S. military presence in Afghanistan have bogged down over issues of detainees, night raids and quarrels within the Afghan president’s inner...

Local libraries celebrate Dr. Seuss’ 108th birthday

Kayla Jonsson March 5, 2012

The 108th birthday of the late Dr. Seuss sparked celebrations and excitement for the children’s book author. Bee Cave Public Library held the seventh annual “Seuss on the Loose” Saturday...

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CPR training prepares participants for crisis

David Leffler March 5, 2012

CPR training teaches critical life-saving skills crucial to survival in the face of unexpected medical emergencies. The American Red Cross Club of UT put on their 10th annual mass CPR training on Saturday...

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