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SG presidential elections postponed

Jody Serrano February 29, 2012

A Travis County judge issued a termporary restraining order postponing the Student Government presidential and vice presidential elections for at least two weeks Tuesday. Judge Tim Sulak will next review...

Dismissal procedure sheds light on recent UT resignations

Liz Farmer February 29, 2012

The University's forced resignation of two former administrators falls under University employment rules that give the president the power to hire and fire. However, a vice president took the dismissal...

Job growth in high-tech, private sectors may open doors for Longhorns

Sarah White February 29, 2012

The Austin economy will add 45,000 jobs over the next two years, making UT students more likely to receive jobs in the city after graduation, according to the CEO of Angelou Economics. Recovery from the...

Prosecutor: Ohio shooting suspect is ‘not well’

The Associated Press February 29, 2012

CHARDON, Ohio — The Ohio teenager accused of killing three students in a shooting rampage in a high school cafeteria chose his victims at random and is “someone who’s not well,”...

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Federal court issues new Texas political maps

The Associated Press February 29, 2012

SAN ANTONIO — Clearing the way for the twice-delayed Texas primaries to finally land in May, a federal court on Tuesday handed the state new voting maps for the 2012 elections that satisfied Republicans...

Egypt: Judges withdraw from trial of 16 Americans

The Associated Press February 29, 2012

CAIRO — All three judges on Tuesday pulled out of Egypt's trial of 43 pro-democracy workers, including 16 Americans, according to a court official, throwing into question the case that has ripped...

UK Police arrest 20 as they dismantle Occupy camp

The Associated Press February 29, 2012

LONDON — Authorities dismantled Occupy London's camp outside the famous St. Paul's Cathedral in a dramatic early hours raid Tuesday, clearing away one of the longest-surviving encampments. The...

Greece approves tough salary, pension cuts

The Associated Press February 29, 2012

ATHENS, Greece — Greece's Parliament late on Tuesday approved new cuts in public sector pensions and government spending required to secure a second package of international rescue loans. Lawmakers...

Guantanamo prisoners get new, larger soccer field

The Associated Press February 29, 2012

GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba — Some prisoners at Guantanamo Bay will soon have a new, larger soccer field to help keep them occupied during their indefinite detention. The U.S. military has nearly...

Interpol says suspected Anonymous hackers arrested

The Associated Press February 29, 2012

PARIS — Interpol said Tuesday that 25 suspected members of the loose-knit Anonymous hacker movement have been arrested in a sweep across Europe and South America. The international police agency...

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Supreme Court rejects emergency carp measures

The Associated Press February 28, 2012

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — The U.S. Supreme Court refused Monday to order emergency measures that might prevent Asian carp from reaching the Great Lakes, despite a warning that the exotic fish pose a...

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‘This is a comma, not a full stop.’

Shannon Kintner February 28, 2012

Students gathered Monday evening to share stories and honor the life of former student Ruel Bobet, who died Saturday. Bobet, 21, fought a 10-month battle with stomach cancer before entering hospice last...

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