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Wright brothers’ Ohio bike shop may be demolished

The Associated Press February 9, 2012

DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio building constructed around the first Wright brothers’ bicycle shop has been declared a public nuisance and may eventually be demolished, despite a resident’s...

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In scientific coup, Russians reach Antarctic lake

The Associated Press February 9, 2012

MOSCOW — After more than two decades of drilling in Antarctica, Russian scientists have reached a gigantic freshwater lake hidden under miles of ice for some 20 million years — a pristine body...

Santorum sweeps three states, gets cash to fight Romney’s bid

The Associated Press February 9, 2012

WASHINGTON — Resurgent Rick Santorum said his sweep of three GOP contests earned his shoestring campaign $250,000 overnight, cash he needs to take his upstart bid for the Republican presidential...

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Brutal murder may get girl life in prison

The Associated Press February 9, 2012

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A Missouri teenager who confessed to murdering a young neighbor girl faces the possibility of life in prison when she’s sentenced Wednesday morning. Alyssa Bustamante,...

Egypt’s rulers will refuse US aid in standoff over nonprofit groups

The Associated Press February 9, 2012

CAIRO — Egypt refused to back down Wednesday in a dispute with the U.S. over Cairo’s crackdown on nonprofit groups despite Washington’s threats to cut aid, while the military deployed...

Spending limits affect SG campaigns

Jody Serrano February 9, 2012

Corrected on Feb 15: Due to a reporting error, the article inaccurately claimed Mulugheta and Desai's campaign acquired $234 in fines. They acquired $126 in fines and would not have been disqualified...

Social networks support UT Democrat discussions

Andrew Messamore February 9, 2012

Social media and politics combined Wednesday when the University Democrats hosted a Twitter town hall meeting with Austin mayor Lee Leffingwell. The audience was able to field questions to Leffingwell...

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Book, lecture aims to critique traditional American history narratives

Samuel Liebl February 9, 2012

In his new book, visiting scholar Nayan Shah challenges the conventional narrative of the American West centers on white nuclear families. Shah, a professor at the University of California San Diego,...

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YMCA seeks Austin City Council’s help in building new aquatic center

Sarah White February 9, 2012

The YMCA of Austin is looking for help from Austin City Council to build a 40-acre recreational aquatics center in downtown Austin as a family-friendly escape from the heat. If constructed, the complex...

Database will track prescription drugs

Kayla Jonsson February 9, 2012

The process of “doctor shopping,” or when patients see multiple doctors to be re-prescribed medication without the previous doctor’s knowledge, will become more difficult for prescription...

University in negotiations to purchase Players land

Liz Farmer February 9, 2012

The University is in negotiations with Players Restaurant to purchase its land near the UT AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center. The UT System Board of Regents approved the University to...

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Cabs to tax peak hours fee

Alexandra Klima February 9, 2012

Austin taxi services will begin charging a $1 fee per passenger during peak evening hours in less than a week, city of Austin public information spokesperson Leah Fillion said. The Austin City Council...

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