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Perry calls for sweeping tax cuts, benefit changes

The Associated Press October 26, 2011

GRAY COURT, S.C. — Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry proposed dramatic tax and spending changes Tuesday, saying he would let Americans choose between a 20 percent flat tax and the current...

Professor parallels plant genes, humans

Rachel Thompson October 25, 2011

The plant kingdom has been a source of inspiration for the management of the human population, said Lesley Stern, a professor at the University of California in San Diego. Stern spoke to the Department...

Inmate delays execution, claims violation of rights

The Associated Press October 25, 2011

AMARILLO — A Texas death row inmate just weeks from execution asked a federal court Monday to keep his civil rights lawsuit alive while his attorneys try to get knives and other evidence turned over...

China a ‘laboratory of architectural ideas’

Rachel Thompson October 25, 2011

China is an architectural powerhouse with new projects constantly underway, said Qingyun Ma, dean of architecture at the University of Southern California. Ma presented a multitude of projects currently...

Retailers attempt to out-discount each other

The Associated Press October 25, 2011

NEW YORK — Forget style, quality and customer service. This holiday season, all that matters is price. A week before Halloween and two full months before Christmas, stores are desperately trying...

North Carolina student shot during school lunch

The Associated Press October 25, 2011

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — A 15-year-old student was shot in the neck with what appeared to be a small-caliber bullet during a lunch period outside a North Carolina high school Monday, and police have...

ConocoPhillips CEO credits UT, ROTC program for his success

Brianna Pelayo October 25, 2011

UT alumnus and ConocoPhillips CEO James Mulva said attending the University and the small habit of never wanting to lose is what got him to the top of his business. To start off the year’s first...

Plastic bag ban up for debate in Austin

Jillian Bliss October 25, 2011

Months of meetings with Austin residents, business owners and city officials led to an open forum Monday night seeking the public’s final input on plastic bag prohibition. City officials began discussing...

West Campus to provide new housing in 2013

Brianna Pelayo October 25, 2011

A new addition to West Campus is scheduled to open in the fall semester of 2013. 2400 Nueces, the new student and faculty housing, will consist of 304 units that will provide 622 beds ranging from studios...

Suitable home sought for blind Great Dane, helpful partner

The Associated Press October 25, 2011

LONDON — An animal shelter has been inundated with offers of help after it requested a home for a pair of Great Danes — one of which is blind and totally dependent on the other. Louise Campbell,...

Haiti plan to restore army, faces new UN requirements

The Associated Press October 25, 2011

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — The top U.N. official in Haiti says the government’s plan to restore the army will require a new agreement with the world body. Head of U.N. Mission Mariano Fernandez...

Students use Quizlet to aid study

Liz Farmer October 25, 2011

When faced with more than 900 terms to learn for a pharmacy class, one UT student turned to the use of online flashcards that he can distribute among his study group. Pharmacy student Richard Sabel said...

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