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UK Tories uncover new links to hacking scandal

The Associated Press July 19, 2011

LONDON — Britain's Conservative Party said Tuesday a recently arrested phone-hacking suspect may have advised Prime Minister David Cameron's communications chief before the 2010 election. Former...

UTPD adds three dispatchers to ensure quick response times

Syeda Hasan July 19, 2011

The University of Texas Police Department is strengthening its response team to better address emergency situations and maintain a safe campus. UT Police Department Chief Robert Dahlstrom said the...

EA games to create additional jobs in Austin

Brandon Luedtke July 19, 2011

Electronic Arts, more commonly known as EA to gamers, announced Monday it will bring 300 jobs to the Austin area with the expansion of its EA Sports division. The game developer, which already employs...

Car crashes on Guadalupe, victims forgo trip to hospital

Katrina Tollin July 18, 2011

A car carrying several people crashed into a building in the 2800 block of Guadalupe Street around 4 a.m. Monday morning. The car impacted into the empty space formerly leased to Hungry Howie’s...

UTPD report from fall shooting makes recommendations for improvement

Katrina Tollin July 18, 2011

University Police released a report today assessing the public safety response to the Sept. 28 incident during which a mathematics sophomore armed with an AK-47 fired shots on 21st street before taking...

Health, communications fields come together to increase technology use

Syeda Hasan July 18, 2011

The School of Nursing is bringing creative minds from the health and communications industries together to develop new ideas for implementing health care using modern technology. The Center for...

Personal connections impact philanthropy

Allison Harris July 18, 2011

Personal connections with a charity are important to people who offer philanthropy, new research from UT and other universities confirms. UT assistant psychology professor Marlone Henderson and...

Astronauts on NASA’s last flight ready supplies for arrival home

The Associated Press July 18, 2011

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The astronauts making NASA’s last shuttle flight gave up their off-duty time Sunday and finished packing up their gigantic suitcase for the ride home. The 10 space...

Voters weighing in with lawmakers over debt issue

The Associated Press July 18, 2011

ATLANTA — For Rep. Tim Scott the debt ceiling is not only the top issue voters in his South Carolina district want to talk about these days, it seems to be the only issue. The office of the...

University Health Services director makes plans to retire

Allison Harris July 18, 2011

After 37 years of working for the University Health Services, Jeanne Carpenter will retire to spend more time with friends and family, she said. The Division of Student Affairs announced Thursday...

Chavez retains secrecy over cancer therapy in Cuba

The Associated Press July 18, 2011

CARACAS, Venezuela — In his monthlong fight against cancer, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has placed utmost importance on secrecy, carefully offering only scraps of information about his condition. Now,...

US, Texas officials take wide range of stances on higher education

William James Gerlich July 18, 2011

Gov. Rick Perry, Pres. Barack Obama and former Pres. George W. Bush have each made a mark on higher education in Texas. The former and current president each holds his own opinions on how to shape universities....

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