World and Nation

U.S. Supreme Court to hear case on UT admission policies

Liz Farmer

February 21, 2012 at 11:45 pm

Fisher v. Texas was filed against UT when two white students were denied admission to the University in 2008.

US apologizes for Quran burnings in Afghanistan

The Associated Press

February 21, 2012 at 11:45 pm

The U.S. apologized Tuesday for the burning of Muslim holy books.
Dow breaks 13,000 but can’t hold gains

The Associated Press

February 21, 2012 at 11:18 pm

It came and went in a flash, a number on a board for seconds at a time, but its symbolic power couldn’t be dismissed.

Gun found inside piano donated to nursing home

The Associated Press

February 21, 2012 at 11:06 pm

An unloaded gun has been found inside a piano that was donated to a southeast Michigan nursing home years ago.
Monitoring of Muslim students sparks outrage

The Associated Press

February 21, 2012 at 11:01 pm

New York City’s mayor is facing off with Yale University over efforts by the NYPD to monitor Muslim student groups.
UK court OKs legal claim to be served via Facebook

The Associated Press

February 21, 2012 at 10:50 pm

Status update: You’re sued.
Seoul holds military drills despite NKorea threat

The Associated Press

February 21, 2012 at 9:51 am

South Korea conducted live-fire military drills near its disputed sea boundary with North Korea on Monday.
Russians revive Ice Age flower from frozen burrow

The Associated Press

February 21, 2012 at 9:43 am

A burrow discovered to contain fruit and seeds had been stuck in the Siberian permafrost for over 30,000 years.
Putin says Russia needs strong military

The Associated Press

February 21, 2012 at 9:40 am

He said that Russia will respond to the planned U.S. missile defense by developing weapons capable of penetrating it.
As Santorum seizes social issues, Romney demurs

The Associated Press

February 21, 2012 at 9:31 am

Philosophical differences between the top two Republican presidential candidates are becoming starker.
Tanks close in on Homs, Red Cross wants treaty

The Associated Press

February 21, 2012 at 9:29 am

Syrian tanks and troops massed Monday outside the resistance stronghold of Homs for a possible ground assault.
Mars, Inc. seeks to make only low-calorie candy bars

Hannah Jane DeCiutiis

February 20, 2012 at 10:31 pm

Specialists are skeptical whether Mars Inc.’s announcement to produce candy bars with 250 calories or less will provide health benefits to consumers.
Loughner prosecutors to get psychologist’s notes

The Associated Press

February 19, 2012 at 10:18 pm

Prosecutors allowed to see prison psychologist's note pertaining to the Tucson shooting suspect that wounded Gabrielle Giffords.

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