Headlines from the Associated Press

Yearly Archives: 2007, 2008

Suit says UT Regents' closed meeting was illegal

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GALVESTON, Texas (AP) -- A lawsuit filed Tuesday is asking that a decision by the University of Texas System to approve massive layoffs at a Galveston medical facility hit hard by Hurricane Ike be voided because it was …
2 get prison in firearms-to-Mexico investigation

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EL PASO, Texas (AP) -- An El Paso man and a Mexican national must serve more than three years in prison in a firearms smuggling investigation....
Houston Astros re-sign reliever Doug Brocail

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HOUSTON (AP) -- Relief pitcher Doug Brocail is staying with the Houston Astros, agreeing Tuesday to a $2.75 million, one-year contract that includes a club option for 2010....
Schaub set to return

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HOUSTON (AP) -- Matt Schaub should return for Houston's Sunday game at Green Bay, barring any setbacks in the recovery of his injured left knee....
Columbia fundraiser named to Vanderbilt position

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A fundraiser for Columbia University Medical Center is the new vice chancellor for development and alumni relations at Vanderbilt University....