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Celebrating the power of women

Women's Week recognizes accomplishments of A&M women
Celebrating the power of women
Several history classes taught at the high school and college levels decline to incorporate women's history and its contributions to society into the curriculum, said Brenda Bethman, director of the Texas A&M Women's Center.

Bonfire-related merchandise makes a campus comeback

Texas A&M President Robert M. Gates lifted the moratorium on the sale of Bonfire-related merchandise Friday morning and will commit $50,000 a year from all University merchandise sales toward building a Visitor Center and a Bonfire museum.

Stewart jurors swayed by assistant

NEW YORK (AP) - Jurors who convicted Martha Stewart of lying about a stock sale said they believed the key prosecution witnesses against the homemaking guru and were surprised that her team didn't mount a more aggressive defense.

Delta Gamma event makes a splash

Delta Gamma, raised $10,000 for Service for Sight at the seventh annual Anchor Splash Saturday, a fund-raiser aimed at raising money for local schools for the blind and visually impaired, said Mandy Blackman, a senior ag economics major and director of Anchor Splash.

Student fund-raising efforts help leukemia patient

Clayton English wants the freedom to be a normal 10-year-old boy. English, who lives in College Station, is not physically restrained in any way; he has no broken limbs, and he does not have overbearing parents. Leukemia is preventing this 10-year-old from living a normal life.

Weather caused harbor ferry to capsize; three still missing

BALTIMORE - The Navy reservists whose quick work saved 21 people aboard a water taxi that capsized described the horrific scene in which they made their rescue: survivors clinging to the overturned vessel in frigid, choppy water pounded by rain, telling them more were trapped below.

Congressional races overshadow Texan

AUSTIN - With the Democratic presidential nominee assured, the Texas primary drama turns to what many Lone Star State voters are infinitely familiar with - new congressional districts.

Militants pledge revenge after 14 Palestinians killed in raid

BUREIJ REFUGEE CAMP, Gaza Strip - Israeli troops carried out their deadliest raid in Gaza in 17 months on Sunday, part of a surge of bloodshed ahead of a possible Israeli withdrawal from the coastal strip. Fourteen Palestinians were killed and 81 wounded in more than six hours of fighting on the edge of the Bureij refugee camp.

Pajamas are no longer just for lounging around the house

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - Paul Robinson got a few strange looks at first, but now people are used to him strolling through campus sporting his bedtime best. The Coastal Carolina University freshman, who admits he puts comfort before fashion, wears pajamas to class at least four days a week.

Governors, mayors challenge their constituents to get fit

Michigan's governor is urging residents to walk off extra pounds. The governor of South Carolina is heading up a 300-mile bike ride across the state. And in Texas, the governor is encouraging people to train for a 10K run in April. As lawmakers across the country consider dozens of bills to promote healthy lifestyles - from testing school students for their fitness to warning restaurant diners about fat, sugar and cholesterol - a number of government leaders are trying to set a good example.

The body benefits in a variety of ways from aerobic walking

The next time someone tells you to "take a hike," do it. Doctors says the cardiovascular workout is great for the heart, fitness trainers say it's a good way to lose that paunch, and physical therapists say it strengthens the back. If you don't want to drive somewhere first, you can walk around your subdivision keeping tabs on your neighbors.

Texas gaming supplier giving millions to Oklahoma casinos

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - A Texas gaming machine supplier has given more than $50 million to help Oklahoma tribes finance casino expansions. Multimedia Games Inc., a supplier of more than 5,000 gaming machines to 28 American Indian tribes in Oklahoma, has given $50.

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