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President publicly confirms top-secret CIA prisons for al-Qaeda terrorism suspects

President Bush publicly admitted the existence of a secret CIA detention program for the first time in a speech at the White House Wednesday.'

Madison news stations, reporters call for the removal of latest dirty Doyle ad to hit airwaves

Two local Madison television stations, have called for the removal of station footage used in Gov. Jim Doyle's latest campaign ad attacking candidate U.S. Congressman Mark Green, R-Green Bay, citing unethical actions and editing making the footage '

Citywide wireless still struggling with signals

Madison's city-wide wireless network is still struggling to provide service to most campus neighborhoods.'

Ladies take four game win streak to Milwaukee

Riding a four-match winning streak, the Wisconsin volleyball team (4-1) will venture from its home confines of the Field House this weekend to compete in the Panther Invitational at the Klotsche Center in Milwaukee.  

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Three 20-year-old men arrested at cemetery in attempt to have sex with deceased woman

Three Wisconsin men were arrested after attempting to disinter a recently burried Wisconsin woman for the purposes of having sex with the body.'

New Doyle ad continues a dirty, expensive campaign

Doyle launches a new TV ad continuing what is proving to be a hard-fought race for governor.'

Students to be the key voters on same-sex marriage amendment

Fair Wisconsin says the future of the same-sex amendment will be determined by the amount of student turnout.'

Political parties spar over Gov.’s education reform

Gov. Jim Doyle signed an agreement Wednesday to implement the Wisconsin Covenant, a statewide program securing high school students, who have a B average and meet specific qualifications, a spot in the UW system of their choice.  

A history of violence in western Sudan

A short overview of the evolution of violence in Darfur, from 1970 to present. '

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Anti-apartheid campaigns paved way for current action

Two decades ago, UW-Madison demonstrated an unwillingness to support atrocities against human rights when it divested funds from all companies assisting the apartheid institution in South Africa. Now, as the university implements a similar policy against '

UW an impetus for reform in Sudan

The UW System Board of Regents voted Aug. 18 to take away all university funds from companies ""that support or abet acts of genocide"" in Sudan, in response to the three-and-a-half-year conflict between Arab and African Muslims in Darfur.  

‘Clash in Cleveland’ provides vision of bright future

First impressions. They may or may not be a good index of where the Wisconsin Badger football team is headed in its first year under new head coach Bret Bielema.  

Men’s soccer combines youth, experience

In 2005, the UW men's soccer team burst out of the gate, winning three of their first four matches. Unfortunately for the Badgers, the next month would bring only one victory in nine contests. Six of the losses came by only one goal and three times UW lost in overtime. 

State legislators push for bipartisan campaign oversight

In light of the recent decision made by the State Elections Board ordering U.S. Rep. Mark Green, R-Green Bay, to relinquish $468,000 of Political Action Committee contributions, Democrats and Republicans alike have clamored for the creation of a bipartisa'

Bielema poised to rally Badgers

Barry Alvarez has left a deep void on the Wisconsin sideline and now there's a new sheriff in town. Bret Bielema is ready to make his Camp Randall debut.'

Five favorites vie for national title

2006-07 national outlook. '

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