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Don't call it a comeback

By Zina Kumok · Wednesday, July 15,2009 7:29 p.m.

Lance Armstrong retired from cycling in 2005, after his seventh Tour de France win. But, as athletes are prone to do, he came back.

APTOPIX Home Run Derby Baseball

American League wins yet again

Wednesday, July 15,2009 7:27 p.m.

World Series champions change. Stadiums change. Stars of the game change. Baseball’s All-Star game winner is always the same.

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Politicizing education

Wednesday, July 15,2009 6:11 p.m.

WE SAY Educate, don’t propagandize.Texas, which in the past made creationist critiques of evolution a part of science curricula, has created a nasty tradition of bringing their politics too far into education.

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The fools on the hill

By John Hill · Wednesday, July 15,2009 6:07 p.m.

In light of the innumerable challenges and tough decisions facing our nation, our elected leaders remain completely ineffectual.

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A supreme farce

By Christian Hines · Wednesday, July 15,2009 6:05 p.m.

Political theatrics are about all confirmation hearings can provide anymore.

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Homeward bound

By Georgia Perry · Wednesday, July 15,2009 6:04 p.m.

Home means stability, and a series of walk up apartments or rented houses with moth-eaten couches don’t really scream stability.

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South Shore line looking for extension savings

Wednesday, July 15,2009 5:58 p.m.

Officials with the South Shore commuter rail line are looking for ways to cut the estimated $900 million cost of proposed line extensions in northwestern Indiana.

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Ind. receives up to $6.1M for new-appliance rebates

Wednesday, July 15,2009 5:56 p.m.

Indiana will receive up to $6.1 million in federal stimulus funds to offer rebates to consumers who buy new energy-efficient appliances including furnaces, air conditioners, refrigerators and water heaters.

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Local schools receive US history grant

By Tom Reese · Wednesday, July 15,2009 5:55 p.m.

U.S. history teachers in Monroe County received some good news last week with the announcement of a $497,917 grant being awarded to county schools for history education by the U.S. Department of Education. The Monroe County Community School Corporation was the only school district in Indiana to receive the award.

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World’s oldest new mom dies, leaves twin toddlers

Wednesday, July 15,2009 5:26 p.m.

MADRID – A Spanish woman believed to have become the world’s oldest new mother when she gave birth at 66 has died at 69, leaving behind twin toddlers, newspapers reported Wednesday.

Health Care Overhaul

House, Senate prepare separate health care reforms

Wednesday, July 15,2009 5:25 p.m.

WASHINGTON – Firing up his drive for health care overhaul, President Barack Obama pressed lawmakers Wednesday to step up to their responsibilities and move legislation this summer, even as his campaign organization rolled out television ads targeting reluctant senators.

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Al-Qaida No. 2: US threatens Pakistan’s destiny

Wednesday, July 15,2009 5:22 p.m.

CAIRO – Al-Qaida’s No. 2 leader warned the Pakistani people in a new audio message that the U.S. interference in their country’s affairs poses a grave danger to Pakistan’s future and very existence.

APTOPIX NIGERIA OIL UNREST

Nigeria oil militants call for 60-day cease-fire

Wednesday, July 15,2009 5:17 p.m.

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s main militant group said it is calling a 60-day cease-fire immediately in response to the release of an ailing rebel leader.

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