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Sad, but necessary

Sunday, July 5,2009 6:21 p.m.

WE SAY The state budget sadly but necessarily cuts urban/rural school funding.Keeping the state's reserves comes at the expense of several other projects that could have received more funding, including urban and rural K-12 education.

Germs without borders

By Erin Chapman · Sunday, July 5,2009 6:19 p.m.

The threat of a global pandemic seems to be an unfortunate side effect of our modern, interconnected world – one we should take with a little increased caution and a Pisco Sour, because it’s unavoidable.

She looks good for her age

By Tyler Chernesky · Sunday, July 5,2009 6:17 p.m.

The United States is getting old. At 233, she’s made it through a lot. And though she’s aged gracefully, time’s definitely taken a toll.

Drug war, economy weigh on Mexico election

Sunday, July 5,2009 6:17 p.m.

MEXICO CITY – Drug violence, an economic downturn and recent cases of political malfeasance weighed heavily as Mexicans voted Sunday in midterm congressional elections that could decide the future of President Felipe Calderon’s anti-crime and economic policies.

Obama says Iraq will see difficult days ahead

Sunday, July 5,2009 6:16 p.m.

WASHINGTON – President Obama warned Saturday “there will be difficult days ahead” in Iraq and said the United States will remain a strong partner to Iraq for its security.

Dropping weight helps the economy

By Braden Cundiff · Sunday, July 5,2009 6:16 p.m.

Obesity is no longer just a health issue, but an economic one as well.

North Korea test-fires more missiles on holiday

Sunday, July 5,2009 6:15 p.m.

SEOUL, South Korea – The ballistic missiles that North Korea test-fired this weekend were likely capable of striking key government and military facilities in South Korea, a defense official said Sunday, amid growing concerns over Pyongyang’s firepower.

Walt Disney World monorail crash kills employee

Sunday, July 5,2009 6:14 p.m.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Emergency officials said two monorail trains crashed in the Magic Kingdom section of Walt Disney World, killing one train’s operator.

Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin poses for a photo with a supporter during a rally Wednesday in Jeffersonville.

Palin resigning as Alaska governor

Friday, July 3,2009 4:01 p.m.

WASILLA, Alaska – Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she will resign from office July 26.

10 years later

By Sara Amato · Friday, July 3,2009 3:22 p.m.

Ten years ago, the Fourth of July was supposed to be like any other Independence Day in Bloomington.

More Than Fireworks

By Lea Wilcox · Thursday, July 2,2009 12:22 p.m.

WEEKEND Fourth of July guide.

Best. Film. Ever?

Thursday, July 2,2009 12:12 p.m.

Review of "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen."

Coming out of their Shell

By Nathan Brown · Thursday, July 2,2009 12:08 p.m.

Review of Tortoise's, "Beacons of Ancestorship."

Not a Keeper

By Kelsey Nash · Thursday, July 2,2009 12:05 p.m.

Review of "My Sister's Keeper."

TV Surveillance

By Cory Barker · Thursday, July 2,2009 12 p.m.

Cory Barker's weekly TV Surveillance column.

The King is Dead

By Stefania Marghitu · Thursday, July 2,2009 11:53 a.m.

Former WEEKEND editor Stefania Marghitu recalls fond memories of growing up as a fan of the late pop star.

Anna Kane, 5, of Alton, Ill. looks down from "The Ledge," the new glass balconies suspended 1,353 feet (412 meters) in the air and jut out 4 feet (1.22 meters) from the Sears Tower's 103rd floor Skydeck Wednesday, July 1, 2009 in Chicago. The Ledge will open to public on Thursday.

Sears Tower unveils 103rd floor glass balconies

Wednesday, July 1,2009 8:13 p.m.

CHICAGO – Visitors to the Sears Tower’s new glass balconies all seem to agree: The first step is the hardest.

Students, faculty react to Facebook changing key privacy features

By Mickey Woods · Wednesday, July 1,2009 8:09 p.m.

Public or private? Soon Facebook users will have the option of sharing certain parts of their profiles with non-members.

Committee denies Sampson appeal

By Cliff Brunt · Wednesday, July 1,2009 8:08 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – The NCAA is finished with the latest Kelvin Sampson saga. The NCAA on Tuesday rejected an appeal from the former IU basketball coach, who was slapped with five years of potential penalties for taking part in more than 100 impermissible calls to recruits while coaching the Hoosiers.

Fireworks display guide

Wednesday, July 1,2009 8:06 p.m.

View July 4th weekend fireworks show listings for Bloomington, Martinsville, Ellettsville and Nashville.

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