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Western U.S. a bastion for medical marijuana

With Montana's approval of a medical marijuana initiative, nearly three-fourths of Western states now have such laws -- while only two of the 37 states outside the West have adopted them. Why is the West so much more receptive to the idea?

Rehnquist could retire with Bush win

WASHINGTON -- President George W. Bush's re-election makes it more likely Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist will retire soon. And Republican gains in the Senate mean the president has more flexibility to nominate another strong conservative to fill that vacancy and other federal judgeships. There has been no turnover at the Supreme Court in more than a decade, but a shake-up appears imminent now that Rehnquist is seriously ill with cancer.

Daniels plans aggressive legislative agenda with leaner administration

INDIANAPOLIS -- Gov.-elect Mitch Daniels said Thursday that he will run a leaner administration and is searching for "all-stars" who are loyal and enthusiastic about his reform agenda to run state government.

Unnecessary verbal force

The university is often perceived as an environment of free thought, action and speech; in this sense, students are expected to reflect upon ideas and should not be assaulted by them.

Arafat alive, but in coma

CLAMART, France -- Yasser Arafat was reportedly fighting for his life Thursday at a French military hospital after losing consciousness, as anxious Palestinian officials transferred some of their 75-year-old leader's powers to Prime Minister Ahmed Qureia.

From demon hordes to sith lords

This November, we're living in the midst of exciting times. No, not because basketball's starting and not because of opportunities for America to show its opinion on would-be evil dictators.

Reinventing the 'Dead'

With the horror genre of films being nowhere near the popularity that it enjoyed during the 1980s and new ideas running dry, Hollywood has taken to remaking popular horror cinema from foreign countries and old classics.

Back to the mean streets

"Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas" is the newest title in the series of mayhem-inducing, violence-driven games that question moral values.

An introduction to da ruckus

It was about 11 years ago that nine New York City rappers put together one of the most consistent, hard-hitting and raw hip-hop albums ever created.

Going to a concert? Don't do this

Let me be the first to say that I love concerts. My budget only allows me to make rent, pay my bills and maybe get some groceries every now and then, but if there is a little surplus cash on hand (and there's an act in town worth seeing), I'm the first one willing to see a live show.

R. Kelly, Jay-Z half-ass newest album

It appears Jay-Z's retirement was even shorter than expected. Too bad his latest move to take the helm of Def Jam Records, a collection of poor, outtake-ridden songs written and performed with R. Kelly, hits the ground like a lead balloon.

Darkwave duo hungry for more

Rarely does a song stay with you; rarely does a voice linger as if it was your own. For darkwave duo Hungry Lucy, however, the band's eclectic, deeply-rooted Renaissance-style haunts the listener with every breath of sound.

Simply plan on getting it

Oh, they'll be getting some soon. Airplay that is. Sales. Chart toppers. Or, all the above.

Late votes give Sodrel House seat

In the wee hours of Wednesday morning, campaign organizers for Baron Hill and Mike Sodrel waited for the final vote tally to reveal whether they had won one of the most contentious congressional races in 2004.

Trustees will discuss Briscoe Quad renovation plan

Hundreds upon hundreds of undergraduate students reside in the Briscoe Quad dormitory from year to year. Little do these students know, the roof that is currently covering their heads is long overdue for repairs.

IU will not investigate Phi Delts

The University decided to forgo an investigation of Phi Delta Theta fraternity because of an incident that occurred before the fall semester began. The incident was the cause of the fraternity getting its charter suspended.

Students weigh in on election, polls

When the Election Day dust settled atop the decaying leaves Wednesday, many students were left wondering the words, "Will I be better off in four years than I am now?"

4 MORE YEARS

WASHINGTON -- President George W. Bush won four more years in the White House Wednesday and pledged to "fight this war on terror with every resource of our national power." John Kerry conceded defeat rather than challenge the vote count in make-or-break Ohio.

Afghan president elected

KABUL, Afghanistan -- Hamid Karzai was officially declared Afghanistan's first-ever popularly elected president Wednesday after a weeks-long fraud probe found no reason to overturn his landslide victory.

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