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By IDS staff · Sunday, June 7,2009 7:07 p.m.

A listing of selected arts events from Monday, June 7 to Thursday, June 10.

Square in Fla. town named to honor musician Diddley on anniversary of death

By AP Reports · Sunday, June 7,2009 7:05 p.m.

Officials in Gainesville, Fla. have renamed the city’s downtown plaza after rock ’n’ roll legend and former Florida resident Bo Diddley.

A Belgian waffle drizzled with chocolate syrup and topped with strawberries and ice cream from the Camden Lock Market in London.

In search of waffles

By Elvia Malagon · Sunday, June 7,2009 7:04 p.m.

For weeks, Belgian waffle vendors teased me with the lure of their delicious dessert.

Colbert to tape shows in Baghdad

By Jake Coyle · Sunday, June 7,2009 7:02 p.m.

“The Colbert Report” host arrived Friday at the former Al Faw Palace at Camp Victory in Baghdad. For weeks, he’s promoted the trip on his Comedy Central show, but because the military urged caution, he has only trumpeted a vague trip to “the Persian Gulf.”

Zion Crossroads performs during Streetdance!, part of the the First Friday celebration, on June 5th along 7th Street in downtown Bloomington.

First Friday brings arts outdoors

By Alycin Bektesh · Sunday, June 7,2009 6:55 p.m.

Downtown galleries and local bands combined efforts to kick off the summer during Bloomington’s First Friday event. The most recent Downtown Gallery Walk and Street Dance, which took place Friday, are designed to support local artists and musicians.

Chevy to Chery

By Braden Cundiff · Sunday, June 7,2009 6:51 p.m.

How are U.S. auto makers going to compete against the ascending Chinese?

Gitmo guilty pleas

Sunday, June 7,2009 6:48 p.m.

WE SAY Don’t railroad trials to avoid presenting tangible evidence.Bringing the detainees to trial would require prosecutors to air the brutal interrogation techniques that led to their confessions. But everyone deserves a fair trial, regardless of its political convenience.

Land of the lost

By Erin Chapman · Sunday, June 7,2009 6:44 p.m.

In so many ways the demilitarized zone is very much like North Korea itself: a stubborn little piece of the past that is still clinging on to old rivalries, oblivious that South Korea and the rest of the world have moved on.

Is fixing congressional procedure a lost cause?

Sunday, June 7,2009 6:43 p.m.

There are few members of Congress who still remember when they guaranteed the right of ordinary members to engage in open debate and to affect the course of legislation.

Simply servers

By Tyler Chernesky · Sunday, June 7,2009 6:40 p.m.

Not all friendships need to be forever. And not everyone needs to be a friend.

Crime, sports as major players in city's image

By Zina Kumok · Sunday, June 7,2009 6:39 p.m.

For the past two weeks, my hometown of Memphis has been in the news, from ESPN.com to Sports Illustrated.

Kinsey researcher receives grant to study causes of PPD

By Kevin Doran · Sunday, June 7,2009 5:34 p.m.

Last month, assistant research scientist Heather Rupp of the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction received a $423,500 grant to study the poorly understood biological mechanisms behind postpartum depression.

Bloomington commissions take steps to reduce city’s carbon footprint by 2012

By Amanda Lowry · Sunday, June 7,2009 5:32 p.m.

Bloomington is taking big strides to reduce its carbon footprint by the year 2012.

Budget would hurt urban, help suburban schools

By Deanna Martin · Sunday, June 7,2009 5:27 p.m.

Gov. Mitch Daniels said Indiana’s schools are “among America’s luckiest” because they have so far avoided cuts during the recession.

Clint Dempsey of the US Men's National Team and Ramon Nunez of Honduras battle for the ball during Saturday night's contest at Soldier Field in Chicago.

US beats Honduras, 2-1

By Sean Morrison · Saturday, June 6,2009 11:34 p.m.

CHICAGO - A goal in the first five minutes was a dagger in the United States Men's National Team's last contest. This time around, however, it turned into a spark.

US, Honduras tied 1-1 at break

By Sean Morrison · Saturday, June 6,2009 9:28 p.m.

A goal within the first five minutes of play by Honduras and a penalty kick goal by Landon Donovan in the 43rd minute has the United States Men's National Team tied with Honduras 1-1 at halftime at Soldier Field.

Local resident arrested for dealing cocaine

By Catie Connors · Saturday, June 6,2009 9:19 p.m.

Bloomington Police Department arrested and charged Shawn G. Smith with a Class A felony for dealing cocaine.

IU student 1 of 3 found dead in Indianapolis

Saturday, June 6,2009 1:45 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – Police say two men and an IU student have been found “brutally murdered” in an apartment on the far east side of Indianapolis.

Honduras fans cheer as they wait for the USA versus Honduras match to begin. The game is slated to start at 8 p.m.

US kicks into gear for matchup against Honduras

Friday, June 5,2009 8:55 p.m.

For the fourth time this year, the United States National Team will play in the States and try to keep its home record spotless.

French, Brazilians still on hunt for downed Air France flight

Friday, June 5,2009 9:54 a.m.

PARIS – French and Brazilian search teams have found no debris confirmed to have come from the Airbus A330 that vanished over the Atlantic, officials said Friday.

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