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AIG offices in New York are shown on March 2. American International Group Inc., once the world's largest insurer, said Monday it lost $61.7 billion in the fourth fourth, the biggest quarterly loss in U.S. corporate history, amid continued financial market turmoil. The results come as the U.S. government also Monday announced a restructuring of a bailout plan for the troubled insurer, extending $30 billion in additional aid to the company for a total bailout topping $170.

AIG plans $100 million in bonuses after bailout

By Martin Crutsinger · Saturday, March 14,2009 10:13 p.m.

WASHINGTON — AIG plans to pay about $100 million in bonuses after taking more than $170 billion in bailout funds from the government, The New York Times reported Saturday.

Bloomington South senior Jordan Hulls flicks the ball back to a team mate, not pictured, on a fast break during a game against Detroit Country Day on Saturday in Bloomington. South won 73-67.

Bloomington South rolls to regional championship

Saturday, March 14,2009 9:23 p.m.

Bloomington High School South is a step closer to a state championship. The Class 4A No. 1 Panthers (24-0) won a regional championship on Saturday night in Seymour, Ind. after rolling over Terre Haute South (21-5) 66-39.

Ohio State guard Walter Offutt (3) and guard P.J. Hill grip each other's hand as they walk off the court after Ohio State beat Michigan State 82-70 in an NCAA college basketball game during the semifinals of the Big Ten men's tournament Saturday in Indianapolis.

Ohio State upsets No. 7 Michigan State, will face Purdue for Big Ten title

By Nancy Armour · Saturday, March 14,2009 8:07 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – Ohio State overpowered the Spartans 82-70 in the semifinals of the Big Ten tournament Saturday. The Buckeyes will face Purdue on Sunday in the championship game.

Guests try out some of the games just after the doors opened for the grand opening of the permanent Indiana Live Casino on Friday in Shelbyville, Ind. The track's Indiana Live casino opened in a temporary building last June. Interstate 74 was backed up for about three miles as traffic jammed the casino exit.

New $200 million casino opens near Shelbyville

Saturday, March 14,2009 8:20 a.m.

SHELBYVILLE, Ind. — Thousands of people lined up for the opening of the new $200 million casino at the Indiana Downs horse track near Shelbyville on Friday, forcing police to turn some visitors away as the facility filled up.

IU senior diver Christina Loukas practices a dive off of a one-meter springboard during a practice on Feb. 26, 2009 at the Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatic Center. Loukas was recently selected to the USA Diving 2009 World Championships team.

4 Hoosier divers lead NCAA diving championships

Friday, March 13,2009 10:35 p.m.

On day one of the NCAA Zone C Diving Championships in Minneapolis, four Hoosier divers earned spots to the NCAA Championships.

Beavers blamed for flooding I-65 ramp in Gary

Friday, March 13,2009 1:04 p.m.

GARY, Ind. — The Indiana Department of Transportation believes beavers are to blame for flooding that closed an Interstate 65 ramp in Gary for three days.

Connecticut's Kemba Walker lays on the floor after missing a shot at the end of the fifth overtime period against Syracuse during a quarterfinal NCAA college basketball game at the Big East men's tournament Thursday at Madison Square Garden in New York. Syracuse won 127-117.

Syracuse outlasts Connecticut 127-117 in 6 OTs

By Jim O’Connell · Friday, March 13,2009 7:36 a.m.

NEW YORK — Syracuse and Connecticut played a game for the ages Thursday night and into early Friday. When it was over, everybody in Madison Square Garden was exhausted and, except for the losing team, exhilarated.

16-year-old Newberry, Ind., girl missing

Friday, March 13,2009 1:34 a.m.

The Bloomington State Police are investigating a report of a missing girl, 16-year-old Danielle Renae Blackmore of Newberry, Ind.

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Friday, March 13,2009 12:54 a.m.

Here is what's going on in IU sports.

Divers compete in Minn. for NCAA qualifier

By Kevin Loughery · Friday, March 13,2009 12:48 a.m.

The Hoosiers will go to Minneapolis for the NCAA Zone C Diving meet. Teams from the Midwest region will participate in a host of events beginning Friday and continuing through Sunday.

9 Hoosiers vie for national championship

By Ari Shifron · Friday, March 13,2009 12:46 a.m.

Now is the time everyone strives for. Nine Hoosiers have reached this goal and will compete for the right to be crowned the best in their event.

Rested team travels to Fla.

By Connor O'Gara · Friday, March 13,2009 12:43 a.m.

The Hoosiers will have to execute on both sides of the ball if they plan on snapping the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles’ 17-game winning streak. The Eagles (25-4) will take on the Hoosiers in the opening game 4 p.m. Friday.

Freshman outfielder Alex Dickerson swings against Morehead State Tuesday afternoon at the Sembower Field. Dickerson and the Hoosiers hit nine home runs, with 22 hits in an 18-3 win.

Smith expects better defense in spring trip

By DeAntae Prince · Friday, March 13,2009 12:39 a.m.

The Hoosiers will play their first game Saturday against Bowling Green at Chain O’Lakes Stadium in Winter Haven, Fla. They will then compete in a string of contests, which will lead IU into conference play and its toughest portion of the season.

The Co-ed Whistle Tips, wearing black, face the MonSTARS, wearing red, Thursday evening at Assembly Hall. The MonSTARS went on to win 49-44.

Intramural Championships held at Assembly Hall, 3 teams crowned

Friday, March 13,2009 12:35 a.m.

After a long ride throughout the first half of the semester, victors emerged from the Division I Recreational Sports tournament brackets March 12.

A season off the brink: overheard at Conseco Fieldhouse

By Matt Dollinger · Friday, March 13,2009 12:34 a.m.

The Hoosiers yelled for their teammates louder than ever in their final game of the season.

Have the Hoosiers done enough to dance?

By Jeremy Rosenthal · Friday, March 13,2009 12:32 a.m.

IU must wait to see if the NCAA selection committee will accept the team for a position in the tournament. While the Hoosiers’ resume has some strong points, the question remains: Will it be enough to make the big dance?

IU loses 66-51 in 1st round of tourney

By Tom Kirby · Friday, March 13,2009 12:30 a.m.

The Hoosiers (6-25) fell to Penn State in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament, ending a season that witnessed the setting of school records for most conference and total losses in a season

IU freshman foward Kory Barnett sits quietly in the locker room as members of the media conduct interviews following IU's 66-51 loss to Penn State on Thursday at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Story of the year

By Zachary Osterman · Friday, March 13,2009 12:28 a.m.

It really has been a remarkable season – not good or bad, just remarkable. Last year was likely the single most unpredictable year in IU basketball history – but this one gave it a run.

IU baroque brass ensemble to play at Boston Early Music Festival

By Amy Burke · Friday, March 13,2009 12:28 a.m.

An IU brass ensemble has been chosen as the first of its kind to play at the Boston Early Music Festival’s fringe festival, which features emerging artists.

Speaker shares message about Coke's unethical practices in India

By Bailey Loosemore · Friday, March 13,2009 12:25 a.m.

No Sweat!, an IU organization aimed at ending sweatshop practices, is vying to ensure a new contract with Coca-Cola never goes through, said Amit Srivastava, coordinator of India Resource Center and director of Global Resistance.

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