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Paul Rudd probably finds it difficult hanging with both McLovin and Stifler.

'Models' worth looking up to

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Despite its ridiculous premise (why would you put criminals in charge of kids?), “Role Models” delivers some smart, extremely funny moments while not devolving too much into low-brow comedy.





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IU grad brings the ‘cheeseburgers-and-bus league’ to Bloomington

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After IU’s 72-54 victory against Bemidji State, IU coach Tom Crean talked about the importance of his team playing with energy – something the Hoosiers will prepare for before their regular season opener. Conversely, Bemidji State coach Matt Bowen talked about preparing for the 16-hour bus ride home awaiting his team tomorrow.


IU freshman guard Daniel Moore goes up for a layup after stealing the ball from a Bemidji State player during a game Tuesday night at Assembly Hall. Moore had five points in IU's 72-54 win.

Hoosiers bailed out by bench in team’s final exhibition game

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Their regular season doesn’t begin until Saturday, but the Hoosiers have already had to grind out a win at home. With their starters off-key in the team’s final tune-up, IU needed a second-half run and a strong showing from its bench to pull away from Division II school Bemidji State, eventually winning 72-54.


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Egypt unveils discovery of 4,300-year-old pyramid

Archaeologists have discovered a new pyramid under the sands of Saqqara, an ancient burial site that has yielded a string of unearthed pyramids in recent years but remains largely unexplored.


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Alumnus donates $15M to Kelley

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The IU Kelley School of Business is receiving a $15 million donation from an IU alumnus to benefit minority scholarships. It is one of the largest donations ever given to the school, and with interest and IU’s match program, it will be the single largest gift.


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Majority Shiite party undecided on troop agreement

The fate of an agreement that would keep U.S. troops here for three more years rests with Iraq’s largest Shiite party, which must choose between its two main partners: the United States and Iran.


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Former Taiwan president led to court in handcuffs

Former Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian on Tuesday was led from a prosecutor’s office in handcuffs after being questioned for five hours on money-laundering allegations.




Armed service veterans salute the American flag during Veterans Day ceremonies Tuesday morning in the Monroe County Courhouse Rotunda.

Students gather to honor those who served

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A basket of letters filled more and more as students gathered to honor veterans Tuesday. The letters were waiting to be shipped to soldiers abroad, a small token of gratitude toward people who make tremendous sacrifices.


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Students come to hear policy

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More than 1,000 people packed into the IU Auditorium on Tuesday night to hear former Sen. John Edwards speak – despite the controversy surrounding his personal life.PODCAST: Hoosier Headlines


Former North Carolina senator and Democratic vice presidential candidate John Edwards discusses his candidacy and the implications of the 2008 presidential election Tuesday evening at IU Auditorium.

Edwards breaks summer silence

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Former Sen. John Edwards said Sen. John McCain had a weight around his neck in the final days of the presidential campaign.That weight, he said, was President Bush.Edwards spoke Tuesday at the IU Auditorium as a part of the Indiana Memorial Union Board’s speaker series. The talk was his first public appearance since August, when he admitted to having an extramarital affair with a campaign staff member when his wife was battling cancer. During that three month period, Edwards remained out of the public eye as Barack Obama campaigned for the presidency.




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IU’s biophysicist research focuses on regenerating damaged organs

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A $2.7 million grant might seem like a large amount for something as small as an embryo, but IU’s biophysicist James Glazier plans to achieve great things with it. This grant from the National Institutes of Health promises about $675,000 every year for the next four years during Glazier’s research of early development in animals.