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By AP Reports · Sunday, Jan. 28,2007 11:28 p.m.

Sinn Fein members overwhelmingly voted Sunday to begin cooperating with the Northern Ireland police, a long-unthinkable commitment that could spur the return of a Catholic-Protestant administration for the British territory.

Woman dies in accident after car skids off road, sinks in local pond

By Kristi Oloffson · Sunday, Jan. 28,2007 11:19 p.m.

Icy roads might have caused a woman's car to slide off the road and sink to the bottom of a pond Sunday morning, said Bloomington Police Department Sgt. Faron Lake, reading from the police report.

Heinz angry over 'red zone' marketing plan

By Dan Nephin · Sunday, Jan. 28,2007 11:10 p.m.

PITTSBURGH -- Ketchup giant H.J. Heinz Co. is seeing red over a smaller Indiana ketchup maker's use of the term "red zone." Heinz partners with the Pittsburgh Steelers and three other NFL teams to make charity donations whenever the home team gets past the opponent's 20-yard line -- the so-called red zone. Heinz claims Elwood, Ind.,-based Red Gold Inc.'s "Red Gold Red Zone" program is too similar to its "Heinz Red Zone" program. That program donates to charity when the Indianapolis Colts enter the red zone.

Students could pay thousands in late city parking fines

By Michael Reschke · Sunday, Jan. 28,2007 11:09 p.m.

Some students don't pay for parking tickets they receive from the city of Bloomington because they think they won't be taken to court. They're wrong. "We do pursue unpaid tickets to the court level," Manager of Parking Enforcement for Bloomington Jack Davis said. Some students don't seem to realize this or don't care.

House wants Holocaust education

Sunday, Jan. 28,2007 11:07 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Legislation requiring Indiana's public schools to teach students about the horrors of the Holocaust has overwhelmingly passed the Indiana House.

2 men admit to theft of manhole covers

Sunday, Jan. 28,2007 11:06 p.m.

LOWELL, Ind. -- A quick-acting town employee, who called a scrap yard immediately after 9,000 pounds of manhole covers were discovered missing, helped police apprehend two suspects. Frank Lovely, the Lowell Street Department superintendent, called police early on Jan. 19 after other workers informed him that someone had made off with the department's manhole covers.

This weekend in the IU Jacobs School of Music

By Eric Anderson · Sunday, Jan. 28,2007 10:51 p.m.

On Friday night, the Jacobs School of Music will continue the 2006-07 season of its celebrated Opera Theatre with a double bill of comedy.

Fashion bosses to address model weight issue

By Joelle Diderich · Sunday, Jan. 28,2007 10:47 p.m.

PARIS -- Fashion bosses from Paris, Milan, New York and London have agreed to take part in a debate on how to address eating disorders after some countries took measures to ban ultra-skinny models from their catwalks, according to French fashion's governing body.

Classical guitarists add spice to the night

By Jessica Andrews · Sunday, Jan. 28,2007 10:45 p.m.

A contrasting blend of classical German and Latin melodies echoed throughout the auditorium of the John Waldron Arts Center as guitar soloists Risa Carlson and Martha Masters engaged in a tag-team performance that brought to life a collection of music inspired by classical artists and composer.

Pump up the volume

By Teri Rosenbaum · Sunday, Jan. 28,2007 10:45 p.m.

As an avid fashionista, I find inspiration in everything from Flavor Flav to Andy Warhol. But over the years, music has been the foundation for my style, the cheese for my macaroni, the pedophilia for my MySpace.

'Beyond the Pale' show goes beyond expectations

By Nick Mills and Nicholas Mills · Sunday, Jan. 28,2007 10:42 p.m.

It was almost midnight and exhaustion was starting to get to Jim Gaffigan. Following his show at the IU Auditorium Thursday night, Gaffigan held a meet-and-greet session for his fans. He spent more time talking to his fans than actually performing for them. After spending more than two hours shaking hands and talking, Gaffigan showed signs of being tired. For a guy who reiterates his laziness throughout his act it is surprising he lasted as long as he did.

IU can't hold off Michigan

By Aaron Beard · Sunday, Jan. 28,2007 10:04 p.m.

Despite an early run, nine 3-point shots, a game-high 19 points from senior center Sarah McKay and four players scoring in double-digits, the IU women's basketball team was unable to snap its losing streak. The Hoosiers (13-9, 2-7 Big Ten) dropped a 65-63 contest against Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., Sunday. The game was IU's fifth straight loss.

No. 20 Hoosiers 'Kick-Off' season 3-1 at weekend tournament in Michigan

By Tom Kir · Sunday, Jan. 28,2007 10:04 p.m.

After months of grueling practice, the IU water polo season is finally under way. Playing four games in two days at the Michigan Kick-Off Tournament in Ann Arbor, Mich., the No. 20 Hoosiers finished the weekend 3-1. The Hoosiers split their games Saturday, routing UC-Santa Barbara 16-3 before falling to No. 13 Michigan 12-7. The Hoosiers capped off the weekend by going a perfect 2-0 Sunday, beating Colorado State 9-4 followed by a 7-5 victory against Marist.

No. 18 Purdue swims past No. 11 IU to end regular season action

Sunday, Jan. 28,2007 10:02 p.m.

In its final dual meet before the Big Ten championships, the IU men's swimming and diving team suffered a setback at Purdue.

'Business-like' approach helps Hoosiers to victory

By Kevin Kane · Sunday, Jan. 28,2007 10:02 p.m.

It was all business for the IU women's tennis team Saturday when the Hoosiers improved to a flawless 6-0 record after defeating both the DePaul Blue Demons and the Butler Bulldogs at home. IU wasn't sure what it would see from the erratic Blue Demons, and no time had been spent toward scouting the underdog Butler squad. But coach Lin Loring's team demonstrated its professional approach to the game. Winning 5-2, the Hoosiers were prepared for the challenge DePaul presented, and Butler's element of surprise wasn't enough to prevent a 7-0 IU win.

Student makes pitch for 'white out'

By Aaron Beard · Sunday, Jan. 28,2007 10:02 p.m.

In two "white outs" last season, the IU men's basketball team lost against two top-ranked teams -- the Duke Blue Devils and the Connecticut Huskies -- at Assembly Hall. That didn't stop IU sophomore Don Ueber from pushing Hoosier fans to turn Assembly Hall white when the No. 2 Wisconsin Badgers travel to Bloomington for Wednesday's game.

No. 58 Hoosier men look to upend No. 13 Notre Dame

By Jordan Cohen · Sunday, Jan. 28,2007 10:01 p.m.

There is a lot at stake for the men's tennis team this afternoon as they hit the road for the first time this season. With a win today against No. 13 Notre Dame, the Hoosiers would boost their chances for postseason play. "If we win this match, we're in the driver's seat for going to the NCAAs," IU coach Ken Hydinger said.

Some Hoosiers post personal bests at Gladstein Invitational

By Ryan Gregg · Sunday, Jan. 28,2007 10:01 p.m.

This weekend's Gladstein Invitational saw the IU track and field teams make many strides as they gear up for the Big Ten Championships. The meet, in which more than 900 athletes participated, was hosted by the Hoosiers in the Harry Gladstein Fieldhouse for the second year in a row.

Federer beats Gonzalez for 10th Grand Slam title

By Paul Alexander · Sunday, Jan. 28,2007 10 p.m.

MELBOURNE, Australia -- Roger Federer captured his 10th Grand Slam singles title without dropping a set, finishing a dominating run through the Australian Open by beating Fernando Gonzalez of Chile 7-6 (2), 6-4, 6-4 in Sunday's final.

Woods extends his PGA Tour win streak to 7

By Doug Ferguson · Sunday, Jan. 28,2007 9:57 p.m.

SAN DIEGO -- Tiger Woods resumed his improbable pursuit of Byron Nelson with a result that was all too predictable. Woods caught up to the pack with an eagle, buried the hopes of his final challenger with a birdie and closed with a 6-under 66 on Sunday to win the Buick Invitational for his seventh consecutive PGA Tour victory, the second-longest streak in history.