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Rice comments on UN activities in Lebanon

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The New York Times reported Tuesday that Condoleezza Rice called for U.N. peacekeeping forces to enforce the "very robust" mandate authorized by the organization. The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) has said the mandate places Lebanese sovereignty paramount, and Unifil says it will not take action without authorization from the Lebanese army. Rice said the difference between her own stance and Unifil's is a problem of interpretation.


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Golfer 'Lord Byron' dies at 94

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IRVING, Texas -- Byron Nelson, golf's courtly "Lord Byron" whose 11 straight tournament victories in 1945 stand as one of sports' most enduring records, died Tuesday. He was 94.


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Hoosiers looking to dethrone Wolverines at top of Big Ten conference

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In the Big Ten, coming out on top doesn't always come easy. For the past four years, No. 3 Michigan has won the women's cross country Big Ten title. While the Wolverines are heavily favored to win their fifth straight title, the No. 29 IU women's cross country team is looking to make a dent in the rest of the field.


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Hoeppner back at the helm

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Just 12 days after having a second round of brain surgery, IU coach Terry Hoeppner rejoined his team Sunday after his Hoosiers fell to University of Connecticut 14-7 Saturday afternoon.



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Hoosiers host rival Wildcats

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IU versus Kentucky. Two words: Border War. No, not the Ohio River -- but rather the 49th parallel. When the IU men's soccer team battles the Wildcats at 7 p.m. tonight at Bill Armstrong Stadium, it will be a border war of a different kind.


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Can't buy us love

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Everyone's retirement plan features an asterisk that points to "win the lottery." Last week's lucky winner no longer has to worry about her 401(k) or how much she is paying into Social Security. In fact, assuming the winner doesn't blow it all, she won't have to work another day in her life.




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University, city officials stress energy saving techniques

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Turning on the lights and having the heat turned up in the winter are conveniences most people might not consider potentially wasteful. The University, with its numerous buildings and research facilities, use a lot of energy. Research buildings such as Jordan Hall and the Chemistry Building have equipment turned on all the time and use the most energy of the buildings on campus, Assistant Director of Utilities Mark Menefee said.


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Air travelers adjust to new rules

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ATLANTA -- Travelers showed up at airports with toiletries stored in zip-top plastic bags Tuesday as they tried to comply with new security rules allowing them to carry on small amounts of liquids and gels.



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Former Israeli prime minister to speak at IU

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Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak will be coming to IU Oct. 30 as part of the IU Union Board lecture series. The speech, which will be held at the IU Auditorium, will be free to the public but will require a general admission ticket.


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MCATs to switch to computer format

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Procrastination will be a little more detrimental to Medical College Admission Test-takers in 2007. Starting Jan. 27, students applying to medical colleges across the country will have to take their MCAT exams via the computer. The change will create 20 additional test dates throughout the year, making the annual number of tests 22.




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Woman sentenced for adoption scam

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INDIANAPOLIS -- A woman convicted of swindling couples out of nearly $100,000 after promising to help them adopt Russian children was placed on electronically monitored home detention for two years Monday in federal court.


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Judge approves order blocking automated calls

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NASHVILLE, Ind. -- A judge has approved an order blocking a California-based group from making automated calls attacking Democratic congressional candidate Baron Hill, who is challenging Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Sodrel in the 9th District.