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Walk aims to fight homlessness in city

For the past three years, a path through historic Bloomington has paved the way for walkers to learn more about homelessness in their community. Homeward Bound, Indiana's 5K walk to help fight homelessness, kicks off this Sunday at 2 p.m. in Third Street Park.

Bomb thrown by motorcyclist in Cairo kills 2, wounds 20

CAIRO, Egypt -- An explosion apparently set off by a bomber on a motorcycle hit a tour group shopping in a historic bazaar Thursday, killing at least two people and wounding 20 -- the first attack targeting foreign tourists in the Egyptian capital in more than seven years.

Separate man charged in Collman case

CROTHERSVILLE, Ind. -- A 10-year-old girl who police say was abducted to keep her quiet about a methamphetamine operation was also sexually molested, but not by the man charged with her murder, authorities said Thursday. Anthony R. Stockelman, 38, of rural Seymour made an initial court appearance Thursday morning after being arrested Wednesday on a felony count of child molesting. Jackson Circuit Judge William E. Vance ordered Stockelman held on $500,000 cash bond at the county jail in Brownstown.

Community Gardens offers rentable plots

Spades and shovels aside, garden specialist Grant Pershing may be the most valuable tool in this garden. Pershing works in the Willie Streeter Community Gardens, an area of rentable plots of land for residents to plant whatever they choose. For $31, Bloomington residents can spend their summers tending to a 10' by 20' plot of land in the gardens, which feature organic or conventional gardening, as well as wheelchair accessible raised beds. Staff members, like Pershing, are also available at the gardens to assist with problems.

Hold on a minute

There are a lot of wack-jobs here in America. There are a lot of people who have a crazy agenda. They will hoot and holler and do anything that is necessary to get on the news and get people to hear about it. When I first heard of the Minuteman Project, I thought these guys were probably more of the same, probably some wacked-out conservatives who hated Mexicans and didn't want them stealin' good ole American jobs.

Stars, stripes and McGriddles

Congratulations, America! We're No. 1! As five-time winner of the World's Fattest Country award, we're officially a dynasty. Suck on that, France! USA! USA! USA! Accepting this award on behalf of the country is Burger King's "Enormous Omelet Sandwich," a frightfully disgusting pile of eggs, meat, cheese and salt that weighs in at a mighty 730 calories and 47 grams of fat. Because there's no better way to start your day than with coronary failure.

The eternal legacy

These few weeks hold a very new experience for my generation -- it is the first time we get to witness the death of a pope and the election of a new one. The magnificent funeral rituals seen on TV are quite an impressive experience for anyone who hasn't seen them.

'Time' for smarts

For at least a year, we've heard from Gov. Mitch Daniels about the economic importance of switching to daylight-saving time. It makes sense that confusion about the time doesn't help anyone operate their business more efficiently.

Iraqi leaders name Shiite al-Jaafari new prime minister

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Cementing Iraq's first democratic government in 50 years, one of Saddam's Hussein's most implacable enemies took his oath as president Thursday and quickly named another longtime foe of the ousted dictator to the powerful post of prime minister.

Bloomington literary magazine relocates to Pennslyvania

Town staples earn their notoriety by staying in town. That's how Bathtub Gin became synonymous with Bloomington for many local poets. The nationally distributed biannual literary and art magazine will continue to be synonymous with Bloomington until it moves printing locations to Erie, Penn., in August.

Graffiti artist shows work at Boxcar Books

It's a legal venue showing an illegal art. From 7 to 9 p.m. tonight, local bookstore Boxcar Books located at 310A S. Washington will showcase an opening of graffiti art by local artist Levi Jamison.

Graham Colton Band hits Indianapolis

While their last visit to Bloomington was as a headliner at the Bluebird Nightclub, this time around, the Graham Colton Band will have a change of scenery. The five-person pop/rock band out of Dallas is headed to Indianapolis for their show at 8 p.m. today at the Murat Theater, 502 N. New Jersey St. in Indianapolis, and are opening for "American Idol's" Kelly Clarkson.

Horowitz returns to IU to discuss classroom bias

Where nationally known political activist David Horowitz goes, debate seems to follow.

Vote for Pedro takes IUSA reins

Wednesday night marked the changing of the guard for student leaders at IU. Flanked by administrators and the outgoing IU Student Association administration, new IUSA executives were officially sworn in by Student Body Supreme Court Chief Justice Brian Clifford at the Indiana Memorial Union.

Seniors look to tie up loose ends before graduation in May

With less than one month until graduation, IU seniors are almost finished with their college years. As future alumni begin to celebrate, there are a few loose ends seniors should tie up before leaving Bloomington for good. One of the biggest potential problems for seniors is taking care of parking tickets and changing permanent addresses to receive their diplomas.

Kinsey Confidential

Question: My boyfriend has been bugging me about going down on me.

Kinsey Confidential

Question: My girlfriend and I have been trying to have sex for some time now. We're both in our twenties.

Kinsey Confidential

Question: I am trying to prove to a friend that her opinion is wrong -- she says that no other animals in the world have same-sex relationships -- and I'm having a difficult time coming up with study materials that would prove it. Can you help?

Iraqis elect Kurdish leader as new president

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Two months after elections, Iraq's new government finally began to take shape Wednesday as lawmakers elected as president a Kurdish leader who promised to represent all ethnic and religious groups in a session broadcast across the country -- and shown to Saddam Hussein in his jail cell.

'Women's Wear Daily' visits IU