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1 man dead after Tuesday robbery

Tuesday, May 26,2009 7:06 p.m.

A Bloomington resident died Tuesday morning after police pulled him and another over after an alleged robbery.

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Annual writers’ conference set for June 14 to 19

Tuesday, May 26,2009 4:43 p.m.

The annual Writers’ Conference at IU-Bloomington, now celebrating its 69th year, will welcome eight nationally renowned writers to Bloomington June 14-19 for a week-long festival of classes, workshops and readings.

Bloomington resident Linda Zambanini waves a flag Tuesday afternoon outside the Monroe County Courthouse. Protestors gathered to speak against the recent decision of the courts in California to uphold Proposition 8, banning same-sex marriages, but allowing the 18,000 marriages that occured prior to Prop 8's passing to be legally recognized.

California high court upholds gay marriage ban

Tuesday, May 26,2009 2:07 p.m.

SAN FRANCISCO — The California Supreme Court upheld a voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage Tuesday, but it also decided that the estimated 18,000 gay couples who tied the knot before the law took effect will stay wed.

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S. Ind. refuge seeks money to buy ex-mine property

Tuesday, May 26,2009 1:11 p.m.

OAKLAND CITY, Ind. — Managers of a southwestern Indiana wildlife refuge are hoping for enough federal funding to buy a large piece of reclaimed mine land that supporters say is key to completing the site.

Vice president Joe Biden, left, and President Barack Obama, right, stand with Judge Sonia Sotomayor on Tuesday in the East Room of the White House in Washington. Obama announced her nomination to the Supreme Court.

Sotomayor nominated to high court

Tuesday, May 26,2009 11:53 a.m.

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama chose federal appeals judge Sonia Sotomayor to become the nation's first Hispanic Supreme Court justice on Tuesday, praising her as "an inspiring woman" with both the intellect and compassion to interpret the Constitution wisely.

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Nuclear test violates UN sanctions

Monday, May 25,2009 3:26 p.m.

TOKYO – The U.S., the EU and Russia condemned North Korea's reported nuclear test Monday as a violation of U.N. resolutions and promised to take the isolated regime before the Security Council. Even China joined the chorus of disapproval, saying it "resolutely opposed" the test.

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Hoosiers headed to Louisville for NCAA Regional

By Zachary Osterman · Monday, May 25,2009 3:22 p.m.

The Hoosiers will be a four-seed in the NCAA Regional in Louisville, far and away their closest possible destination. No. 1-seed Louisville will be IU’s first opponent, with games beginning at 3 p.m. Friday, according to Louisville’s Web site.

Helio Castroneves holds three fingers in the air following his third Indianapolis 500 win Sunday afternoon at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Castroneves wins 3rd Indianapolis 500

By Michael Sanserino · Sunday, May 24,2009 7:24 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – Helio Castroneves was facing jail time five weeks ago, but on Sunday, he was face to face with a jug of milk. Castroneves won the 93rd Indianapolis 500, becoming the first foreign-born driver to win three titles. 

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Hoosiers dominate Minnesota for Big Ten title

Saturday, May 23,2009 11:31 p.m.

With aggressive bats, dominant arms and a remarkably relaxed demeanor, coach Tracy Smith’s IU baseball team rose to the top of the Big Ten on Saturday night, defeating Minnesota 13-2.

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Hoosiers crush Ohio State 13-3

By Zachary Osterman · Friday, May 22,2009 11:31 p.m.

A 13-3 victory Friday night against No. 1-seeded Ohio State puts the Hoosiers in Saturday’s championship game, and means they would have to lose twice in the double-elimination Big Ten Tournament to lose out on the conference crown.

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IU student has confirmed case of swine flu

Friday, May 22,2009 3:59 p.m.

IU officials confirmed Friday that two IU students – one at IU-Purdue University Indianapolis and one at IU-Bloomington – have tested positive for swine flu.

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