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Gadhafi to lead African Union

Moammar Gadhafi of Libya was elected Monday as leader of the African Union, a position long sought by the eccentric dictator pushing his oil-rich nation into the international mainstream after years of isolation.

Bones could be of Muncie man missing since ’62

Bone fragments found in a decayed box in a bank building are being subjected to DNA tests to determine whether they might be the remains of a man who vanished in 1962.

Ringling Bros. cruelty-to-elephants case heads to U.S. District Court

After more than eight years of legal skirmishing, a trial is scheduled to open Wednesday in a lawsuit filed by animal welfare groups alleging that Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus routinely abuses its performing elephants.

Ringling Bros. cruelty-to-elephants case heads to U.S. District Court

Hoosiers potentially scammed by fake charity

In recent months, a supposed charitable organization has been drawing the ire of some with phone calls asking for money. The organization’s actions have also attracted the BBB, which began investigating them last fall.

New Ill. Governor: ‘We have to address each day with new eyes’

In his first Sunday since being thrust into the chief executive’s office, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn delivered a church service message of service and humility, calling on residents to work together despite challenges.

Yes, you can advertise!

Is it just me, or has advertising gotten exponentially worse over the past few years?

No Love for PETA

I’m thoroughly convinced that People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is the new Planned Parenthood.

Red staters’ blues

After nearly three decades of ascendency, the Grand Old Party finds itself on the outside looking in and desperately in need of some soul-searching.

Computers for a cause

The state of Indiana is working harder for its unemployed citizens. A new initiative involves placing computers in churches, libraries and community organizations throughout the state to ease the difficulties Hoosiers face in applying for unemployment benefits.

Hudson’s Super Bowl anthem showed courage

During the Super Bowl on Sunday, emotions were flying, from anger to excitement. Viewers from the stands and couches were all watching one of the biggest games of the year. There wasn’t just the game, the ads and the halftime show as per usual, but something that everyone should truly appreciate: Grammy-nominated singer Jennifer Hudson’s outstanding performance after a three-month hiatus.

‘Spelling Bee’ musical comes to IU Auditorium

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” is making its way to Bloomington for two performances at the IU Auditorium.

‘Reefer’ grips audience with sex, drugs and death

“Reefer Madness: The Musical” blew through Bloomington last weekend, leaving theatergoers high on laughter with its comical social commentary on the effects of marijuana.

Purdue, Michigan State game-times set for men's basketball

The Hoosiers will play Purdue at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21 in West Lafayette. Then on Tuesday March 3, the Michigan State Spartans will come to Bloomington for a 7 p.m. game at Assembly Hall.

Jump in spring enrollment brings more minorities to campus

This spring brought a 3.3 percent increase in the number of students attending IU from last year. The University also received a bump in the number of minority students on campus.

Lack of ‘D’ contributes to IU's 11th loss

As agitated as IU coach Tom Crean and the Hoosier fan base appeared toward the referees, the numbers don’t lie: The Hoosiers’ inability to stop Ohio State’s offense is what doomed them.

Roth shines from range in loss to Ohio State

Matt Roth doesn’t look the type to bring 17,202 people to their feet. He’s certainly not one you would expect to drop Ohio State coach Thad Matta’s jaw. “I honestly wanted him to keep shooting,” Matta said after Saturday’s game, “because I was like, ‘This is one of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen.’”

Lack of ‘D’ contributes to men's basketball's 11th loss

As agitated as IU coach Tom Crean and the Hoosier fan base appeared toward the referees, the numbers don’t lie: The Hoosiers’ inability to stop Ohio State’s offense is what doomed them.

Dreams dashed in a second

A Super Bowl, it seemed, was ready to head home to Glendale, Ariz., on the back of a redemptive quarterback and a wide receiver with impossible talent. Then a second ticked away.

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