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Report shows rightful landowners

For generations, black families passed down the tales in uneasy whispers: "They stole our land." These were family secrets shared after the children fell asleep, old stories locked in fear and shame. Some of those whispered bits of oral history, it turns out, are true. In an 18-month investigation, The Associated Press documented a pattern in which black Americans were cheated out of their land or driven from it through intimidation, violence and even murder.

United States offers troops to Afghan village

KAKARAK, Afghanistan -- The United States may station troops in the area where a recent American airstrike killed scores of civilians in a move to encourage local development and improve community relations, the commander of U.S. forces said Sunday. Lt. Gen. Dan K. McNeill flew to this village in Uruzgan province less than a week after an attack that Afghans say killed 48 people, including 25 members of an extended family attending a wedding. Another 117 people were reportedly wounded in the attack last Monday.

Recorders hurting TV

PASADENA, Calif. -- Television viewers could face paying for channels they now receive free if digital video recorders kill commercials, said Jamie Kellner, chairman of Turner Broadcasting System.

Pitching staff struggles during weekend as Hoosiers win 1, lose 2 against Nittany Lions

Penn State ripped apart the Hoosiers' fragile pitching staff in two days at Sembower Field. The final tally of the wreckage during the three-game Big Ten series included 24 allowed runs, eight pitchers and a starter lost to an elbow injury. Two losses sandwiched a 6-3 IU win with bright performances from pitchers senior Nick Otte and freshman Adam Pegg, but the overall weekend magnified the Hoosiers' continuing pitching woes. Starter Brad Edwards was tagged for six earned runs in Friday's 14-4 loss.

Friends mourn L.A. shooting victims

LOS ANGELES -- Friends and relatives gathered on Sunday to mourn the two people killed in the July 4 shooting at the El Al ticket counter at Los Angeles International Airport, which was condemned by some as an act of terrorism.

Space tourist lands, urges others to make trip

ASTANA, Kazakstan -- The Russian capsule carrying the world's first paying space tourist landed successfully Sunday on the steppes of Kazakstan, ending American Dennis Tito's multimillion-dollar adventure in the cosmos.

A challenge to whiners

Many people have opinions about what is wrong with the United States and what our stance should be on terrorism. The United States is a great nation, and while we do get too full of ourselves from time to time (like the late '40s to the '80s), we do not take actions out of malice. We may be misguided and idealistic, but never have we warred out of hatred, despite what revisionist historians would have us think.

Arrests need explanation

As Americans, we generally feel safe that we won't be jailed without reason. We are confident we won't be hauled away from our families and imprisoned indefinitely. We know the police won't arrest us without anyone knowing. Our Constitution requires that arrest warrants only be issued when probable cause has been clearly demonstrated. Family members, concerned citizens and the media can obtain arrest records and court documents because our records are considered to be public property. With the people watching its actions, the government cannot easily hide its abuses. Because of this openness, Americans can barely fathom that secret arrests and imprisonments -- common in other countries -- could happen here.

Bush makes right decision

The Geneva Convention was signed in 1949 by 189 countries as a way to protect soldiers from abuse during captivity. It provides, among other things, that captives shall be given food and shelter, shall receive pay, need only give their name, rank and serial number to interrogators and shall not be tortured. President George W. Bush announced his decision Feb. 7 to apply the Convention to Taliban prisoners, although not to al Qaeda prisoners.

Album sure to 'Cheer Up' anxious fans

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Panel addresses alcohol issues

While the the race to get drunk during Little 500 week is sometimes as anticipated as the race itself, alcohol abuse on campus is a year-round issue. A panel of six students and campus officials discussed this problem with about 10 people at the Indiana Memorial Union Tuesday. During the conversation, panelists addressed a variety of questions and dealt with many aspects of alcohol on campus.

World-famous Hagegård visits IU

World-renowned Swedish baritone Håkon Hagegård is teaching masterclasses at IU, and will be performing Schubert's song cycle Die Winterreise this Friday at the IU School of Music.

Men and looks not everything

Carrie Bradshaw, sexpert extraordinaire, has $40,000 worth of Manolo Blahniks, but has to pawn her friend Charlotte's Tiffany's rock to obtain ownership of her chic Manhattan flat.

The East Lansing Curse

Wisconsin snapped the Breslin Center curse. Illinois walked all over it. IU is yet to figure it out. The Badgers ended Michigan State's nation-long, 53-game home winning streak in the final seconds Jan. 12. The Spartans won three in a row in East Lansing before the Fighting Illini squeaked out a two-point win Feb. 12. Now, No. 23 IU has the chance to hand Michigan State its third home loss of the season at 1 p.m. Sunday in the often-rugged, never-nice Breslin Center. One problem -- for IU, the curse is still in place. The Hoosiers (18-8, 10-3 Big Ten) haven't won in the Breslin Center since Feb. 28, 1991, a span of eight losses. IU is 2-9 all-time in the Breslin Center since the arena opened in 1989.

Tupac: Until the End of Time

Arts Fair heats up the square

Artists and art lovers crowded the courthouse lawn Saturday for the 22nd annual Art Fair on the Square. This year, the event was bursting with artistic talent from near and far.

Talent drowns in musical experimentation

Like many artists today, Corey Harris has difficulties determining his true musical style. On his 1999 release, Greens from the Garden, Harris bounces all over the musical spectrum. Some parts of it are upbeat, New Orleans-style blues, while other aspects walk the beaten trail of Cajun-esque country. At times it works well -- really well.

Police state isn't answer to terrorism

Congress is considering a bill that would allow police to listen in on phone calls and search Americans' houses without having to demonstrate probable cause.

Attempted thefts at 3 area businesses

Police have identified a suspect in an investigation of three attempted thefts from Bloomington businesses Friday night. Prison officials recognized an image of the man caught on surveillance tape. The man, described as a heavy-set, 6-foot African-American male, entered the Steak 'n Shake at 1900 N. College Ave. at about 11 p.m. Friday. Police said he ordered a Coke and then went out to the parking lot, saying he needed to go to his car to get his billfold. Upon returning, he asked the cashier on duty if he had change for a $100 bill. The cashier said he did, then proceeded to take the appropriate amount out of the drawer. At that point, the man grabbed the change from the cashier's hand and ran away.