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Ryder films' foreign face

By C. Warner Sills and weekend staff · Thursday, May 18,2006 12 a.m.

There are many unique experiences for Bloomington residents in the summer.

Great name, decent debut

By C. Warner Sills and -Nate Bethea · Thursday, May 18,2006 12 a.m.

Gnarls Barkley seems like the most unlikely of artistic progressions: a former Dirty South rapper turned soul star and a former Athens, Georgia DJ turned virtuoso hip-hop producer collaborate to form a side project influenced by Motown, Seattle and Manchester.

Fanboys please: Stop with the fronting

By C. Warner Sills and Tristan Mathews · Thursday, May 18,2006 12 a.m.

I see your sideways glances at my Batman carrier bag, riddled with condescension. I've suffered the looks of disapproval when I jog past you on a Sunday afternoon: me in my Superman shirt, you in your Connor Kent Superboy hoodie.

City opens playground in Cascades Park

By David A. Nosko · Wednesday, May 17,2006 9:19 p.m.

A new city playground at Cascades Park was born this week in a citywide effort to allow kids the freedom to act like kids.

They can't work it out: Paul McCartney, Heather Mills McCartney separate

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, May 17,2006 9:16 p.m.

LONDON -- When he's 64, Paul McCartney may well be on a long and winding road through the courts -- in one of Britain's most expensive divorce cases.

Protesters arrested as they attempt to enter Halliburton meeting

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, May 17,2006 9:15 p.m.

DUNCAN, Okla. -- Sixteen people protesting Halliburton Co.'s environmental record and its role as a military contractor were arrested on trespassing charges Wednesday when they surged toward a building where company shareholders were meeting.

Local production brings Christmas to John Waldron Arts Center Friday

By Kristin Cutler · Wednesday, May 17,2006 9:14 p.m.

It may seem out of season, but Christmas comes early this year with a locally written and produced show opening Friday at the John Waldron Arts Center.

Former Indiana All-Star pleads in pot, cocaine case

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, May 17,2006 9:11 p.m.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- A former Indiana high school All-Star suspended from the Tennessee basketball team after his March arrest on drug charges pleaded guilty Tuesday to a misdemeanor count of marijuana possession.

Hearing held to move trial location

By Sarah Core · Wednesday, May 17,2006 9:06 p.m.

John R. Myers II, the Ellettsville man indicted in the 2000 murder of 19-year-old IU student Jill Behrman, awaits a decision on whether his Sept. 18 trial will be moved out of Morgan County after requesting a change of venue Monday.

Science Olympiad brings curious students to campus

By Erika Biga Lee · Wednesday, May 17,2006 9:06 p.m.

No hotel room will be left empty as IU and the city of Bloomington roll out the red carpet for the approximate 5,000 people expected to arrive Thursday and Friday.

"Scouring for Stars" - Science Olympiad

By Erika Biga Lee · Wednesday, May 17,2006 9:06 p.m.

Saturday, the IU campus will be filled with the nation's next generation of scientists as 120 state champion teams consisting of thousands of middle and high school students flood into Bloomington to put their science knowledge to the test in the National Science Olympiad Tournament.

IU Cancer Center receives $7.5 million gift

By Trevor brown · Wednesday, May 17,2006 9:06 p.m.

The IU Cancer Center received a $7.5 million endowment from the Eli Lilly and Company Foundation Tuesday in order to help attract and retain nationally recognized researchers and scientists.

Utilities don't foresee summer problems

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, May 17,2006 9:03 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Utility officials told state regulators Wednesday that they don't expect any problems meeting Indiana consumers' demand this summer for electricity.

Reading scores for state's students declining steadily

By Laura Jane Hyde · Wednesday, May 17,2006 9:02 p.m.

Indiana fourth and eighth graders' reading scores are declining, according to an Issue Alert by The Indiana Youth Institute.

Mayor proposes downtown arts district

By Ari Shifron · Wednesday, May 17,2006 9:01 p.m.

Bloomington Mayor Mark Kruzan laid out his plans Wednesday afternoon in hopes of fulfilling an important campaign promise. The Plan: Bloomington Entertainment and Arts District, or BEAD.

Rumsfeld makes first public testimony since criticism from former generals

By Alyson Brodsy and Robert Burns · Wednesday, May 17,2006 8:53 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld said Wednesday that using 6,000 National Guard troops to help secure the U.S. border with Mexico will not detract from the troops' ability to perform other missions at home and abroad. He said it would sharpen their skills.

House, Senate to get first NSA briefings

By Alyson Brodsy and Katherine Shrader · Wednesday, May 17,2006 8:51 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- The Bush administration will brief the full House and Senate Intelligence Committees in Congress on the National Security Agency's controversial surveillance activities, reversing course after five months.

Legislators take aim at gay adoption

By Carrie Ritchie · Wednesday, May 17,2006 8:45 p.m.

Indiana State Attorney General Steve Carter appealed an appellate court ruling Monday that allows unmarried couples to adopt children. He asked the Indiana Supreme Court to consider hearing the case and if it chooses to hear the case, to vacate, or ignore, previous court rulings.

Ballroom dance classes begin for summer

By Nicky Purser · Wednesday, May 17,2006 8:34 p.m.

With a little music and a pair of dance shoes, students can become collegiate versions of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.

IU to host capitalism conference

By IDS staff and Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, May 17,2006 8:31 p.m.

As Chinese industry grows to a dominating presence in the world today, not even the leading economic minds know how to label its force.

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