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COLUMN: Day at the zoo goes wrong

By Jessica Karl · Wednesday, June 1,2016 5:57 p.m.

On Tuesday, an endangered gorilla named Harambe was shot dead by a group of zookeepers at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens in order to protect a three-year-old child who fell into the exhibit enclosure.

EDITORIAL: Two takes on North Carolina's bathroom bill

By Zachary Chambers and Josh Byron · Wednesday, June 1,2016 5:57 p.m.

In response to an ordinance in Charlotte, North Carolina forcing business owners to allow transgender individuals to use restroom of their choice, the state legislature passed the North Carolina Public Facilities and Privacy Act.

COLUMN: Not voting blue no matter who

By Therin Showalter · Wednesday, June 1,2016 5:46 p.m.

In response to the hashtag #BernieOrBust, circulated by supporters of Sen. Bernie Sanders who vow not to vote for Hillary Clinton should she become the democratic nominee.

Still searching

Wednesday, June 1,2016 5:31 p.m.

Five years ago, Lauren Spierer disappeared, sparking an exhaustive search that gained national attention. Today the police claim Lauren isn't a 'cold case,' but there are still no leads as to where she might be.

Obama visits Elkhart to discuss economy

By Anicka Slachta · Wednesday, June 1,2016 5:29 p.m.

Obama spoke at Concord High School June 1.

Mugshot of Daniel E. Messell, 49, of Bloomington, charged with the murder of 22-year-old Hannah Wilson.

Messel trial set back to Aug. 1

By Suzanne Grossman · Wednesday, June 1,2016 4:49 p.m.

Today, Judge Judith Stewart decided to keep the decision on whether or not to have Daniel Messel’s murder trial, now set for Aug.

Mayor Hamilton raises gun violence awareness in Bloomington

By Anicka Slachta · Wednesday, June 1,2016 4:43 p.m.

June 2 is National Gun Violence Awareness Day.

IU women's rowing team finishes 15th at NCAA regatta

By IDS staff · Wednesday, June 1,2016 4:04 p.m.

The IU women's rowing team finished 15th at the NCAA Championship regatta

Senior quarterback Nate Sudfeld holds the Oaken Bucket and members of the football team celebrate after beating Purdue, 54-36 Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium.

Linebacker Thomas Allen commits to IU

By IDS staff · Wednesday, June 1,2016 11:56 a.m.

Florida linebacker Thomas Allen announced via Twitter Wednesday morning that he has committed to play football at IU. “I was born a Hoosier, now I am officially choosing to become one.

IndyCar rookie Alexander Rossi kisses the brick yard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Rossi stretched his car's fuel to win the 100th running of the Indy 500 on May 29, 2016.

Bold gamble helps Alexander Rossi win the 100th Indy 500

By Andrew Hussey · Sunday, May 29,2016 5:20 p.m.

Rookie Alexander Rossi won the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500

Rookie Rossi wins the 100th Indy 500

By IDS staff · Sunday, May 29,2016 3:44 p.m.

Rookie Alexander Rossi won the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500. Rossi’s car was running on fumes, but he was able to hold onto his lead on the last lap.