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‘Rockefeller’ wins battle to block comments

Monday, April 27,2009 10:22 p.m.

The man who calls himself Clark Rockefeller has won a court fight to keep jurors from hearing most of his four-hour interrogation after a judge ruled that investigators persisted even though he had invoked his right to remain silent.

Kim Jong II’s son elevated to defense post

Monday, April 27,2009 10:21 p.m.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Il‘s youngest son has reportedly been named to the powerful National Defense Commission, an appointment analysts said indicates the 26-year-old is being groomed to take power.

Pakistan kills 20 militants; peace pact in doubt

Monday, April 27,2009 10:20 p.m.

Pakistan’s military says troops have killed 20 militants in an operation that has cast doubt on a peace pact between the government and the Taliban.

40 swine flu cases in US

Monday, April 27,2009 10:19 p.m.

U.S. officials said Monday they were acting aggressively to confront the spreading swine flu virus – now confirmed in 40 victims – while President Barack Obama said there was concern but not yet “a cause for alarm.” A travel advisory was being prepared, suggesting Americans not travel to Mexico, the center of the outbreak.

Tyra Banks stalker sued in NY court

Monday, April 27,2009 8:35 p.m.

Model-turned-television personality Tyra Banks is due in court this week to testify against a Georgia man accused of following her from one side of the country to the other.

Dance recital mixes ethnic styles

By Lauren Younis · Monday, April 27,2009 8:33 p.m.

Students in several Health, Physical Education, and Recreation dance classes will perform in the school’s annual departmental dance recital at 7 p.m. today in the Willkie Auditorium.

The silent killer

By Ashley Ames · Monday, April 27,2009 8:16 p.m.

Little 500 has come and gone. I am filled with a combination of bittersweet adieu and a renewed longing for next year that is usually reserved for Dec. 26. The event everyone’s been anticipating since the beginning of the semester has passed.

I just wanna feel pretty

By Jennifer Miller · Monday, April 27,2009 8:15 p.m.

A recent Newsweek article talks about the Lipstick Index, an economic indicator defined by an inverse relationship of cosmetic sales and current economic well-being. When the economy is bad, it says, people start dropping more money to look good. I’m skeptical about that “dropping more money” part.

A fond farewell

By Indira Dammu · Monday, April 27,2009 8:14 p.m.

I’ve never been very good at saying goodbye, so it’s with a heavy heart that I write my final column for the Indiana Daily Student.

Immigration politics

Monday, April 27,2009 8:13 p.m.

WE SAY The Bush administration’s policy of jailing illegal immigrants before deporting them should end.

IU workers rally for better wages

By Haley Adams · Sunday, April 26,2009 11:57 p.m.

Congressman Baron Hill spoke at a union workers rally Saturday expressing his thoughts on IU support staff’s campaign for better wages and other labor issues.

Star Trek executive speaks on humanism

By Nick Cusack · Sunday, April 26,2009 11:53 p.m.

Susan Sackett, who worked with Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, spoke Saturday in Woodburn Hall about humanism in Star Trek.

Gunshots at IMU lot spark investigation

By Lindsey Erdody · Sunday, April 26,2009 11:52 p.m.

The IU Police Department is investigating gunshots that officers heard at 1:41 a.m. Sunday in the Indiana Memorial Union’s Pay Lot 2 on the north side of Seventh Street.

IU eliminated in 1st match of Big Ten Championship

By Stephanie Kuzydym · Sunday, April 26,2009 11:50 p.m.

Eliminated from the Big Ten Championship tournament in its first match, IU lost to Ohio State with a 4-1 decision.

Iraq: US raid ‘crime’ breaks security pact

Sunday, April 26,2009 11:50 p.m.

Iraq’s prime minister denounced a deadly U.S. raid on Sunday as a “crime” that violated the security pact with Washington and demanded American commanders hand over those responsible to face possible trial in Iraqi courts.

Tamil Tiger rebels offer truce, declare cease-fire

Sunday, April 26,2009 11:50 p.m.

Facing imminent battlefield defeat, Sri Lanka’s Tamil Tiger rebels declared a unilateral cease-fire Sunday and called on the government to halt its offensive to spare the tens of thousands of civilians trapped by the fighting.

IU beats Gophers before losing to Fighting Illini

By Stephanie Kuzydym · Sunday, April 26,2009 11:49 p.m.

With its Big Ten tournament life on the line, IU upset Minnesota, a team it lost to on April 3.

Excise officers issue 157 tickets, IUPD issues 117 tickets

By Lindsey Erdody · Sunday, April 26,2009 11:49 p.m.

During a weekend that is known for heavy partying, Indiana State Excise Police issued 157 tickets to 125 people between Thursday and Saturday. The IU Police Department issued 117 tickets for 69 people between Friday and Sunday.

Soulja Boy cranks up tailgating fields

By Carly Bassen · Sunday, April 26,2009 11:49 p.m.

Soulja Boy bumped the tailgating fields Friday night as an audience of about 5,000 danced along with the rap star to his signature song, “Crank That.”

US declares health emergency for swine flu

Sunday, April 26,2009 11:49 p.m.

The United States declared a public health emergency Sunday to deal with the emerging new swine flu, much like the government does to prepare for approaching hurricanes.

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