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House passes 90 percent tax on bailout bonuses
WASHINGTON — Acting swiftly, the Democratic-led House approved a bill Thursday to slap punishing taxes on big employee bonuses at firms bailed out by taxpayers.
Crean optimistic about future seasons
Tom Crean insists he will fix IU's basketball program. And one bleak season is not going to deter him. Despite starting his tenure in Bloomington with a couple of dozen losses and the school's fewest wins in more than 90 years, Crean's unwavering optimism has the hopeful Hoosiers pondering better days.
IU women to play in WNIT on Sunday
IU’s NCAA Tournament hopes ended on Monday, when the team did not receive an at-large bid. Now the Hoosiers (19-10) will prepare for a run in the Women’s National Invitation Tournament. The team will face either Dayton or Oakland at 2 p.m. Sunday at Assembly Hall.
AIG CEO: employees starting to return bonuses
WASHINGTON — The head of financially strapped AIG is telling Congress he's heard the rage over executive bonuses and has called on employees to voluntarily return at least half of the money.
Down Syndrome Family Connection to hold family concert
Down Syndrome Family Connection is sponsoring a family concert with Monroe County’s Parent Teacher Advisory Council for Special Education to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day and Disability Awareness Month.
IUPD arrests man for promoting prostitution
IU Police Department arrested a Bloomington resident on a warrant for probation violation and promoting prostitution on the west side of the School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation.
IU to participate in severe weather tests today
IU will participate in severe weather tests today between 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. and between 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Arson blamed in downtown Indianapolis fire
INDIANAPOLIS — A fire that destroyed a six-story apartment complex under construction along the downtown Indianapolis canal last week was ruled an arson on Tuesday.
73 AIG execs receive $1M bonuses
ALBANY, N.Y. – Troubled insurance giant American International Group paid bonuses of $1 million or more to 73 employees, including 11 who no longer work for the company, New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday.
Alumnus, former IU trustee dies
Former IU trustee Stephen A. Backer, died Sunday morning after battling a brief illness. Backer was currently serving his second term as the Carmel Clay School Board President.
Jordan Marquette signs with IU
IU announced March 17 that Jordan Marquette has signed a National Letter of Intent and will play football for the Hoosiers in the fall.
IU sluggers drop game to Northern Iowa 28-17
The IU baseball team played in a game for the record books on Monday. The Hoosiers (6-9) lost 28-17 to the University of Northern Iowa (9-9). Both teams had pitching problem, leading to astronomical numbers from the batters.
IU women will play in WNIT tournament
IU's winning season wasn't enough for an at-large bid to the NCAA women's tournament, but on Monday night the Hoosiers received an automatic bid to the Women's National Invitation Tournament.
Mich. teen turns to Web for help getting into Notre Dame
MUSKEGON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A high school senior from Michigan who wants to attend the University of Notre Dame has turned to the Internet for financial help.




