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By AP Reports and Angus Shaw · Thursday, Jan. 17,2008 12:35 a.m.

Fidel Castro said Wednesday he is not yet healthy enough to address Cuba’s people in person and can’t campaign for Sunday’s parliamentary elections.

Former congressman charged in conspiracy involving terrorism

By Angus Shaw and Lara Jakes Jordan · Thursday, Jan. 17,2008 12:34 a.m.

WASHINGTON – A former congressman and delegate to the United Nations was indicted Wednesday on charges of being part of a terrorist fundraising ring that allegedly sent more than $130,000 to a supporter of al-Qaida and the Taliban who has threatened U.S. and international troops in Afghanistan.

Republican hopefuls struggle to find edge in uncertain campaign

By Angus Shaw and Liz Sidoti · Thursday, Jan. 17,2008 12:33 a.m.

WASHINGTON – The race ever more chaotic, four Republicans are angling for superiority in a fast-approaching presidential primary in South Carolina, a state known for rough-and-tumble politics and predicting the outcome of the GOP nomination.

Expect to wait longer in hospitals

By Ab D. Phillip · Thursday, Jan. 17,2008 12:31 a.m.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The next time you go to the emergency room, expect to wait longer. A study by researchers at Harvard Medical School found that from 1997 to 2004, waits increased an average of 36 percent. And for the most severe cases, the wait increased by 40 percent.

Stanford student develops free anti-spam program

By Ab D. Phillip · Thursday, Jan. 17,2008 12:31 a.m.

STANFORD, Calif. – If regular filters can’t stop spam from taking over your inbox, Stanford University computer science graduate student David Erickson has got your back with Default Off Email (DOEmail), which Erickson developed in tandem with Associate Professor of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering Nick McKeown.

3 killed, including 12-year-old boy, in response to violence by Gaza militants

By Angus Shaw and Mark Lavie · Thursday, Jan. 17,2008 12:31 a.m.

JERUSALEM – Israeli aircraft targeting Palestinian rocket squads on Wednesday killed a 12-year-old boy, his father and uncle in a bungled attack, while Islamic militants, enraged by the death of their leader’s son in an Israeli raid, bombarded Israel with rocket and mortar fire.

IUPD plans to move into old fraternity house next week

Thursday, Jan. 17,2008 12:29 a.m.

After looking for a new home for several years, the IU Police Department can now say goodbye to its North Jordan housing and hello to 17th Street.

31 killed in bus attack as Sri Lankan cease-fire ends

By Angus Shaw · Thursday, Jan. 17,2008 12:29 a.m.

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – Sri Lanka’s cease-fire deal ended Wednesday in a spasm of violence, as suspected Tamil Tiger rebels bombed a civilian bus, gunned down the fleeing passengers and attacked farmers as they retreated into the bush, killing 31 people.

‘Daffodil Days’ raises funds for American Cancer Society

By Allison Tyra · Thursday, Jan. 17,2008 12:29 a.m.

Most people would not immediately associate bright yellow daffodils with cancer. But Mary Ann Miller and Andrea Curtis French are not most people.

Dancers expand horizons through art

Thursday, Jan. 17,2008 12:24 a.m.

With auditions out of the way, Iris Rosa, IU professor and director of the African American Dance Company, busily prepares for a new semester. Rosa tries to teach her students a diverse mixture of dance styles.

Ex-teacher pleads guilty to child molestation

Thursday, Jan. 17,2008 12:22 a.m.

FORT WAYNE – A former religious education teacher at a Catholic parish has pleaded guilty to child molesting and other charges in assaults on three brothers and a fourth boy over several months.

What is art? So true you’ll laugh

Thursday, Jan. 17,2008 12:22 a.m.

In 1989, a television show premiered that had people shielding their children’s eyes at its depiction of immoral religion, disrespectful children and corrupt social servants.

Argument leads to attempted strangling

By Ben Phelps · Thursday, Jan. 17,2008 12:21 a.m.

A Bloomington woman told police Wednesday her boyfriend and his friend tried to strangle her after an argument.

New Kinsey exhibit portrays ‘pleasure’

By Dae Woo Son · Thursday, Jan. 17,2008 12:21 a.m.

“Women of Pleasure,” an exhibit exploring the erotic depiction of women in 18th- and 19th-century European art and literature will open tomorrow at the Kinsey Institute Gallery.

WonderLab event seeks to dispel myths about bats

By Morgan Vanek · Thursday, Jan. 17,2008 12:20 a.m.

Bats are commonly associated with vampires and blindness, but Laura Hohman, director of Bat World Hoosier Hills, hopes to change that on Saturday at WonderLab’s Bat Snacks: An Environmental Cooking Class.

IU students audition for opera regionals

By Kristin McFarland · Thursday, Jan. 17,2008 12:20 a.m.

For Kathryn Leemhuis, Jung Nan Yoon and Jing Zhang, all masters students in vocal performance, winning a competition such as the Indiana District of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions marks a culmination of years studying musical technique and theory, acting and languages.

Free nurse program aids local seniors

By Elizabeth Peacock · Thursday, Jan. 17,2008 12:19 a.m.

With rising health care costs, many of Bloomington’s senior citizens cannot afford the co-payment required for a doctor visit. The City of Bloomington Adult Community Center, provides the seniors with an alternative – a free weekly meeting with a registered nurse.

Around the arts

Thursday, Jan. 17,2008 12:16 a.m.

Jazz at Bear’s Place When: 5:30 to 8 p.m. today Where: Bear’s Place back room, 1316 E. Third St. More info: Distinguished professor David Baker will play his own compositions in this rare performance with his jazz group, including Lida Baker on flute, professor Tom Walsh on saxophone, professor Luke Gillespie on piano, Jazz Fables host David Miller on trumpet, alumni Joel Kelsey on bass and Deno Sanders on drums. Baker will be playing the cello. Cover is $7.

Galleries Galore

By Nathan Brown · Thursday, Jan. 17,2008 12:15 a.m.

With more than 15 art galleries in the downtown area, literally thousands of works of art are waiting to be seen or purchased by connoisseurs, consumers, fans or the average Joe.

Train's too late

By Chelsea Merta · Thursday, Jan. 17,2008 12 a.m.

"3:10 to Yuma" is described in its advertising as the greatest Western since "Unforgiven."