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Job growth under Bush slower than under Clinton and Reagan

By Jeannine Aversa · Monday, Jan. 8,2007 11:18 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- The economy has cranked out fewer jobs under President Bush -- by millions -- than it had by the same point in the presidencies of Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton. Democrats say it's evidence that Bush's economic policies aren't working.

Heavenly painting of Jolie in Wal-Mart sparks interest

Monday, Jan. 8,2007 10:14 p.m.

RALEIGH, N.C. -- A North Carolina artist intrigued by the public obsession with celebrity has found herself feeding that obsession with a painting of actress Angelina Jolie as the Virgin Mary hovering over a Wal-Mart checkout line.

A new kind of truth

By Aaron Beard and Andrew Shaffer · Monday, Jan. 8,2007 9:20 p.m.

I want the truth, not truthiness. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines "truthiness" as the truth that comes from the gut, not books.

Wrestling squad adds youthful talent

By DeAntae Prince · Monday, Jan. 8,2007 9:19 p.m.

IU wrestling coach Duane Goldman announced Dec. 8 the signing of three top recruits to letters of intent last month. The recruits give more depth to a wrestling squad ranked No. 16 in the nation.

Freshman standout named to U-20 U.S. soccer team

By Aaron Beard · Monday, Jan. 8,2007 9:18 p.m.

Ofori Sarkodie, a standout freshman on IU's Big Ten champion men's soccer team, was selected to the United States Under-20 men's national soccer team, U.S. head coach Thomas Rongen announced Monday.

Charity leader accused of falsifying tax records

By AP Reports · Monday, Jan. 8,2007 9:06 p.m.

A pastor who formed a charity to build group homes for HIV-positive substance abusers raided its accounts for personal expenses, according to a report released Sunday.

Lawmakers convene for 2007 session

By Mike Smith · Monday, Jan. 8,2007 9:04 p.m.

Gov. Mitch Daniels and lawmakers gathered Monday for the start of the 2007 session with plans to tackle some big issues, including property-tax relief and a new budget that provides schools with bigger funding increases than last time.

Woman reports rape by 3 men on west side

By Michael Reschke · Monday, Jan. 8,2007 8:52 p.m.

A Bloomington resident was allegedly raped late Saturday night, police said. The complainant, a 19-year-old female, reported being approached by three men at Suburban Lanes bowling alley, 2634 N. Walnut St.

Stop smirking

By Brian Stewart · Monday, Jan. 8,2007 8:16 p.m.

One doesn't know whether to laugh or cry anymore. Ever since 2004, when I bet my Democratic mates that the president would win handily (and didn't have to buy my own meals for weeks afterward), I have been incapable of mustering much laughter at the expense of Mr. Bush's IQ. Still, if your goal is to get a quick laugh, you could start in with some confidence poking fun at just that fact.

Remember the Knight

By Aparna Venkatraman · Monday, Jan. 8,2007 8:11 p.m.

Texas Tech men's basketball coach Bob Knight won his 880th game on New Year's Day, surpassing former North Carolina coach Dean Smith as the winningest in NCAA Men's Division 1 basketball history. Several people associated with IU, including President Adam Herbert and Director of Athletics Rick Greenspan, have offered their congratulations, recognizing the greatness of Knight's achievement. Even former IU President Myles Brand, who was responsible for Knight's firing in September 2000, issued a brief congratulatory statement.

First lady presents awards to top 6 public institutions

Monday, Jan. 8,2007 7:39 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- The White House honored six cultural institutions Monday for their creativity and public service in what first lady Laura Bush described as one of her favorite events.

Van Gogh and daily life: How 'Starry Night' affects your favorite movies

By Ryan Brown · Monday, Jan. 8,2007 7:38 p.m.

In a recent random survey of about 30 students living in Forest Quad, 94 percent were familiar with Vincent van Gogh's 19th-century painting "Starry Night." It has become such an important icon for art that almost everyone has seen it on a poster, in a calendar, or in other random places.

Actress Sophia Bush discusses role in horror movie remake

By Lindsey Hoepner · Monday, Jan. 8,2007 7:37 p.m.

Sophia Bush's latest character, Grace Andrews, learns the danger of picking up strangers in a remake of the 1986 horror film "The Hitcher."

Sorority recruitment ends in smiles

By Michelle Manchir · Monday, Jan. 8,2007 12:47 a.m.

Freshman Lucy Rodriguez beamed as she stood among her new sisters in matching navy and gray hooded sweat shirts upon the steps of Delta Gamma on Sunday afternoon. "I couldn't be more excited," she said, clasping her fingers. Rodriguez was one of more than 800 women who received invitations to be members of one of the 19 Panhellenic Association sorority chapters at IU.

RPS dealing with damaged asbestos

By Shannon McEnerney · Monday, Jan. 8,2007 12:40 a.m.

IU staff discovered and removed potentially hazardous asbestos in 39 dorm rooms during inspections over winter break, according to Residential Programs and Services.

National guard servicemen receive warm welcome

By Michael Zennie · Monday, Jan. 8,2007 12:40 a.m.

ELLETTSVILLE -- No one would know by looking at the faces of the soldiers waiting on the floor of the Edgewood High School gymnasium Saturday evening, but the throngs of people in the bleachers were cheering for them.

20 people injured in Washington subway train derailment

By Abdullah AlShihri and Sarah Karush · Monday, Jan. 8,2007 12:39 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- A subway train derailed Sunday near downtown Washington, sending 20 people to the hospital and prompting the rescue of 60 people from a tunnel, officials said.

Hill returns to office, focuses on health care, oil dependence

By Michael Zennie · Monday, Jan. 8,2007 12:34 a.m.

NEW ALBANY, Ind. -- For Rep. Baron Hill, the second time around is a little sweeter than the first. The fourth-term Democrat took the oath of office as 9th District Congressman on Saturday in the Lee H. Hamilton Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse after defeating Republican Mike Sodrel Nov. 7 during one of the closest and most-watched congressional races in the country.

Hoosiers earn Big Ten road win against Illini

By Aaron Beard · Monday, Jan. 8,2007 12:11 a.m.

Coming off a near-upset-turned-loss against No. 19 Michigan State Thursday, the IU women's basketball team took care of business on the road against Illinois on Sunday night.

Bears seek return to early-season form

By Aaron Beard and Rick Gano · Monday, Jan. 8,2007 12:08 a.m.

LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Thomas Jones remembers walking off Soldier Field nearly a year ago, a cold reality slapping the Chicago Bears' top running back in the face.

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