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Campus group raises awareness of human rights with Gitmo film

By Maria Srour · Thursday, Dec. 7,2006 11:46 p.m.

President Bush, newly confirmed Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Richmor Aviation President Mahlon Richards will be hearing from IU Amnesty International in the next few days.

Trustees to meet to discuss health care

By Brian Spegele · Thursday, Dec. 7,2006 11:45 p.m.

Although IU employee health care is on the docket for Friday's meeting of the IU board of trustees, officials insist the contract dispute between Anthem/WellPoint, IU's health-insurance provider, and Bloomington Hospital will not take center stage.

Irish QB Quinn beats out Smith for Maxwell Award

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Dec. 7,2006 11:43 p.m.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Notre Dame quarterback Brady Quinn won the Maxwell Award as the player of the year Thursday night, beating out Heisman Trophy favorite Troy Smith at the College Football Awards show.

Klinsmann withdraws as candidate for U.S. coach

By Alyson Brodsy and Ronald Blum · Thursday, Dec. 7,2006 11:43 p.m.

Juergen Klinsmann withdrew his name Thursday from consideration as coach of the U.S. soccer team after several months of talks failed to lead to an agreement.

Local dunker featured on 'Best Damn Sports Show Period'

By Brian Buckey · Thursday, Dec. 7,2006 11:42 p.m.

Bloomington resident Kadour Ziani, also known as "the Zianimal," is 33 years old and stands 5-foot-10. His vertical jump is 56 inches, almost 5 feet.

Colts hoping to find success at Jacksonville after loss to Titans

By Alyson Brodsy and Michael Marot · Thursday, Dec. 7,2006 11:41 p.m.

The Indianapolis Colts have been one of the NFL's best road teams throughout Tony Dungy's five years as coach.

Bears' defender may be out for rest of season

By Alyson Brodsy and Rick Gano · Thursday, Dec. 7,2006 11:40 p.m.

LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Chicago Bears defensive tackle Tommie Harris, who made the Pro Bowl a year ago, could miss the remainder of the season with a severe hamstring injury.

Track and field coach, director leaves program

By IDS staff · Thursday, Dec. 7,2006 11:34 p.m.

Less than a month before the track and field season starts, IU coach Randy Heisler resigned as IU's director of track and field and head coach of the men's and women's program Dec. 2.

Hoosiers look to bounce back against in-state rival IPFW

By Lee Hurwitz · Thursday, Dec. 7,2006 11:32 p.m.

In wake of an 82-47 loss at Bowling Green State University Wednesday night, the IU women's basketball team will complete its three-game road trip Sunday against IU-Purdue Fort Wayne.

Latest additions to voice faculty discuss 1st semester

By Eric Anderson · Thursday, Dec. 7,2006 11:31 p.m.

The IU Jacobs School of Music has a long-standing, time-tested strategy of bringing the best available talents to the school. The hope is they will share their skills and worldly wisdom with the school's up-and-coming performers. This year proved no exception, when the voice faculty welcomed to its ranks three distinguished sopranos: Carol Vaness, Scharmel Schrock and Sylvia McNair. Each has already enjoyed several decades of singing and teaching, and each has had her fair share of success as well as difficulty. And now, each calls one of the country's finest academic music institutions home.

Neckwear business to benefit Birky family

By Kasey Hawrysz · Thursday, Dec. 7,2006 10:58 p.m.

Years from now, the legacy of IU student Nichole Birky, who died in April, will still help financially support her family.

Broadway 'Beast' accused of sex with minor

Thursday, Dec. 7,2006 10:33 p.m.

A Broadway actor, who played the beast in the musical "Beauty and the Beast," pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges that he had sexual contact several times with a 15-year-old girl.

Camerata Orchestra Series celebrates 18th season with 'Glitz'

Thursday, Dec. 7,2006 10:31 p.m.

The Camerata Orchestra Series, now in its 18th season, will present its "Glitz" show at 3:30 p.m. Sunday in Carmichael Hall of Bloomington South High School.

Around the World

Thursday, Dec. 7,2006 10:26 p.m.

A tornado in London damaged several homes and injured at least six people Thursday, authorities said.

One last reunion for survivors of Pearl Harbor

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Dec. 7,2006 10:22 p.m.

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii -- This will be their last visit to this watery grave to share stories, exchange smiles, find peace and salute their fallen friends. This, they say, will be their final farewell.

Right to arms in 2nd Amendment questioned in case on handgun ban

By Alyson Brodsy and Matt Apuzzo · Thursday, Dec. 7,2006 10:21 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- In a case that could shape firearms laws nationwide, attorneys for the District of Columbia argued Thursday that the Second Amendment right to bear arms only applies to militias, not individuals.

Senators question Iraq panel's blueprint for war policy

By Robert Burns · Thursday, Dec. 7,2006 10:14 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- Senators raised sharp questions Thursday about a special Iraq commission's recommendations for changing U.S. diplomatic and military strategies in the war, as the panel's leaders urged the Bush administration and Congress to urgently work out a new bipartisan approach.

Brewery to hold benefit auction

By Ashley Wilson · Thursday, Dec. 7,2006 9:53 p.m.

The Upland Brewing Company in Bloomington is hosting a benefit auction today to help pay for the recovery of associate chef Fred Newell. Newell, who began working for Upland over the summer, was hit Nov. 2 by a drunk driver whose blood-alcohol level was 0.24 at the scene. Newell sustained numerous injuries, including two skull fractures, hemorrhaging of the brain and a broken collarbone, according to the company's Web site.

Ku Klux Klan might hold rally in Bloomington

By IDS staff · Thursday, Dec. 7,2006 9:51 p.m.

A Ku Klux Klan rally might be held in Bloomington this spring. The director of Bloomington's Safe and Civil City program, Beverly Calender-Anderson, received an e-mail Wednesday from Phil Lawson, the Imperial Wizard of the United Northern and Southern Knights of the KKK.

Citizens argue for public health care

By Michael Reschke · Thursday, Dec. 7,2006 9:47 p.m.

The Bloomington Common Council heard emotionally charged testimony from citizens for and against a resolution supporting a plan for government-paid health insurance Wednesday night.

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