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From King to Obama, history unfolds, comes full circle

WASHINGTON – Lee Robert Jones waited 69 years for today. Jones, a black man originally from Mississippi, remembers a time when he couldn’t walk down the street without lowering his head in the presence of a white person for fear of being killed.

Fourth-quarter run crushes Boilermakers

A late surge boosted IU to the top of the Big Ten standings. The Hoosiers defeated Purdue 71-57 at Assembly Hall.

Indiana Supreme Court allows gun lawsuit to proceed to trial

A decade-old lawsuit filed against a group of gun manufacturers by the city of Gary will proceed to trial, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled Jan. 12, overturning a 2007 ruling by the Indiana Court of Appeals.

For IU Kenyan students, Obama is one of their own

The election of Barack Obama helped quell the violence in the African state, bringing hope and unity to a divided nation, Kenyan students and professors say,

Bloomington businesses to celebrate inauguration

Tonight, many people in Bloomington and across the country will celebrate the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama.

Von Lee Theater given awards for sustainability

The Von Lee redevelopment has recently earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, as well as a Revitalization Award for Historic Preservation from Downtown Bloomington Inc. and other awards for preservation and sustainability.

Man charged with residential entry, criminal mischief

BPD reports also indicate instances of child molestation and indecent exposure.

Hundreds gather for King Day service in Atlanta

The impending inauguration of the nation’s first black president is a huge step toward realizing Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream of racial equality, but there is still work to be done, King’s nephew told a large crowd Monday at the church where the civil rights leader once preached.

Gitmo war court back for what may be last session

Two of the five men accused of orchestrating the Sept. 11 attacks offered unapologetic admissions of guilt Monday in a chaotic – and possibly final – session of the Guantanamo war crimes court.

Students head to capital for Obama Inauguration

Students traveled more than 600-miles from IU to Washington, D.C. to get a peek at today's inauguration. Many are ticketless but are still excited to be there. They planned to find a place to sit or stand on the National Mall and watch the ceremony on giant TVs.PODCAST: Hoosier Headlines

Iraqis out stumping for votes in show of democracy

Candidates in this month’s provincial elections are answering questions from voters and debating issues ranging from Baghdad’s housing shortage to the need to attract foreign investment.

Future of abstinence-only funding is in limbo

With the exit of the Bush administration, critics of abstinence-only sex education will be making an aggressive push to cut off federal funding for what they consider an ineffective, sometimes harmful program.

Predicting Michelle’s inaugural ball look

Inauguration day is finally here. A new era is about to start, but I am not talking about President-elect Barack Obama.Although in his speech today he will likely be full of political statements, the inauguration will also be a night of fashion statements. Michelle Obama is the person on my mind.A lot of us are wondering what the first lady will wear to the inaugural ball. What designer? What cut? What color?I have some suggestions.

Michelle Shocked earns standing ovation worth three encores

Screaming, screeching, jumping and singing. Add some blues influences and rock and roll and you have the recipe for a stellar performance that could only be pulled off by a true original. Singer-songwriter Michelle Shocked performed live Saturday night at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. Audiences welcomed her with open arms and open ears as she told stories through both spoken word and song.

Musician wings it at packed Cinemat show last Saturday

Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson’s tortured lyrics and gentle guitar strumming left audience members somber when he headlined with openers Sam Lowry & the Circumstance and Red Bird on Saturday night at The Cinemat.

Tranny Roadshow makes local stop, sparks dialogue

Six transgender performers spent last week traveling and performing individual pieces throughout the Midwest as part of the Tranny Roadshow, and Friday night they made a stop in Bloomington.Organizer Jamez Terry said he hoped the performances would help people understand the diversity of the transgender community.

Students discuss difficult topics at Unity Summit

Students gathered on Monday in the Willkie Auditorium to focus on topics such as unity and diversity.

Optometry school provides free exams

The School of Optometry gave out free full eye exams on Monday at the Community Eye Care Center. The event was the school's service project in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.

High jump leads to high accomplishments

Community comes together to celebrate Dr. King’s birthday through song and dance

Bloomington residents and IU students throw a birthday bash for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.