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By AP Reports and Abisalom Omolo · Monday, April 21,2008 12 a.m.

Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton was endorsed Sunday by the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, whose owner and publisher, billionaire Richard Mellon Scaife, personally funded many of the investigations that led to President Clinton’s impeachment in 1998.

Bush asks Congress to reconsider Colombian trade deal

By Abisalom Omolo and Deb Riechmann · Monday, April 21,2008 12 a.m.

President Bush, ahead of his trip next week to a summit with North American leaders, said Saturday that the House’s decision to block a vote on a Colombia free trade agreement was a “serious error” and urged Congress to reconsider.

Big Red ticket appeals IUSA Election Commission decision about Kirkwood

Monday, April 21,2008 12 a.m.

After a three-hour deliberation by the IU Student Association Supreme Court concerning allegations between the Big Red and Kirkwood tickets, no decision has been made yet on who will take office.

Israel suicide attacks kill 7 Hamas militants

By Abisalom Omolo and Ibrahim Barzak · Sunday, April 20,2008 11:59 p.m.

Israel killed seven Hamas militants in a series of airstrikes after the group detonated two jeeps packed with hundreds of kilograms of explosives at an Israeli crossing on the Gaza border.

Pope blesses ground zero in New York City

By Abisalom Omolo and Rachel Zoll · Sunday, April 20,2008 11:58 p.m.

Pope Benedict XVI began the final day of his American journey by blessing the site of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and pleading with God to bring “peace to our violent world.”

In Indiana, a debate for debate ensues for presidential hopefuls

By Michael Zennie · Sunday, April 20,2008 10:17 p.m.

Sen. Hillary Clinton wants to debate in Indiana. Her opponent, Sen. Barack Obama, isn’t so sure. And nothing else is certain right now.

Bloomington elementary school holds plant and rummage sale

By Nick Cusack · Sunday, April 20,2008 10:16 p.m.

To raise money for its parent-teacher organization, Fairview Elementary School held its “Annual Rummage and Plant Sale” Saturday.

AIDS Walk raises funds, awareness about disease

By Bertrand Teo · Sunday, April 20,2008 10:14 p.m.

Light rain did not deter the crowd from moving and humming to a rendition of the song “Seasons of Love” Saturday afternoon. The well-known anthem from the Broadway musical “Rent” was sung by the Quarryland Men’s Chorus as part of its performance for the Fourth Annual Bloomington AIDS Walk, a walkathon fundraiser to support the fight against AIDS.

Using IU’s logo a no-go?

By Abra Oliver · Sunday, April 20,2008 9:59 p.m.

When former President Bill Clinton spoke here endorsing Sen. Hillary Clinton, the IU logo appeared behind him in newspaper photos. Because of this, some members of the IU administration expressed concern that people would mistake this as an endorsement for Hillary Clinton. IU Chancellor Ken Gros Louis said the IU trident should not appear at any political events because “it’s just confusing to the public for a political candidate making a speech with an IU logo behind him or her, because it gives the impression that the University is supporting the candidate.”

Nobody at fault

By Brian J. McFillen · Sunday, April 20,2008 9:40 p.m.

It’s more than understandable that Friday’s earthquake would set people buzzing. After all, it’s not every day

The pretender

By Justin Hill and Justin P. Hill · Sunday, April 20,2008 9:40 p.m.

Sen. Barack Obama scares the hope out of me rather than bringing the hope out in me. He is a most frightening potential president.

Change of heart?

By Anna Piontek · Sunday, April 20,2008 9:39 p.m.

Too bad President Bush isn’t Catholic. If he was, maybe Pope Benedict’s call to uphold justice and humanitarian principles would cause him

Earthquake, aftershocks shake Southern Indiana

By Alexandra R. Moses and Jim Suhr · Sunday, April 20,2008 7:34 p.m.

Residents across the Midwest were awakened Friday by a 5.2 magnitude earthquake that rattled skyscrapers in Chicago's Loop and homes in Bloomington but appeared to cause no major injuries or damage. Aftershocks followed, one with a magnitude of 4.6. LINK: USGS earthquake map

Dumes commits to Hoosiers

By Aaron Beard · Sunday, April 20,2008 4:46 a.m.

Vincennes University’s Devin Dumes has committed to play for the Hoosiers next year. Dumes is a 6-2 guard who shot just a hair under 40-percent from behind the arc, on the way to setting Vincennes’ single season three-point record with 109. BLOG: Basketblog

Offense wins Cream and Crimson scrimmage 34-33

By Aaron Beard · Sunday, April 20,2008 4:41 a.m.

The IU football offense defeated the defense in the annual Cream and Crimson scrimmage Saturday at Memorial Stadium. BLOG: Under The Rock

Belly dance birthday benefits charity

By David Schlegel · Saturday, April 19,2008 4:30 p.m.

About 50 people gathered at the Bloomington bar Sunday for an evening of belly dancing, the third annual Hatije’s Hafla, benefitting Middle Way House. The band Salaam provided music for the several belly dancing troupes performing at the event.

Kirkwood retains IUSA election win

By Sarah Brubeck · Saturday, April 19,2008 12 a.m.

After five and a half hours of discussing six violations reported by the Kirkwood and Big Red tickets, Kirkwood is still the winning ticket of the IUSA elections.

Did pets predict earthquake?

By Alexandra R. Moses · Friday, April 18,2008 9:11 p.m.

Mayor Mark Kruzan's dogs seemed to know an earthquake was coming. Moments before Friday's magnitude 5.2 quake shook the Midwest, rousing many residents from their beds, Kruzan said his dogs began barking and awoke him. Then, his home started swaying.

IU Football readies for Cream and Crimson Scrimmage

By Tom Kir · Friday, April 18,2008 8:59 p.m.

For the first time since Austin Starr’s 49-yard field goal sent his team to its first bowl game in 13 years, IU football fans will get a chance to see the Hoosiers in action at Memorial Stadium on Saturday. BLOG: Under The Rock PODCAST: That's What He Said

Ohio junior will join Hoosiers in 2009

By Jordan Cohen · Friday, April 18,2008 7:16 a.m.

On Wednesday night, Bobby Capobianco, a 6-foot-8, 230-pound forward verbally committed to play for the Hoosiers in 2009. BLOG: Basketblog

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