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James Cromitie, right, is led by police officers from a federal building on Thursday in New York after being arrested on charges related to a bombing plot in the Bronx. The FBI arrested four men Wednesday in what authorities called a plot to detonate a bomb outside a Jewish temple and to shoot military planes with guided missiles.

NYC police: Terror suspects wanted to commit jihad

Thursday, May 21,2009 8:26 a.m.

NEW YORK – Four men arrested after planting what they thought were explosives near a synagogue and community center and plotting to shoot down a military plane were bent on carrying out a jihad against America, authorities said Thursday.

Angels and Whatever

By Brent Williamson · Wednesday, May 20,2009 9:15 p.m.

If you’re looking for a controversial but fun summer blockbuster to spend some cash on this weekend, “Angels and Demons” isn’t it. Rather, it is an intellectual puzzle staged around a backdrop of particle accelerators and papal laws. Confused yet?

Danger Mouse and Sparklehorse Stick it the Man

Wednesday, May 20,2009 9:15 p.m.

Review of Danger Mouse and Sparklehorse's, "Dark Night of the Soul."

Stitched Up and Ready to Rock

Wednesday, May 20,2009 9:11 p.m.

Review of Meat Puppet's, "Sewn Together."

21st Century Genius

Wednesday, May 20,2009 9:04 p.m.

Review of Green Day's "21st Century Breakdown."

TV Surveillance

Wednesday, May 20,2009 9 p.m.

Corey Barker discusses why networks choose to bring back stale shows in his weekly column.

Local Lemons

Wednesday, May 20,2009 8:45 p.m.

A review of Bloomington's best lemonade.

Indiana University School of Law professor Dawn Johnsen.

Obama nominee opposed by many GOP state senators

By Mike Smith · Wednesday, May 20,2009 8:25 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – Thirty-one Republican state senators have asked U.S. Sens. Evan Bayh and Dick Lugar to oppose the nomination of an IU law professor nominated by President Obama for a senior position in the U.S. Department of Justice.

Sam Bartlett and Jamie Gans play May 19 at Peoples Park on Kirkwood Avenue. Bartlett, Gans and Tamara Loewenthal played as part of of the 2009 Summer Performing Arts Series’ Tuesday Lunch Concert.

Playing for the people

By Amanda Lowry · Wednesday, May 20,2009 8:23 p.m.

When people think of music, they might think of listening to mp3s or going to concerts with a band on a stage. The music at Peoples Park on Tuesdays this summer is not that kind of music.

IU alumnus killed in Dallas parking lot

By Lindsay Eckert · Wednesday, May 20,2009 8:21 p.m.

IU alumnus Kyle Simcoe will be remembered as a passionate and outgoing person. Simcoe, an Evansville native, was killed by a moving vehicle following a robbery in Dallas on May 9.

IU’s Coke contract renewal in question

Wednesday, May 20,2009 8:20 p.m.

IU is currently questioning if it will renew its exclusive contract with Coca-Cola, which expires June 30.

The Bloomington SportsPlex is currently undergoing an ownership change. The complex has shifted ownership to the city of Bloomington and is expected to undergo a name change.

Bloomington SportsPlex undergoes new ownership

By Mickey Woods · Wednesday, May 20,2009 8:19 p.m.

The Bloomington SportsPlex will shift from private ownership to Bloomington city ownership.

Austrians still proud of ‘the Arnold’

By Sophie Pappas · Wednesday, May 20,2009 8:18 p.m.

GRAZ, Austria – On the plane from Geneva to Vienna, the blond-haired, blued-eyed woman sitting next to me (with her two Nordic children, nonetheless) talked endlessly, in an accent I could hardly understand, about the “Schwarz-Nager” in Austria.

Fact or Fiction?

By Frank Therber · Wednesday, May 20,2009 7:53 p.m.

Therber goes mythbusting to debunk two of the Midwest's biggest tall tales.

Athletes and alcohol don't add up

By Zina Kumok · Wednesday, May 20,2009 7:49 p.m.

Nothing good happens when you combine athletes and alcohol.

IU baseball recruit Trace Knoblauch takes a swing at the ball Feb. 27th while his teammates look on from the dugout. Knoblauch is considered one of the top players in Texas and has deep roots in baseball due to his family's involvement in the sport.

Captain of nation's No. 2 team to join Hoosier baseball family

By Stephanie Kuzydym · Wednesday, May 20,2009 7:46 p.m.

During tee-ball and Texas playoffs, Bellaire High School (Bellaire, Texas) graduate Trace Knoblauch lives for baseball.

Hoosiers pound Purdue in Big Ten Tourney

Wednesday, May 20,2009 7:43 p.m.

IU took an early lead and never looked back Wednesday afternoon during its 9-1 victory against Purdue in its first Big Ten Tournament game.

IU teams up with AT&T to embrace BlackBerry usage

Wednesday, May 20,2009 7:41 p.m.

IU announced a two-year agreement with AT&T on Wednesday that will provide opportunities for business graduate students, faculty and staff to take advantage of BlackBerry smartphones.

IU alumni contribute to economy

Wednesday, May 20,2009 7:39 p.m.

According to a study by the Indiana Business Research Center, IU graduates are making vital contributions to the state.

IUB launches new Web site to emphasize beauty, opportunity

By Rachel Krasnow · Wednesday, May 20,2009 7:38 p.m.

The new Web site, launched May 18, aims to play a more functional role and will give people a sense of beauty and opportunity, said Michael Nelson, publications and graphics director for Office of the Provost.

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