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President Bush chooses retired federal judge to replace Gonzales

By Deb Riechmann · Monday, Sept. 17,2007 9:19 p.m.

President Bush, seeking to avoid a possible confirmation fight over a fiercely partisan candidate, chose retired federal judge Michael B. Mukasey on Monday to replace Attorney General Alberto Gonzales.

Letters from Abroad

By Lindsey Landis · Monday, Sept. 17,2007 9:02 p.m.

BOLOGNA, Italy – I am the biggest art history dweeb ever. I will freely admit it. This week, I finally made some time to start exploring the local art and culture (other than the bars and nightlife).

Umphrey’s McGee to perform at IU Auditorium

Monday, Sept. 17,2007 9:01 p.m.

Progressive rock band Umphrey’s McGee will be coming to the IU Auditorium on Friday, Nov. 9.

Author, reporter Bob Woodward to speak at IU tonight

By Peter Stevenson · Monday, Sept. 17,2007 5:58 p.m.

Legendary reporter and Washington Post editor Bob Woodward will speak at the IU Auditorium today. Woodward’s speech will focus on his new book “State of Denial.”

WFHB celebrates expanding coverage area with two new towers

By Kevin Pozzi · Monday, Sept. 17,2007 3:07 p.m.

A rain-drenched speaker blasted a faint, elderly voice through a crowd that had formed on Fourth Street.

Organic food co-op opens third location

By Lindsey Hoepner · Monday, Sept. 17,2007 12:42 a.m.

Bloomingfoods co-operative grocery store and deli held an official grand opening celebration Saturday for its third store, located at 316 W. Sixth St.

IUDM, RHA to team up this year

By Erica J. Nourse · Monday, Sept. 17,2007 12:34 a.m.

This year, the IU Dance Marathon executive council is collaborating with the Residence Halls Association to form the first-ever residence hall dance marathon team.

Food for the soul

By Kyle Meehan · Monday, Sept. 17,2007 12:32 a.m.

Fried catfish, rib tips and collard greens greeted attendees of the 11th annual Soul Food Festival on Saturday afternoon at Karst Farm Park. And along with the unhealthy fare came health care screenings for attendees. With DJ Toe Toe spinning hip hop, and everything from Beastie Boys to DJ Unk, members of the Bloomington community mingled while exploring the booths of various businesses and organizations in between plates of Cajun and soul food.

Strong day on ground keys win

By Lee Hurwitz · Monday, Sept. 17,2007 12:29 a.m.

With the defensive formations it used Saturday, it seemed as if Akron thought IU was a pass-happy offense. It thought wrong.

Bodies found near Bloomington

By Sara Amato · Monday, Sept. 17,2007 12:27 a.m.

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department arrested a rural Monroe County man Friday evening for double homicide after authorities searched his property.

RUNNING WILD

By Tom Kir · Sunday, Sept. 16,2007 11:40 p.m.

Sophomore quarterback Kellen Lewis said he simply took what Akron gave him. The Zips were generous. In the first quarter, Lewis took off for a career-best 64-yard run on a quarterback option – and he was just getting started. The run was a microcosm of the game, as Lewis ran 18 times for 199 yards and two touchdowns in the Hoosiers’ 41-24 victory over Akron.

Waiting to explode

By Matt Dollinger · Sunday, Sept. 16,2007 11:35 p.m.

If you weren’t comfortably numb tailgating Saturday and were actually at Memorial Stadium, you’d know exactly what Bill Lynch was talking about.

No. 2 Hoosiers lose twice at Saint Louis invite

By IDS staff and Aaron Beard · Sunday, Sept. 16,2007 11:31 p.m.

This weekend, the IU men’s soccer team hit a speed bump in it’s journey toward another national championship. The team traveled to St. Louis to compete in the Saint Louis/Nike Soccer Classic, where it was dealt two tough, 2-1 losses. These were the first losses of the season for IU.

Men finish 2nd, women 3rd at Indiana Intercollegiates

By Ari Shifron · Sunday, Sept. 16,2007 11:24 p.m.

Sophomore Jordan Kyle said before Friday’s Indiana Intercollegiates in West Lafayette that he needed to run his own race to do well in the meet. Mission accomplished for Kyle, who won his second straight race to open the season with a time of 24 minutes and 39 seconds.

IU drops 2 tough games over weekend

By Brian Buckey · Sunday, Sept. 16,2007 11:13 p.m.

The IU field hockey team had a tough weekend, dropping two hard-fought contests to No. 12 Ohio and No. 5 Wake Forest at the IU Field Hockey Field. The Hoosiers raised their level of play to the competition, but fell just short in both games, losing to Ohio 1-0 and Wake Forest 2-1. “We didn’t get the results we wanted, but I think we had two good performances,” IU coach Amy Robertson said. “The job of the coaches is to always be working on the next thing and always trying to be taking steps forward. I think we took some big steps forward.” IU (4-3) lost a heartbreaker to Ohio on Friday. The Hoosiers and Bobcats played evenly throughout the game, with Ohio outshooting IU 10-8 and earning a 5-3 advantage in penalty corners.

Hoosiers continue streak with 2 weekend wins

By Ryan Gregg · Sunday, Sept. 16,2007 11:11 p.m.

With two hard-fought victories this weekend, the IU women’s soccer team extended its winning streak to five games. The Hoosiers defeated an aggressive Ball State squad 2-1 on Sunday and the Samford Bulldogs Friday by the same score.

Hoosiers take 2 of 3 matches in home-opener

By Harry Buc · Sunday, Sept. 16,2007 11:04 p.m.

The IU volleyball team defended its first home-court advantage this weekend as it went 2-1 in the IU adidas Classic.

Indianapolis goes on the road, beats Tennessee

By Associated Press and Aaron Beard · Sunday, Sept. 16,2007 10:51 p.m.

Vince Young and the Tennessee Titans have run out of magic, at least against the Indianapolis Colts. Peyton Manning threw for 312 yards and a touchdown, and the Colts held off Tennessee for a 22-20 victory Sunday when the Titans couldn’t pull off a final-drive comeback. This time, the Titans (1-1) trailed by 13 points instead of 14.

Browns defeat Bengals 51-45 in shootout

By Associated Press and Aaron Beard · Sunday, Sept. 16,2007 10:50 p.m.

This was a high-flying, high-scoring show even Chad Johnson and all his props couldn’t top.

New Albany woman busted for marijuana operation

By Sara Amato · Sunday, Sept. 16,2007 10:27 p.m.

The Indiana State Police Sellersburg District arrested a New Albany, Ind., woman Friday after they learned she was growing marijuana in a fenced area near her residence.