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Prosecuting suspect in JonBenet Ramsey slaying may not hinge on DNA, experts say

By Alyson Brodsy and Jon Sarche · Sunday, Aug. 27,2006 9:10 p.m.

BOULDER, Colo. -- The best-case scenario for prosecutors would be slam-dunk DNA evidence linking John Mark Karr to the battered and strangled body of 6-year-old JonBenet Ramsey.

Fox journalists released in Gaza hostage case

By Alyson Brodsy and Ibrahim Barzak · Sunday, Aug. 27,2006 9:08 p.m.

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip -- Militants freed two Fox News journalists Sunday, ending a nearly two week hostage drama. One of the former captives said they were sometimes held face down in a dark garage, tied up in painful positions and forced at gunpoint to make videos and say they had converted to Islam.

49 dead in Kentucky plane crash

By Alyson Brodsy and Jeffrey McMurray · Sunday, Aug. 27,2006 9:03 p.m.

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- A commuter jet crashed during take off early Sunday and burst into flames, killing 49 people and leaving the lone survivor in critical condition. Investigators were trying to determine if the plane was on the wrong runway and ran out of pavement.

UPDATE: 6 intoxicated students hospitalized

By Mike McElroy · Sunday, Aug. 27,2006 8:09 p.m.

IU Police Department officers ordinarily issue more citations and deal with an increased number of dangerously intoxicated students during Welcome Week, but Wednesday night was unlike any IUPD officers had seen in a long time.

UPDATE: Men's soccer wins weekend tourney

By Chris Engel · Sunday, Aug. 27,2006 8:09 p.m.

The IU men's soccer team opened the season on a successful note with two victories at the Mike Berticelli Memorial Tournament. The Hoosiers defeated No. 8 Creighton University 1-0 Friday night and the University of Alabama at Birmingham 2-1 Sunday.

5 students hospitalized for alcohol intoxication

By IDS staff and Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, Aug. 27,2006 8:08 p.m.

Five students, including four freshmen, were arrested and sent to Bloomington Hospital for alcohol intoxication this weekend, bringing the total number of alcohol-related hospitalizations to 14 since Wednesday. IU Police Department officials said the number of cases is much higher than in the past, even for Welcome Week.

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FDA lifts morning-after pill limits

By Alyson Brodsy and Andrew Bridges · Friday, Aug. 25,2006 12:39 a.m.

WASHINGTON - Women can buy the morning-after pill without a prescription, the government declared Thursday, a major step that nevertheless failed to quell the politically charged debate over access to emergency contraception.

IU Health Center will stock the drug, says new rule won't have large impact

By Peter Stevenson · Friday, Aug. 25,2006 12:39 a.m.

IU Health Center officials said a new policy announced Thursday allowing over-the-counter sale of Plan B -- also known as the morning-after pill -- should make it more accessible but might not significantly decrease the amount of time it takes IU students to get the drug.

RPS cautions students about Facebook use

By Chris Freiberg and Warren Christopher Freiberg · Friday, Aug. 25,2006 12:35 a.m.

Several departments have joined together to launch a campaign warning students of the dangers posed by popular networking sites such as Facebook.com.

Recent years' preseason losing streak hasn't flustered Colts

By Alyson Brodsy and Michael Marot · Friday, Aug. 25,2006 12:20 a.m.

anapolis Colts just want to win -- even if it doesn't count. They enter Saturday night's game against New Orleans on an eight-game preseason losing streak that has drawn questions from fans and media but little concern from players and coaches.

Guide ranks IU 3rd most GLBT-friendly campus

By Whitney Mitchell · Friday, Aug. 25,2006 12:18 a.m.

IU was recently ranked one of the best universities in the country for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students, according to The Advocate College Guide for LGBT Students.

IU's strength, conditioning up to par for '06 season

By Rick Harker · Friday, Aug. 25,2006 12:17 a.m.

The IU women's volleyball team begins its season Friday at the West Virginia Tournament in Morgantown, W.Va. The Hoosiers will face the University of Akron at 5 p.m. and take on Oakland University and West Virginia University Saturday.

Hoosiers open up season with pair of games in Wisconsin

By John Wustrow · Friday, Aug. 25,2006 12:16 a.m.

The IU women's soccer team hopes to carry the momentum from its 4-0 exhibition win against Indiana State University into its first regular season games this weekend in Madison, Wis., against two teams who made the NCAA Tournament last season.

Orientation introduces students to IU graduate programs

By Beka Mech · Friday, Aug. 25,2006 12:16 a.m.

While orientation is thought of primarily for incoming freshmen to the University, markedly older faces filled the lobby of the Herman B Wells Library Thursday afternoon in an event designed to introduce new graduate students to the services and information they might need for the next steps of their college careers.

Hoosiers confident despite losing grads

By Matt Dollinger · Friday, Aug. 25,2006 12:13 a.m.

The IU women's field hockey team opens its season in a familiar position but an unfamiliar location.

Trustees approve new graduate dean

By Chris Freiberg and Warren Christopher Freiberg · Friday, Aug. 25,2006 12:13 a.m.

The IU board of trustees approved James C. Wimbush as dean of the University Graduate School at its monthly meeting Friday. Wimbush, who is currently a professor of business administration and chair of the IU Kelley School of Business' Department of Management, takes over Oct. 1. He replaces former dean John Slattery, who stepped down last year.

Yard sale to benefit United Way

By Jackie Faine and Jacqueline Faine · Friday, Aug. 25,2006 12:12 a.m.

The United Way of Monroe County, with help from several IU organizations, will be taking its first steps towards achieving its goal of raising $1.5 million for the year with a yard sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

IU unconcerned with ranking

By Michael Sanserino · Friday, Aug. 25,2006 12:08 a.m.

Preseason rankings don't bother the IU men's soccer team. Though they were ranked No. 1 in the nation at the start of three of the last five seasons, the Hoosiers open their season tonight ranked No. 12. Senior midfielder Josh Tudela couldn't care less.

Discolored city water safe to drink, officials say

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Aug. 24,2006 11:59 p.m.

Water around the city that has become discolored from a lack of rain and high temperatures is safe to drink, the City of Bloomington Utilities Department announced Thursday.

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