Region

Israel blasts Palestinian PM's office to pressure Hamas

By Abdullah AlShihri and Ibrahim Barzak · Sunday, July 2,2006 10:06 p.m.

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip -- Israeli aircraft sent missiles tearing through the office of Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh on Sunday in an unmistakable message to his ruling Hamas group to free an Israeli soldier.

Hussein's wife and daughter on Iraqi most-wanted list

By Abdullah AlShihri and Qassim Abdul Zahra · Sunday, July 2,2006 10:06 p.m.

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Iraq released a most-wanted list of 41 names Sunday, including Saddam Hussein's wife and eldest daughter, as well as the new leader of al-Qaida in Iraq and one of the ousted president's closest allies.

A blow for freedom

By Alyson Brodsy and Mark Weinberg · Sunday, July 2,2006 9:40 p.m.

With the indulgence of my editors I'm taking on the U.S. government and possibly jeopardizing the existence of the United States.

Fun on the Fourth

By Alyson Brodsy and Brian McFillen · Sunday, July 2,2006 9:39 p.m.

America turns 230 years old tomorrow, democracy still reigns and you have class off.

Pushed too far

By Alyson Brodsy and Jonathan P. Rossing · Sunday, July 2,2006 9:38 p.m.

A few days ago, I was running a cool-down lap after a speed workout at the track -- part of my marathon training program -- when several Army ROTC guys arrived for a workout.

Taking its toll

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, July 2,2006 9:37 p.m.

Governor Mitch Daniels' "Major Moves" plan to privatize the Indiana East-West Toll Road has finally been sealed -- much to the chagrin of many Indiana residents.

Stojakovic agrees to terms with Hornets

By Aaron Beard and Jeff Latzke · Sunday, July 2,2006 9:35 p.m.

OKLAHOMA CITY -- The New Orleans Hornets made the first splash of the NBA's free-agent signing period, agreeing to terms Saturday with three-time All-Star Peja Stojakovic.

It has been a rough week

By Carrie Ritchie and Aaron Beard · Sunday, July 2,2006 9:35 p.m.

Three months.

Beckham quits as captain after England's Cup exit

By Aaron Beard and Krystyna Rudzki · Sunday, July 2,2006 9:34 p.m.

BUEHLERTAL, Germany -- David Beckham quit as England captain Sunday, the morning after his team went out in the World Cup quarterfinals on penalties to Portugal.

IU's Vaziri in spotlight after defeating Olympic swimmers

By Ari Shifron · Sunday, July 2,2006 9:33 p.m.

After coming to IU with many accolades, IU swimmer Leila Vaziri is now achieving greatness and competing at a level beyond her wildest dreams.

Buskirk-Chumley presents 'GROOVELILY'

Sunday, July 2,2006 9:30 p.m.

New York City trio GROOVELILY inhabits that contemporary space where creative musicians ignore the boundaries laid down by words like rock, folk, jazz and pop.

Summer Nights with Masterpieces at IU Art Museum

Sunday, July 2,2006 9:30 p.m.

Visitors to the IU Art Museum have an extra opportunity to view the two special exhibitions this summer with extended evening hours from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. July 5 to July 6.

Gallery walk celebrates international art

Sunday, July 2,2006 9:29 p.m.

Artists from Mexico, Brazil and Colombia will exhibit paintings, drawings and photographs in a group exhibition "July, Julho, Julio: The Summer Exhibition" showing the diversity and beauty of local Latino artwork.

It's Depp-ths of discovery in 'Pirates'

Sunday, July 2,2006 9:29 p.m.

Johnny Depp's portrayal of Capt. Jack Sparrow in "Pirates of the Caribbean" may bear great resemblance to Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones.

Louisiana delicacy adds continuity to reconstruction

By Nick O'Neill · Sunday, July 2,2006 9:28 p.m.

New Orleans lives and dies by the water that holds the city in a crescent.

Who was Emerson Keller Elkins?

By Carrie Ritchie · Friday, June 30,2006 6:14 p.m.

Emerson Keller Elkins was an IU junior who worked as a hotel page at the Indiana Memorial Union when he created his time capsule in January 1939.

Protect your bank account

By Ab D. Phillip · Friday, June 30,2006 6:06 p.m.

The IUCU.org web site has been duplicated in an attempt to gain and use personal financial information of credit union members.

Trustees hear life sciences update

By Zack Teibloom · Friday, June 30,2006 6:04 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- At a full day of board of trustees meetings Tuesday -- one of which was called to announce the members of the search committee for IU's next president -- a "broad overview" and future goals for life sciences was discussed. Current IU President Adam Herbert said Assembly Hall and Memorial Stadium need major repairs and the mission differentiation project was updated.

Incumbent Breckenridge loses trustee seat

By Zack Teibloom · Friday, June 30,2006 4:17 p.m.

When Phil Eskew Jr. wakes up Saturday morning, he'll begin his term as the newest member of the IU board of trustees. In a surprising upset of incumbent trustee Cora Breckenridge, Eskew won the seat, receiving more than 9,000 of the 31,650 votes cast by IU alumni.

Search for next IU president begins