Posted on July 4, 2009 10:00:03 PM
Serena Williams beats sister Venus at Wimbledon - Houston Chronicle
WIMBLEDON, England Serena Williams kept telling herself she was facing just another foe in the Wimbledon final Saturday, just another woman who hits the ball quite hard, just another player trying to deny her a Grand Slam title. She wasn’t facing just anyone, of course. She was playing her older
US, Russia are ‘equals’: Obama - Yahoo News
MOSCOW (AFP) The United States wants to forge new relations on an equal footing with Russia , President Barack Obama said in a television interview broadcast Saturday to the Russian-language audience. “America respects Russia, we want to build relations where we deal as equals,” he told the
Europe’s free, state-run health care has drawbacks - WTOP Radio
LONDON (AP) - As President Barack Obama pushes to overhaul the American health care system, the role of government is at the heart of the debate. In Europe, free, state-run health care is a given. The concept has been enshrined in Europe for generations. Health systems are built so inclusive that
Nathan s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest: Joey Chestnut Defends Mustard Yellow Belt, Holds Off Kobayashi - Transworld News
Joey Chestnut has captured his third straight Mustard Yellow Belt at Nathan s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island on Saturday, devouring a world record 68 hot dogs in ten minutes to hold off six-time champion Kobayashi who ate 64.5 hot dogs to finish second. Both Chestnut and Kobayashi
Honduras leaves OAS after body decries coup - Columbian
Honduras rebuffed demands by the international community to reinstate President Manuel Zelaya and pulled out of the Organization of American States, thrusting the poor Central American nation deeper into political crisis and isolation. Zelaya was traveling in Central America but planned to return to
Palin keeps low-profile after surprise news - Columbian
Outgoing Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is staying out of the public eye after her surprise announcement that she will leave office more than a year before her term is complete. Her spokesman, David Murrow, confirms Palin is in Juneau this weekend for the state capital’s Fourth of July celebrations. But
More than 1 million seek tix for Jackson memorial - WTOP Radio
Michael Navarro, left, Michael Navarro, Jr., 7, center, and Gina Rodriguez, all from Los Angeles, sign and photograph a large poster at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Saturday, July 4, 2009, which will be the site for the late pop star Michael Jackson’s memorial service taking place Tuesday
SC Serial Killer Claims Fifth Victim - AOL
(July 4) - A 15-year-old South Carolina girl who was shot earlier this week by a man authorities say fits the description of a serial killer has died, police said Saturday. Abby Tyler died at 11:25 a.m. Saturday at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, Chief Rick Turner of the Gaffney Police
VP Biden celebrates July 4 with US troops in Iraq - Asbury Park Press
BAGHDAD Vice President Joe Biden celebrated the Fourth of July with his son and other American troops in Iraq on Saturday, a day after warning Iraqi leaders that U.S. assistance will be jeopardized if the country reverts to ethnic and sectarian violence. Biden began Independence Day by greeting
Car dealer fights Chrysler over franchise - WTOP Radio
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (AP) - A poster in Jim Tarbox’s office at his North Kingstown Chrysler Jeep dealership declares: “Challenge: The harder the course, the more rewarding the triumph.” It’s a fitting slogan for Tarbox, whose business is suddenly in peril after Chrysler ended its franchise
Posted on July 3, 2009 10:00:06 PM
Taliban step up attacks in Helmand valley - Financial Times
Taliban insurgents stepped up attacks on Friday against US Marines in southern Afghanistan s Helmand River valley, forcing troops in some areas to spend the day fighting instead of carrying out plans to meet with residents and local leaders. The stiffest resistance occurred in the district of
Andy Murray’s Wimbledon dream crushed by Roddick - Belfast Telegraph
Andy Murray’s dream of reaching the Wimbledon final was crushed by Andy Roddick in a dramatic semi-final. The British number one went into the match as a hot favourite to beat the sixth seed, who he had defeated in six of their eight previous meetings, but Roddick produced a brilliant performance to
Elephants outdo humans in NYC bun-eating contest - Charleston Daily Mail
NEW YORK (AP) - They called it a bun-eating competition, but it wasn’t much of a contest. Three elephants ate 505 hot dog buns in six minutes to win an eating competition against three humans Friday at Brooklyn’s Coney Island. The losing side ate 143 buns in six minutes. A commentator says the
In SC, the question of whether cheating gov should go comes down to trust and second chances - Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) After a week that offered the world a glimpse into the conflicted mind of philandering South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, his constituents differed Friday on whether he should leave office. Some said the decision should be up to his wife, Jenny. And it’s a safe bet that his
Posted on July 3, 2009 10:00:05 PM
Indiana Bank Supporting Troops in the Middle East - Earthtimes
INDIANAPOLIS - (Business Wire) In celebration of the Fourth of July holiday, Salin Bank is proud to announce it will be asking its customers and employees to help collect various items to show support for the United States Military. Salin Bank has
WNBA notebook: Fever rising after 4 straight wins - Arlington Heights Daily Herald
Indiana’s Katie Douglas, right, was a big reason why the Fever rolled past the Detroit Shock this week in a 82-70 victory. She leads the Fever in scoring at 17.7 points per game. Associated Press Slowed by a right thigh injury perennial WNBA all-star
Newspaper deliverer finds body in yard - WISH-TV
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - Metro police are investigating a homicide on the city’s east side. At approximately 4:40 a.m., police and EMS units were notified of a person lying in the yard at 3801 N. Campbell. When officers arrived on the scene they found a
Mayfield does not look like a hard-core meth user - Detroit Free Press
A typical hard-core methamphetamine user can look like a cast member from “Night of the Living Dead,” with sunken eyes, hollow cheeks and bad teeth. Mayfield, 41, may have some dark circles under his peepers from lack of sleep the past six weeks, but
International League Standings - Dayton Daily News
Rochester at Buffalo, 6:05 p.m. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre at Pawtucket, 6:15 p.m. Columbus at Toledo, 7 p.m. Indianapolis at Louisville, 7:05 p.m. Syracuse at Lehigh Valley, 7:05 p.m., 2nd game Charlotte at Durham, 7:05 p.m. Gwinnett at Norfolk, 7:15 p.m
Mayfield does not look like a hard-core meth user - Detroit Free Press
A typical hard-core methamphetamine user can look like a cast member from “Night of the Living Dead,” with sunken eyes, hollow cheeks and bad teeth. Mayfield, 41, may have some dark circles under his peepers from lack of sleep the past six weeks, but
Man Found Fatally Shot In Yard - 6 News WRTV
INDIANAPOLIS — A man was found fatally shot in the yard of a home on Indianapolis’ east side early Friday morning. Indianapolis police were called to the 3800 block of Campbell Avenue at 4:40 a.m. after a newspaper delivery driver reported seeing a
4th brings out Hoosiers’ patriotic side - WISH-TV
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - Despite the deep recession, people are ready to celebrate the Fourth of July. After a slow start, fireworks retailers say people are coming in and spending money. Many are offering discounts and specials as incentives. But
Posted on July 3, 2009 10:00:05 PM
Cummins recalling 400 workers at Indiana plant - WTHR
Columbus - Cummins Inc. is recalling 400 laid-off workers as it resumes production of the Dodge Ram engine at a central Indiana factory. The company shut down its Columbus MidRange Engine Plant and laid off 720 employees in May after Chrysler stopped
Allen Park-based parts maker shutting down Indiana plant - Detroit News
SHELBYVILLE — Meridian Automotive Systems is idling a central Indiana factory, putting 295 people out of work. The company told city officials on Thursday that it was closing the Shelbyville plant for an indefinite period. The announcement came less
Indiana gambling issues could pop up in 2010 session - Chesterton Tribune
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana lawmakers worried about distractions during the special budget session kept gambling issues from creeping into negotiations. But the push to give racetracks a break and help struggling casinos could surface again this
Auto parts maker shutting down Indiana plant - Houston Chronicle
SHELBYVILLE, Ind. Meridian Automotive Systems is idling a central Indiana factory, putting 295 people out of work. The company told city officials on Thursday that it was closing the Shelbyville plant for an indefinite period. The announcement
Posted on July 2, 2009 10:00:17 PM
African American quilts at SOU - Ashland Daily Tidings
The Schneider Museum of Art at Southern Oregon University will present an exhibit of quilts and related works on paper created by African American women from Gee’s Bend, Ala., from July 4 to Sept. 14. Textile works by Ashland artist Kris Hoppe will
BREAKING: New libraries dean named - DiamondbackOnline.com
The university’s struggling library system has found a new leader. Patrica Steele, currently the dean of Indiana University’s libraries, was named Dean of Libraries Thursday and will take over on September 1. In a press release, university President
File and Pay Online - WTHR
Is your home filled with constant fussing and fighting, and sometimes, physical abuse? Some experts say domestic abuse is a form of terrorism for our children. It is not always physical abuse sometimes, it is mental, emotional, or verbal abuse
Air France plane didn’t break up? Skepticism grows. - Christian Science Monitor
New York - French accident investigators now say they believe Air France Flight 447 did not break-up mid-flight, but instead plunged on its belly into the water and broke up on impact. The conclusion is based on the condition of the wreckage
Michael Jackson WILL have a funeral, right?? - Reuters Blogs
Its been a full week since Michael Jackson died. So . When is the King of Pop s funeral? And where? So far, the answers have proven surprisingly elusive. Though Michael s father, Joe Jackson, has had time to turn up at the BET awards and
Ellis Park faces long odds of returning in 2010 - Charleston Daily Mail
HENDERSON, Ky. (AP) - Ellis Park owner Ron Geary says its a longshot that the venerable track will run in 2010. The 87-year-old facility in Henderson begins its summer meet next week, and Geary told The Gleaner in Henderson that it could be the last
Park Service says Ind. Dunes water safe - WHAS 11
Just in time for the Independence Day holiday, the National Park Service says all Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore beaches are open and safe for swimming. The park service says in its weekly beach monitoring report that E. coli bacteria collected
WellPoint’s Contribution To Drug Formulary Evaluation Standards - Phramalive.com
INDIANAPOLIS, July 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — WellPoint Inc.’s ( NYSE: WLP ) contribution to creating evidence-based formulary evaluation standards is discussed in the June edition of Value in Health, the journal of the International Society for
Posted on July 2, 2009 10:00:16 PM
The fightback in Afghanistan begins - Financial Times
Thursday s operation by 4,000 US marines in southern Helmand marks the start of a critical new phase in America s Afghan strategy. For years, western leaders have feared that Nato is losing the fight against the Taliban, that the US-led operation is under-resourced, that President Hamid Karzai
Russian president hopeful for Obama summit - Boston Globe
MOSCOW — Russia’s president said in a video released Thursday he was hopeful that an upcoming summit with Barack Obama will help Moscow and Washington find new ways to cooperate. Dmitry Medvedev’s comments were the latest in a string of upbeat statements from Moscow ahead of Obama’s first trip to
DEA Joins Michael Jackson Death Investigation - Actressarchives.com
By this point, it would have been naive to think that the investigation into the cause of Michael Jackson ’s death wouldn’t take some bizarre twists and turns - so it comes as little shock to learn that the Drug Enforcement Administration has joined the investigation into the cause of Jackson’s
Posted on July 1, 2009 10:00:16 PM
No public Neverland memorial planned for Michael Jackson - AZCentral.com
LOS ANGELES — An effort to bury Michael Jackson at Neverland Ranch has fizzled and it appears more likely a funeral and burial will take place in Los Angeles, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Authorities in Santa Barbara County had been preparing for tens
Images: Oscar-Winning Actor Karl Malden Dead At 97 - San Diego Channel
The family of Karl Malden says the actor who won an Oscar for his role in “A Streetcar Named Desire” has died at age 97. Malden’s family informed the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences of his death on Wednesday. Malden served as the academy’s president from 1989-92. He made his screen debut
CEA Urges Chinese Government to Halt Green Dam Software Mandate - PR Inside
Today, China s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) said China will delay the mandatory installation of the Green Dam-Youth Escort software on new computers. This software will allow the Chinese government to bar computers from searching certain Internet sites. The
Prices for gold, other metals bounce back as dollar retreats; energy futures falter - Orlando Sentinel
NEW YORK (AP) Prices for gold and other metals are higher as the dollar loses ground against other major currencies. The dollar is down as stocks advance on reports showing stabilization in the manufacturing sector both in the U.S. and abroad, stoking some risk-taking among investors. Precious
Sanford backs out of promise to release records - Seattle Times
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has backed out of a promise to release personal financial records proving he did not use state money for trips to see his mistress. COLUMBIA, S.C. South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has backed out of a promise to release personal financial records proving he did
Mississippi’s still fattest but Alabama closing in - Modesto Bee
WASHINGTON — Mississippi’s still king of cellulite, but an ominous tide is rolling toward the Medicare doctors in neighboring Alabama: Obese baby boomers. It’s time for the nation’s annual obesity rankings and, outside of fairly lean Colorado, there’s little good news. In 31 states, more than one
Sole known survivor of Yemen crash flies to Paris - Lincoln Journal Star
MORONI, Comoros - Despite a fractured collarbone, a teenage girl clung to the wreckage of a plane for more than 13 hours before rescuers found her floating in the Indian Ocean, authorities said. The only known survivor of the crash, she was being flown back to Paris on Wednesday night. The Yemenia
Federer reaches 21st straight Grand Slam semi; Haas, Roddick, Murray also gain Wimbledon semis - Chicago Tribune
In a match featuring short points and few rallies, Federer conjured up a few great returns to break the 6-foot-10 Croatian twice and secure a 6-3, 7-5, 7-6 (3) victory on another sunbaked day at the All England Club. Federer, closing in on his sixth Wimbledon title, reached his 21st consecutive
Hugging cancer patient, Obama pitches health plan - Forbes
ANNANDALE, Va. — At an emotional forum in Virginia, President Barack Obama hugged a cancer patient Wednesday and vowed to bring greater efficiency and accessibility to the nation’s health care system. Debby Smith, 53, of Appalachia, Va., fought tears as she told Obama of her kidney cancer and her
Posted on June 30, 2009 10:00:07 PM
Pacers let G Marquis Daniels become free unrestricted agent - Minneapolis Star Tribune
INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Pacers will not exercise their team option on guard Marquis Daniels. Daniels’ agent, Glenn Schwartzman, told The Associated Press in an e-mail on Monday that the Pacers have indicated that they will not pay the final year
Former Indiana Water Treatment Plant Superintendent Pleads Guilty to - Earthtimes
As part of the plea agreement, Corn admitted that on at least five separate occasions from September 2004 and continuing through May 2007 he reported levels in the discharge reports submitted to IDEM that indicated the levels of E. Coli, Ammonia NH3
Indiana Areas Lead Nation in Unemployment Increase - Inside Indiana Business
Two Indiana cities have posted the largest year-to-year jobless rate increase in the country for May. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics reports Kokomo’s jobless rate jumped 11.7 percentage points, while the Elkhart-Goshen area
Posted on June 30, 2009 10:00:06 PM
Jobless rates rise in all US metro areas in May; 2 parts of Indiana - Minneapolis Star Tribune
WASHINGTON - Unemployment rates rose in all the largest U.S. metropolitan areas for the fifth straight month in May. The Labor Department said Tuesday that jobless rates in May rose from a year earlier in all 372 metropolitan area it tracks. The
Posted on June 30, 2009 10:00:03 PM
NCAA denies Kelvin Sampson appeal - Lincoln Journal Star
INDIANAPOLIS - The NCAA is finished with the latest Kelvin Sampson saga. The NCAA on Tuesday rejected an appeal from the former Indiana basketball coach, who was slapped with five years of potential penalties for taking part in more than 100
Colleges to bring SBDC to New Albany - Birmingham Business Journal
Indiana University , Purdue University and Ivy Tech Community College have formed a partnership to collaborate with the Indiana Economic Development Corp. for the development of the Southeast Indiana Small Business Development Center. It will be
Dumezich Named Gatorade Indiana Player Of The Year - KBTX.com
COLLEGE STATION, Texas Texas A&M softball signee, Mel Dumezich was named the Gatorade Indiana Player of the Year, the organization announced. From Whiting, Ind., Dumezich earned the award for outstanding athletic excellence, high academic
Posted on June 29, 2009 10:00:21 PM
Mad Ants Keep Pistons, Pacers, and Bucks as NBA Parent Clubs - OurSports Central
Fort Wayne, IN (June 29, 2009)- The NBA D-League announced today that the Fort Wayne Mad Ants will continue with the Detroit Pistons, the Indiana Pacers, and the Milwaukee Bucks as their NBA parent clubs for the 2009-2010 season. The Mad Ants will
New Indiana Riverboat Officially Opens Today - Inside Indiana Business
The city of Indianapolis’s Knozone program is probably best know for tho Lawrenceburg, Indiana and Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, June 29, 2009 The curtain lifts on a new gaming experience today in Lawrenceburg as the former Argosy Casino Hotel
Florida earns D for financial disclosure standards for state - News-Press
The Center for Public Integrity has been reporting on disclosure requirements in state legislatures since 1999, and bases its rankings on a 43-question survey that measures public access to information on legislators employment, investments
Dental plan offered to UAW-represented GM, Chrysler retirees - Detroit Free Press
Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio and Indiana has announced that it is making an individual dental plan available to UAW-represented General Motors and Chrysler retirees nationwide so they can continue their dental coverage to help maintain good oral
Jackson patriarch denies bizarre company plug - Raw Story
Michael Jackson’s father Monday denied making a bizarre plug for his record label during a red carpet appearance, insisting he had only been responding to a question about his future. The 79-year-old patriarch Joe Jackson — who had an uneasy
Ball Brothers Foundation Vows to Carry on Fisher Legacy - Inside Indiana Business
Ball Brothers Foundation Executive Director Jud Fisher says the organization’s chairman and president will be “sorely missed.” John Fisher died Sunday after battling leukemia and had spent the last decade at the helm of the foundation. He was the
Indiana State flight team snags women’s Air Race Classic award - 22 WSBT
An aviation team from Indiana State University has won this year’s top collegiate honors in the Air Race Classic, an all-female transcontinental flying contest now in its 33rd year. Jessica Campbell and Victoria Dunbar flew the 2,715-statute-mile
Police: Indiana County Man Went Missing After Church - WPXI
INDIANA, Pa. — Police in Indiana County are searching for a man who went missing after Sunday morning church services. Nicholas Kopchick’s family said it’s not normal for him to go out after church. The 89-year-old was last seen at St. Bernard’s
Posted on June 28, 2009 10:00:10 PM
Pacers take Hansbrough in first round - WHAS 11
Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird usually doesn’t let too much information out before the NBA draft. Still, he couldn’t hide his respect for North Carolina’s Tyler Hansbrough, even saying he hoped the forward would be available when the Pacers were
May housing report sees price increase - Lafayette Journal and Courier
“It’s certainly a good time to buy houses,” he said. That’s what he and his business partner, Nicole Brogan, did earlier this year. They got a good deal buying a house on Summerfield Drive, made improvements and now are trying to sell it. New figures
Mavericks, Trail Blazers swap 1st-round picks - Associated Press
DALLAS (AP) — The Portland Trail Blazers have moved up to the 22nd pick in the NBA draft, giving the Dallas Mavericks the No. 24 pick and two second-rounders in exchange. The Mavs got Portland’s second-rounder this year, which is No. 56 overall
Coal country congressman faces difficult choice on cap and trade bill - Axcess News
(AXcess News) Washington - As the cap and trade climate bill works its way through the House of Representatives, Rep. Brad Ellsworth, D-Ind., remains undecided on the legislation. The proposed law, the American Clean Energy and Security Act, would
Pacers select UNC’s Hansbrough at No. 13 - Blueridgenow.com
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird usually doesn t let too much information out before the NBA draft. Still, he couldn t hide his respect for North Carolina s Tyler Hansbrough, even saying he hoped the forward would be
News Minute: Farrah Fawcett dies Sanford joins family Somalia - WAOW
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Cancer has claimed the life of actress Farrah Fawcett — best known from TV’s “Charlie’s Angels” in the 1970s and from a poster that sold in the millions. The actress died this morning in a hospital in Santa Monica, Calif. She was
Pacers pick up former Tar Heel - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Tyler Hansbrough was selected by the Indiana Pacers with the 13th pick in Thursday s NBA draft. INDIANAPOLIS Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird usually doesn t let too much information out before the NBA draft. Still, he couldn t hide his
Ruling Will Help Displaced Workers - Inside Indiana Business
The Indiana Department of Workforce Development has announced a ruling by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) will allow certain employees of Eaton Corporation in Greenfield recieve benefits under the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program. TAA
Posted on June 28, 2009 10:00:09 PM
Indianapolis Colts 2009 NFL Predictions, Win Total & 2010 Super Bowl - Bet on Horses
Indianapolis Colts 2009 NFL Predictions, Win Total & 2010 Super Bowl Odds: The more things change the more they will stay the same for the 2009 Indianapolis Colts. Gone is head coach Tony Dungy and Marvin Harrison, but that will not keep the
Posted on June 27, 2009 10:00:03 PM
In Charming Argentine Voters, TV Show and Impersonator May Help a Candidate - Herald Tribune
BUENOS AIRES In the waning minutes of Showmatch, the most popular entertainment show on Argentine television, the host managed on Thursday night to finally connect with N stor Kirchner, the former president and now a candidate for Congress. The suspense had been building for more than 90
S.C. governor’s Argentina trip raises questions - Times & Democrat
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) The details of South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford’s secretive trips to visit his lover in South America aren’t just headline fodder or political kryptonite. They’re also being scrutinized by law enforcement officials at the request of some lawmakers and watchdog groups who fear
‘Hacktivists’ take up Iran fight as streets quiet - Seattle Times
EDITOR’S NOTE: Iranian authorities have barred journalists for international news organizations from reporting on the streets and ordered them to stay in their offices. This report is based on the accounts of witnesses reached in Iran and official statements carried on Iranian media. A sharp
Obama may plan indefinite-detention order - Denver Post
WASHINGTON The Obama administration, fearing a battle with Congress that could stall plans to close Guantanamo, has drafted an executive order that would reassert presidential authority to incarcerate terrorism suspects indefinitely, according to three senior government officials with knowledge
Posted on June 25, 2009 10:00:06 PM
Bumps over tracks on Indiana 26 may be smoothed soon - Lafayette Journal and Courier
It’s impossible for employees at the Lafayette Carpetland store to miss the blasting sound any time a semitrailer crosses the nearby railroad tracks on Indiana 26 East. “It sounds like an explosion,” said employee Kevin Hyatt. “It’s a rough crossing
Posted on June 25, 2009 10:00:06 PM
King Tut relics go on display in Indianapolis - Star-Press
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) An exhibit showcasing items buried in the Egyptian tomb of King Tut will visit Indianapolis beginning this weekend. King Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs will open Sunday at The Children s Museum of
Magazine Names Indy Neighborhood One of The Best - Inside Indiana Business
An Indianapolis neighborhood is on This Old House magazine’s list of the Best Old House Neighborhoods of 2009 . Woodruff Place, on the city’s east side, is one of 51 spots featured in the publication’s July\August issue. Woodruff Place has a variety
Legendary NASCAR promoter Humpy Wheeler in talks with IndyCar series - Autoweek.com
Renowned NASCAR promoter and former Lowe’s Motor Speedway president Howard “Humpy” Wheeler has acknowledged that he is looking into helping the IndyCar series. But Wheeler said he is not actively pursuing a job at Indianapolis Motor Speedway as
Snell optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis - Rotoworld.com
Frank Thomas said he is “close” to announcing his retirement. “I’m getting close to announcing my retirement because I just turned 41,” Thomas said on ESPN 1000. “I just want to make sure that it’s the move I really want to make. I don’t want to be
Lucky Fan Will Win Helmet Signed By Brickyard Field In Contest - The Auto Chanel
INDIANAPOLIS, June 25, 2009 A lucky fan will win a prized piece of motorsports memorabilia a helmet signed by the starting field of the 16th Allstate 400 at the Brickyard in a contest open now at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Web sites
Posted on June 25, 2009 10:00:04 PM
Report: Climate change hits home for Indiana - Indianapolis Star
Warmer winters, more frequent heavy rainstorms and a longer growing season — Indiana already is feeling the impact of climate change, according to a massive new federal report. The report highlights changes that could benefit Hoosiers, such as more
adidas Indiana Pacers 2009 Draft Hat - NBA
109.8 (17th) A little bit of everything. The point guard situation, with Jack, a restricted free agent, and Ford, inconsistent, is unsettled. With Dunleavy’s injury, they need help at shooting guard. They need more bulk across the front line, they
State Reveals Four Year Agriculture Map - Inside Indiana Business
Indiana is moving to become a global leader in innovation and commercialization for food, fuel and fiber production. Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman has revealed an update to the Indiana State Department of Agriculture’s (ISDA) strategic plan
Posted on June 24, 2009 10:00:16 PM
Update: S.C. gov admits affair, will resign GOP post - Gainesville Sun
(Updated at 2:45 p.m.) COLUMBIA, S.C. - South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford says he’s been having an affair with a woman from Argentina and will resign as head of the Republican Governors’ Association. The married father of four emotionally apologized to his wife, staff and others at a news conference
Investigators focus on ‘anomalies’ in track circuit near area of fatal DC train crash - Minneapolis Star Tribune
WASHINGTON - Federal investigators say they are looking closely at a track circuit near where a deadly transit train crash occurred in Washington, D.C. Debbie Hersman of the National Transportation Safety Board says five of six circuits, or stretches of track, in the area showed no problems during
Stocks Zigzag After Fed Announcement - Myfoxmemphis.com
NEW YORK - The Federal Reserve didn’t surprise investors but still left them disappointed. Stocks ended mixed but mostly higher after the Fed said the economy was on the mend. However the Fed also said it wouldn’t step up its spending to purchase Treasurys and other debt to pry interest rates lower
U.S. shocks Spain in Confederations Cup semis - Baltimore Sun
BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa - The United States stunned top-ranked Spain 2-0 Thursday night on goals by Jozy Altidore and Clint Dempsey, advancing to the Confederations Cup final with one of the Americans’ biggest soccer victories. Altidore scored in the 27th minute and Dempsey added a goal in the
NASA plans fueling test for space shuttle - Mysuncoast.com
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - NASA will conduct a fueling test next week on space shuttle Endeavour to see if a hydrogen gas leak has been plugged. The leak led to back-to-back launch delays earlier this month while the spacecraft was being fueled. Engineers suspect the leak was caused by a misaligned
Valley shares fond memories of entertainer Ed McMahon - Mydesert.com
Ed McMahon, the loyal Tonight show sidekick who bolstered boss Johnny Carson with guffaws and a resounding H-e-e-e-e-e-ere’s Johnny! for 30 years, died early Tuesday. He was 86. McMahon died shortly after midnight at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center surrounded by his wife, Pam, and
Posted on June 24, 2009 10:00:07 PM
Time doesn t stand still in Indiana - Houma Courier
Travelers to the state of Indiana quickly become aware that time there is out of joint, that clocks in the Hoosier state follow a special set of rules. This is not just a matter of changing time zones. Everyone who travels any distance east or west
2 teens drown in eastern Indiana pond - WISH-TV
PORTLAND, Ind. (AP) - Authorities say two teenagers apparently drowned while swimming in a rural pond in eastern Indiana. The Jay County coroner says 18-year-olds Brandon Clay and Cody Lanning of Portland were found dead Tuesday night in about eight
Indiana Colts “Make it Personal” - Evansville Courier-Press
The Indianapolis Colts’ annual “Make It Personal” fan event, featuring players and cheerleaders, will make a stop in Posey County, Ind., this summer, team officials announced. The event, part of a 15-city tour, is scheduled for 4-6 p.m. July 1 in the
Turning to Indiana companies first - WANE-TV
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - When the City of Fort Wayne needs to use a private company, it will turn to Indiana companies before any others. That is, if the City Council approves a new ordinance. The following is a news release from the City of Fort
Indiana Rural Health Association elects new president - Indianapolis Star
Sam Mishelow, Executive Vice President at Meyer Najem Construction has been elected President for the 2009 — 2010 year for the Indiana Rural Health Association. Sam currently serves on the board and co-chaired the Indiana Rural Health Association
Foot injury to sideline Indiana guard 10 weeks - Cleveland Plain Dealer
(AP) BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Indiana guard Daniel Moore is expected to miss 10 weeks after breaking a bone in his left foot while working at a summer camp. Coach Tom Crean said Moore broke the fifth metatarsal when he landed awkwardly while doing a
2 teens found dead in Indiana pond - Lafayette Journal and Courier
The Jay County coroner says 18-year-olds Brandon Clay and Cody Lanning of Portland were found dead Tuesday night in about eight feet of water on property owned by one of the men’s grandfather. Jay County Sheriff Ray Newton said the daughter of the
Summer schedule keeps Indiana’s Crean working - WHAS 11
Tom Crean doesn’t have time to slow down. With all those precious recruiting trips, the endless round of camps and the perpetual speaking engagements, the Indiana coach has been busy. There are regular meetings with compliance officials, routine
PGA’s Smith speaks about wife’s death - Philadelphia Daily News
PGA Tour golfer Chris Smith said yesterday that he and his family are in shock after a weekend auto accident that killed his wife and critically injured his two children. “Words cannot begin to express how difficult of a time this is for our family
Suburban man to spend 10 years in Indiana prison - WBBM
CROWN POINT, Ind. (STNG) — A southwest suburban man was sentenced to 10 years in prison Wednesday after pleading guilty to selling heroin to an undercover police officer. Patrick Harris, 49, of Orland Park, was sentenced to an agreed term of 10
Posted on June 23, 2009 10:00:07 PM
Petroleum Consolidators Completes Second Round of Due Diligence With - Earthtimes
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL — 06/23/09 — Petroleum Consolidators of America, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: PCAI), a gasoline station/convenience store consolidator, is pleased to announce that in the last several weeks we have made substantial progress in reviewing
Governor to Discuss Special Session in Southern Indiana - Inside Indiana Business
Governor Mitch Daniels will make several stops in southern Indiana on over the next couple of days to discuss the General Assembly’s special session and state budget negotiations. He will appear at the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
Walker pleads guilty to son’s stabbing death - MSNBC
Terre Haute - An Indiana man has pleaded guilty to abducting his two young sons at knifepoint and killing one of them just days after his wife told him she wanted a divorce. Katron Walker pleaded guilty to murder and attempted murder as part of an
Golfer Chris Smith Still In Shock Over Tragedy - Hartford Courant
ANGOLA, Ind. - PGA Tour golfer Chris Smith said Tuesday that he and his family are in shock and after a weekend auto accident that killed his wife and critically injured his two children. “Words cannot begin to express how difficult of a time
Posted on June 22, 2009 10:00:06 PM
PGA: Golfer Chris Smith’s wife killed in crash - Asheville Citizen-Times
SOUTH BEND, Ind. PGA Tour officials confirmed Monday that the wife of golfer Chris Smith was killed and two of his children were critically injured in a fiery weekend crash that also hurt several members of the London (Ontario) Silverbacks
Friend’s E-mail: - Indiana Gazette
Downtown Indiana will hold its eighth annual Taste & Tour from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 16. Restaurants in Indiana taking part include B.P.O.E. 931 Elks, Caf 701, Caffe Amadeus, Coney Island, Cozumel, H.B. Culpeppers, Murphy’s II, Naps Cucina Mia
Golfer Chris Smith’s wife killed in Indiana crash - TSN
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — PGA Tour officials confirmed Monday that the wife of golfer Chris Smith was killed and two of his children were critically injured in a fiery weekend crash that also hurt several members of a Canadian semi-pro football team
Finchem: Wife of Smith dies in crash - ESPN.com
ANGOLA, Ind. — The commissioner of the PGA Tour has confirmed that the wife of PGA Tour golfer Chris Smith was killed and two of his children were critically injured in a weekend accident in northern Indiana. PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem said
Posted on June 20, 2009 10:00:15 PM
Indiana joins in the debate - Indianapolis Star
WASHINGTON — Congress is debating how to reform the nation’s health-care system by reining in costs while providing insurance coverage for the approximately 46 million Americans who don’t have it. Health-care costs have more than tripled since 1990
Greenwood, Indiana 16-year-old killed in Florida crash - WHAS 11
BROOKSVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Highway Patrol says a 16-year-old Indiana girl has been killed in a crash on Interstate 75 about 40 miles north of Tampa. Police say Marieluise Wartmann of Greenwood, Ind., was killed when she was thrown out of
Storms Roll Through Indiana - Indy Channel
INDIANAPOLIS — A line of severe thunderstorms moved through portions of central Indiana Friday night, causing numerous tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings along its path, but relatively little damage. A tornado watch was posted through the
Indiana lawyer found asleep in trash can - Bradenton Herald
An Indiana lawyer who was found asleep headfirst in a neighbor’s trash can after a night of drinking has apologized and says he’s embarrassed. No charges have been filed against Larry Wilder, who is the Jeffersonville City Council’s attorney. Wilder
Posted on June 19, 2009 10:00:02 PM
Steele Challenges President To Support DC Statehood - ABC2 News
An unexpected voice is calling on president Barack Obama to support D.C. voting rights in congress by putting the city’s “taxation without representation” license plates on White House vehicles. The Associated Press is reporting that Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele, challenged
Stocks finish choppy day of trading mixed; major indexes post 1st weekly loss since early May - Orlando Sentinel
NEW YORK (AP) Caution has once again overcome the stock market. Stocks finished mixed Friday, leaving all the major indexes with their first weekly loss since early May. Tech, financial and retail stocks gained, while utilities and energy stocks were lower. The market had started the day
Dutch Muggers Caught On Google Street View Camera - Post Chronicle
Dutch twin brothers who mugged a teenager in the northern town of Groningen were arrested after being caught on camera by a car gathering images for Google’s online photo map service, police said. The pair stole the 14-year-old boy’s mobile phone and 165 euros ($230) in cash last September. “The
A normal flight, except the pilot died - Chicago Tribune
Newark, N.J. - The only inkling passengers had that something was wrong on the Continental Airlines flight over the Atlantic Ocean was when a crew member asked over the loudspeaker whether a doctor was on board. Otherwise, flight attendants continued to serve snacks. Passengers read magazines and
Hundreds of thousands stage somber rally in Iran - South Coast Today
TEHRAN, Iran Hundreds of thousands of protesters dressed in black and green flooded the streets of Tehran on Thursday in a somber, candlelit show of defiance and mourning for those killed in clashes after Iran’s disputed presidential election. The massive march the fourth this week sent
Nadal brought to his knees at Wimbledon by injury (Feature) - Monsters and Critics
London - Rafael Nadal vows to return to 100-per-cent fitness as he battles the fluid on both knees which Friday forced the world number one from his Wimbledon title defense. The sad Spaniard became only the fourth Wimbledon champion after Stan Smith, John Newcombe and Goran Ivanisevic in 2002 who
Tiger finishes 4-over - The Washington Times
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) - Tiger Woods swung away on the 18th tee Friday morning, watched his ball fly into a bunker on the way to another bogey, and turned away in disgust. Little came easily for the world’s No. 1 player after the resumption of the rain-delayed U.S. Open. A couple of amateurs
Posted on June 18, 2009 10:00:06 PM
Report: Health care costs to rise 9 pct in 2010 - WJLA
INDIANAPOLIS - Employers who offer health insurance coverage could see a 9 percent cost increase next year, and their workers may face an even bigger hit, according to a report from consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers. Costs will rise in part
East side cemetery offers buy one, get one free deal - WTHR
Indianapolis - It’s a buy-one, get-one-free sale - at a cemetery, of all places. Memorial Park Cemetery on Indianapolis’ far east side is offering plots at the bargain-basement price in one section of its grounds. It’s not another telling sign of the
Bears keep options open - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Many Bears fans are waiting to see whether the team will acquire a wide receiver to help new quarterback Jay Cutler. LAKE FOREST, Ill. At least for now, the Chicago Bears are ready to go to training camp with the wide receivers on their roster to
Buy 1, get 1 free sale at Indianapolis cemetery - WKRC
Memorial Park Cemetery on Indianapolis’ far east side is offering plots at the bargain-basement price in one section of its grounds. It’s not another telling sign of the recession. General Manager Mark McCronklin says it’s a promotion the cemetery
A deal to die for: Indianapolis cemetery holds `buy 1, get 1 free - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Late cardinal’s nephew claims abuse by priest Layoffs and networking: To tweet or not to tweet? Health workers didn’t take swine flu precautions Maine gay marriage foes hire Calif. Prop 8 firm Gates: Civilian deaths strategic problem in war
Houston man shot while driving to visit family in Indiana - WNDU
A man shot on the northwest side of Indianapolis overnight shows up at a Warsaw hospital hours later. 30-year-old Jose Montiel told police he was driving on Interstate 65 near Indianapolis when he was shot in the shoulder his van was struck by
Dirt cheap: Cemetery sells 2 graves for price of 1 - Lexington Herald-Leader
INDIANAPOLIS — It’s a buy-one, get-one-free sale - at a cemetery, of all places. Memorial Park Cemetery on Indianapolis’ far east side is offering plots at the bargain-basement price in one section of its grounds. It’s not another telling sign of
One injured in I-65 shooting - 22 WSBT
A drive from Houston, Texas to Kosciusko County landed one man in a local hospital Thursday morning, after he said he was shot near Indianapolis. Now police from four different departments are trying to figure out what happened. Jose Montiel, 30, was
Museum Offers Sneak Peek Inside Tut’s Tomb - Indy Channel
INDIANAPOLIS — It isn’t even completed yet, but already more than 75,000 tickets have been sold to a blockbuster exhibit coming to the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs will eventually span 20
WNBA’s Fever sign former Buckeye Davenport - Newark Advocate
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Fever have signed third-year center Jessica Davenport. The former Ohio State star, released by the New York Liberty at the end of training camp earlier this month, replaces injured veteran forward Yolanda Griffith on the
Posted on June 17, 2009 10:00:16 PM
Massive election protests continue in Tehran - Bellingham Herald
TEHRAN, Iran Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators flooded Tehran on Wednesday in a fifth day of unauthorized protests demanding the annulment of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s disputed re-election. As a leading Iranian human rights group reported that 32 people had been killed in the protests so
Endeavour suffers another fuel leak - United Press International
Hydrogen leak delays Endeavour launch NASA announces STS-127 activities NASA gets ready for Constellation Canadian astronauts to train with NASA CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., June 17 (UPI) — Another fuel leak forced the U.S. space agency to again postpone the launch of space shuttle Endeavour’s STS-127
Matrixx Initiatives Voluntarily Withdraws two Zicam products following FDA warning letter - RTT News
(RTTNews) - Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. (MTXX: News ), a developer of over-the-counter healthcare products, said late Tuesday that it is voluntarily withdrawing two of its 19 existing Zicam products, while confirming that it received a warning letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA
Cause of Farrow brother’s death revealed - ninemsn
US police and a spokeswoman for Mia Farrow say the actress’ brother killed himself at his art gallery in Vermont. Sixty-six-year-old Patrick Farrow died of a single gunshot wound to the head. His body was found late on Monday in his studio, a converted church in the small town of Castleton. Police
Ensign resigns from GOP leadership after affair - Las Vegas Sun
Sen. John Ensign of Nevada resigned his Republican leadership post Wednesday, one day after confessing marital infidelity. Aides refused to answer questions about records showing that a woman on his political payroll received a promotion and a pay raise around the time he said the affair began in
Report: Sosa tested positive for performance enhancing drugs - Ironton Online
NEW YORK Sammy Sosa tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug in 2003, The New York Times reported Tuesday on its Web site, the latest in a string of baseball stars implicated in the sport s steroids scandal of the past decade. The Times said Sosa is one of 104 players who tested
Standard & Poor’s cuts ratings on 18 banks - Gloucester Daily Times
NEW YORK (AP) Credit ratings agency Standard & Poor’s on Wednesday cut ratings on 18 banks amid concern about further weakening in the financial sector. S&P said the changes reflected its assessment that volatility will remain in the financial sector and the industry is expected to face tighter
Fired watchdog disputes White House claims - Houston Chronicle
WASHINGTON The national service agency’s inspector general, fired by President Barack Obama, disputed on Wednesday claims from the White House that he was “confused” and “disoriented” at an agency meeting. In a letter sent to lawmakers Tuesday night, Obama’s special counsel Norman Eisen
