Obama and Congress Probe How The Airport Screening System Failed – US News and World Report

Obama and Congress Probe How The Airport Screening System Failed – US News and World Report
The failure of U.S. intelligence and law enforcement agencies to flag Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab before he took his seat on a Northwest Airlines flight from Amsterdam to Detroit has prompted several federal reviews to ascertain what went wrong with

Reports: RockYou sued over privacy – San Jose Business Journal
Social networking widgets and applications developer RockYou Inc. has been sued by an Indiana man who claims the company did not adequately protect customer information, according to reports. A hacker was allegedly able to get passwords of about 32

You Can’t Hide From Big Brother, nor Blizzard – Kombo
And you thought it was tough hiding from gankers in Stranglethorn Vale. A World of Warcraft player, Alfred Hightower, found out the hard way that you can’t hide from the police there either. Hightower was arrested after Blizzard helped authorities

Flagstar Bancorp, Inc. Commences Rights Offering and Secures – MSN Money
The Bank originates loans nationwide and is one of the leading originators of residential mortgage loans. For more information, please visit flagstar.com. Matters discussed in this press release contain forward-looking statements within the meaning

CDC: Same anthrax strain in drums, sick NH woman – Forbes

CDC: Same anthrax strain in drums, sick NH woman – Forbes
CONCORD, N.H. — Medical investigators have confirmed that the strain of anthrax that sickened a New Hampshire woman is the same strain found on an electrical outlet and two drums used at a gathering she attended earlier this month. Dr. Elizabeth Talbot, an adviser to the state Department of Health

Judge dismisses all charges in Blackwater shooting – MLive.com
(AP) WASHINGTON – A federal judge has dismissed all charges against five Blackwater Worldwide security guards charged in a deadly Baghdad shooting. U.S. District Judge Ricardo Urbina said Thursday the Justice Department overstepped its bounds and wrongly used evidence it was not allowed to see

Police say missing British woman has been found – Denver Post
SANTA MONICA, Calif. Santa Monica police say a 19-year-old British woman missing since Dec. 18 has been found safe. Police Sgt. Jay Trisler says officers received a tip Thursday and found Leona Dawn Perryman of Dorset, England, in the Venice area near Santa Monica. Police arrested her 45-year-old

Montana 3rd state to allow doctor-assisted suicide – MSN Money
HELENA, Mont. (AP) – The Montana Supreme Court said Thursday that nothing in state law prevents patients from seeking physician-assisted suicide, making Montana the third state that will allow the procedure. Patients and doctors had been waiting for the state’s high court to step in after a lower

AP-GfK Poll: Americans seek silver lining in 2010 – Findlaw.com
WASHINGTON (AP) – The bank account is thin, but the future looks pretty good. That, oddly enough, is the view of many Americans who predict 2010 will be a better year than this one, even if they fear that the U.S. economy and their own financial circumstances won’t improve. A whopping 82 percent are

Washington Times Slashes Staff, Sports Section – CBS 3 Philadelphia
The Washington Times slashed its staff by more than 40 percent and will eliminate its sports section and most local coverage in 2010, shifting its focus to politics, business and investigative reporting. The 27-year-old newspaper announced the latest round of layoffs in its Thursday edition and said

Correction: Van Morrison story – Minneapolis Star Tribune
LOS ANGELES – In a Dec. 28 story, The Associated Press, relying on information from Van Morrison’s Hollywood-based publicist and his official Web site, reported erroneously that the Irish singer had a new baby boy with a woman identified as “his wife, GiGi.” Morrison said Thursday in a statement

Degas drawing stolen from Marseille museum – San Francisco Chronicle
A drawing by Impressionist Edgar Degas worth euro800,000 ($1.15 million) has been stolen from an exhibit in southeast France, officials said Thursday. The work, “Les Choristes,” (or “The Chorus Singers”), was stolen overnight from the Cantini Museum in the city of Marseille without setting off an

Captain, 2nd mate of Alaska tug relieved of duties – Boston Globe
ANCHORAGE, Alaska A tugboat captain and second mate have been relieved of duty after their vessel ran aground on the same reef as the Exxon Valdez 20 years ago. The tug Pathfinder was scouting for ice along Alaska’s oil shipping lanes Dec. 23 when it ran aground on Bligh Reef. It spilled an

Somali arrested in Nov. at Mogadishu airport with chemicals, syringe – Post-Bulletin

Somali arrested in Nov. at Mogadishu airport with chemicals, syringe – Post-Bulletin
MOGADISHU, Somalia — A man tried to board a commercial airliner in Mogadishu last month carrying powdered chemicals, liquid and a syringe that could have caused an explosion in a case bearing chilling similarities to the terrorist plot to blow up a Detroit-bound airliner, officials told the

Russia may send spacecraft to knock away asteroid – San Francisco Chronicle
Russia’s Federal Space Agency chief Anatoly Perminov speaks at a news conference in Moscow on Dec 26th. Russia is considering sending a spacecraft to knock a large asteroid off its path and prevent a possible collision with Earth, the head of the country’s space agency said Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009

San Jose police mount cameras on officer’s heads to record encounters with public – Minneapolis Star Tribune

San Jose police mount cameras on officer’s heads to record encounters with public – Minneapolis Star Tribune
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Grainy cell phone images are often used against cops accused of using excessive violence. Now, officers are being armed with their own cameras. The so-called head cameras are the latest technology to come from Taser International Inc., makers of the stun guns popular with law

Comedy Central not renewing `The Jeff Dunham Show’ – WJLA
NEW YORK – Comedy Central won’t be renewing “The Jeff Dunham Show” for a second season. The show, featuring comedian Jeff Dunham and his repertoire of puppets, attracted plenty of attention, both positive and negative. Its debut drew 5.3 million viewers, a season premiere record for Comedy Central

San Francisco’s famous sea lions have vanished – San Jose Mercury News
SAN FRANCISCO Last month, marine scientists counted more than 1,500 sea lions on fabled Pier 39, a record number that delighted tourists and baffled experts. Why so many? Why were they sticking around? But now, almost all the sea lions are gone, leaving the experts guessing where they went

Obama says ’systemic failure’ allowed airline plot – Washington Post
HONOLULU — President Barack Obama said Tuesday that “a systemic failure” allowed the attempted Christmas Day attack on a Detroit-bound flight from Amsterdam. He called it “totally unacceptable.” The president said he wants preliminary results by Thursday from two investigations he has ordered to

Professional journalists’ group condemns NBC for bringing NJ man, son home from Brazil on jet – Minneapolis Star Tribune
NEW YORK – The Society of Professional Journalists condemned NBC News for practicing “checkbook journalism” by chartering a jet that carried a New Jersey man involved in a bitter custody battle and his son home from Brazil. David Goldman, who successfully fought the Brazilian family of his now

Hacker pleads guilty in huge credit card theft case – PhysOrg
A 28-year-old Florida man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to hacking into corporate computer networks and carrying out what US officials have described as the largest credit card theft in US history. Albert Gonzalez, of Miami, pleaded guilty in US District Court in Boston to two counts of conspiracy to

Fire destroys much of historical collection in Indiana – LIVE AUCTIONEERS

Fire destroys much of historical collection in Indiana – LIVE AUCTIONEERS
COLUMBUS, Ind. (AP) – The Bartholomew County Historical Society estimates it lost as many as 75,000 items in a fire that destroyed the United Way building in Columbus. Historical society director Julie Hughes called the fire a “devastating blow” as

Indiana professor found stabbed to death at home – Chicago Tribune
The victim was Don Belton, an assistant professor of English at IU, English Department Tuesday in the Monroe County Jail on a charge of murder. An initial court hearing was set for Wednesday. Bloomington police Lt. David Drake said Griffin and

Indiana’s 90-42 win over Bryant may carry big cost – Washington Times-Herald
Christian Watford scored 15 points 42 on a night the Hoosiers likely lost prized freshman Maurice Creek for the rest of the season. Creek fractured his left knee early in the second half, and coach Tom Crean said he was scheduled for surgery

Don t worry, Indiana. Be happy. – Hendricks County Flyer
Are you happy? I mean really happy. If not, you are not alone. In a recent study published by the journal Science, Indiana was ranked No. 47 on the list of happiest states. For the mathematical and geographically challenged, that s a pretty bad

Indiana Pacers (9-20) at Chicago Bulls (11-17), 8 p.m. – Miami Herald
Dahntay Jones scored a game-high 19 points, while Danny Granger netted 18 for the Pacers, who are 2-2 away from Conseco Fieldhouse this season. New Jersey Nets (2-20) at Indiana Pacers (6-13), 7 p.m. New Jersey Nets (2-20) at Indiana Pacers (6-13), 7

State high court to distribute legal aid grants – Pharos-Tribune
Programs designed to help provide legal service programs for the poor. INDIANAPOLIS The Indiana Supreme Court plans to distribute $1.5 million in grant money next year to civil legal aid groups. The Indiana General Assembly appropriates the

Indiana, Indianapolis leaders urge New Year’s financial resolutions – Indianapolis Star
Winnie Ballard, the wife of Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard, planned to challenge residents to make a cash resolution to save even a small amount of money each month in 2010. Winnie Ballard, the wife of Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard, challenged

Estimates Show Slow Population Growth For Indiana – WIBC.com

Estimates Show Slow Population Growth For Indiana – WIBC.com
New U.S. Census figures show that Indiana’s population growth has slowed significantly — a slowdown Indiana University researchers blame on the recession. Population estimates released by the Census Bureau show that Indiana’s population grew by 34

Indiana Lawmakers Hopeful About Renewable Energy Bill – WIBC.com
Legislation that could bring more wind turbines and solar power projects to Indiana has a good chance of passing in the upcoming legislative session after failing in the last session’s closing hours, two state lawmakers say. While the General

Indiana police investigating shots being fired – PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Police in Indiana County are investigating a report of shots being fired into a house early today, officials said. Police were called to a residence along Blaire Road in Black Lick at 3 a.m. today by an unidentified person who reported the shots had

Game Thread #29: Indiana Pacers at Miami Heat – indycornrows.com
The Indiana Pacers hit the road to take on Miami Heat for the back half of back-to-back games. Will South Beach have the cure for what ails the Pacers? Well, of course it does, but maybe not the cure for the recent string of losses. For a Miami

Estimates Show Slowed Indiana Population Growth – 6 News WRTV
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — New U.S. Census figures show that Indiana’s population growth has slowed significantly — a slowdown Indiana University researchers blame on the recession. Population estimates released by the Census Bureau showed that Indiana’s

Northwest Indiana and Beyond – NWI.com
Tis the season of lists, and look-backs, and retrospectives on the year that has passed. Here are a few that we have put up on nwi.com for your enjoyment. The decade in review: Read about key national and international events from 2000-09 here

Indiana High School Boys Basketball Top 10 Teams – OregonLive.com
1. Bloomington South (7-0) beat Center Grove 67-53. 2. New Albany (5-1) beat Ev. Harrison 76-65. 3. Indpls N. Central (4-1) idle. 4. Valparaiso (7-0) idle. 5. Munster (7-0) beat Indpls Cathedral 56-35, beat Lake Central 41-31. 6. Indpls Pike (5-1

Troy Murphy scores 26 points in Indiana Pacers’ 101-98 victory over – Examiner
INDIANAPOLIS Indiana Pacers F Troy Murphy understated the situation. Not that anyone around the Pacers minded. Not a bit. Not the way Murphy has played lately, and not the way he played Wednesday. I’m feeling much better and hitting my baskets

Miami vs. Indiana Game Preview – WPTV
(Sports Network) – The Indiana Pacers hope to put the brakes on a five-game losing streak when they open a quick two-game road trip Sunday against the Miami Heat at AmericanAirlines Arena. The Pacers will also visit Chicago and are 3-11 away from

9/11 attacks left legacy of loss, change – Lafayette Journal and Courier

9/11 attacks left legacy of loss, change – Lafayette Journal and Courier
Increased security at airports, color-coded terror alerts and the birth of the Department of Homeland Security all came from 9/11. And Greater Lafayette families still grieve the loss of their sons in the Iraq war, while others worry about those

Education professor wins state award for innovation, inspiration – TMCnet
Dec 27, 2009 (Herald-Times – McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) — Kylie Peppler is one of 12 Hoosiers to get the Governor’s Award for Tomorrow’s Leaders. In describing what he called a “delightful dozen,” Gov. Mitch Daniels said at

Indiana Home Sales Continue Upward Trend – Inside Indiana Business

Indiana Home Sales Continue Upward Trend – Inside Indiana Business
aspects related to the sale, purchase, exchange or lease of real property in Indiana. The term REALTOR is a registered mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the world s largest trade association, the National

Indiana banker meets with Obama, Geithner – Ibj.com
based trade group Independent Community Bankers of America tapped Schroeder for the Obama Noting that banks must reserve $1 of capital for every $10 in loans, Schroeder explained how recessionary credit losses squeeze a community bank s ability

CRWE NEWSWire Update from Best Otc: GABC – TMCnet
Commenting on the meeting, Schroeder, who also serves as the state director for Indiana on the Board of the Independent Community Bankers of America, the national trade association for community banks, stated, “It was certainly an honor for our

Jazz trade Maynor, Harpring to Thunder – ksl.com
BOSTON (AP) – Kevin Garnett is out of the Boston Celtics’ lineup with a bruised right thigh. Rasheed Wallace started at forward in Garnett’s place Tuesday night against the Indiana Pacers. It’s the first game Garnett has missed this season. Garnett

National Charter School Advocate to Speak in Indiana – Inside Indiana Business
December 22, 2009 (INDIANAPOLIS) A national education reform leader will be the featured speaker at the Economic Club of Indiana luncheon on January 20. Kevin Chavous, an attorney by trade, helped lead the charter school movement in Washington, D

Hartmax approved to sell Indiana distribution facility – Indianapolis Star
Debt at filing included $114 million on a revolving credit, $15.5 million in industrial revenue bonds, $12 million in mortgages, and $70 million owed to trade suppliers.

Foster, adoptive parents sue to stop Indiana cuts – WNDU

Foster, adoptive parents sue to stop Indiana cuts – WNDU
A group of foster and adoptive parents has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to stop cuts in Indiana’s state subsidies that help provide for the children. The suit filed against the Indiana Department of Child Services children through DCS.

‘LEGO Indiana Jones 2′ puts quantity over quality – Charleston Gazette
The spunky spelunker with the classy brown fedora is back to tackle all four movies in “LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues.” Developer Traveller’s Tales has managed to build upon the original by stacking an in-depth level creator on top of

Fatal Fire In Indiana Co. Under Investigation – KDKA
An Indiana County man is dead after a fire early Christmas morning. Marcus Crow, 38, of Blairsville, died Friday morning after a neighbor noticed flames in his home. Crow was taken to the hospital where he later died of his injuries. The house was

Indiana Pacers (9-17) at Boston Celtics (21-5), 7:30 p.m. – The Sun News
The Boston Celtics will close out a three-game homestand tonight against the Indiana Pacers at TD Garden. The Atlantic Division leaders and owners of the best record in the Eastern Conference rebounded from a tough loss at home to Philadelphia by

Effort under way to start Indiana steel museum – Lafayette Journal and Courier
GARY – A group working to preserve the history of northwestern Indiana’s steel mills has begun collecting artifacts to display in a proposed museum showcasing the region’s industrial heritage. The Northwest Indiana Steel Heritage Project has begun

Italy approves extradition for fugitive Indiana doctor – Chicago Sun-Times
An Italian court has approved a U.S. extradition request for a fugitive doctor from Merrillville who’s accused of fraud and malpractice. Deputy chief prosecutor Gianfranco Burino said Mark Weinberger — who was found Dec. 15 in a tent near Mont Blanc

Crews Rescue Man Buried up to Neck in Grain Bin – WIBC.com
Emergency crews rescued a man who was trapped inside a grain bin at a western Indiana farm. Firefighters arrived to find the man buried up to his neck in corn at the farm near the Clay County community of Howesville director Bryan Husband says

Lathan leads Indiana State past IUPUI 72-59 – Miami Herald
Dwayne Lathan scored 18 points play then hit another 3 about a minute later to give the Sycamores a 55-49 lead. IUPUI held a 10-point lead with 15:49 left in the first half, but ended up trailing Indiana State 35-28 at halftime. Indiana State

From the News-Sentinel – FortWayne.com

From the News-Sentinel – FortWayne.com
GREENWOOD Voters will decide in the spring whether to merge the southern Indianapolis suburb of Greenwood with much of a neighboring township, a move that would create the state s sixth-largest city. The White River Township Board voted 3-0

Rex Ryan’s letter to Santa: No Manning, please – Seattle Times
Rex Ryan has unveiled his wish list to Santa, and all he wants for Christmas is for the Indianapolis Colts to rest their star players. Ryan, whose New York Jets play at undefeated Indianapolis on Sunday, opened his daily news conference Wednesday

Archive for June 2005 – The Spokesman-Review

Archive for June 2005 – The Spokesman-Review
Longtime Kootenai County Clerk Dan English, a Democrat, was a little surprised to get a phone message at his Twin Lakes home reminding him about the 4th of July parade in Coeur d Alene courtesy of former state Sen. Sheila Sorensen, who s

Men’s Hoops To Open MVC Play Tuesday vs. Favorite UNI – GoCreighton.com
Editors Note: Below is the notes for this game written on the afternoon of Dec. 23rd, BEFORE UNI’s Dec. 23 game against Wyoming. Game #12 vs. Northern Iowa Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009 7:05 p.m. Northern Iowa Panthers at Creighton Bluejays Qwest

2009 Income Tax Information For The Unemployed – Indiana’s News Center
INDIANA (Indiana’s NewsCenter) – The larger numbers of people who’ve been drawing unemployment benefits need to take note of some important information before it’s time to file income tax returns. Indiana’s Department of Workforce Development says

IUPD Chief Hanson retiring after 39 years – Herald Times
Newsletters & alerts: local information sent to your inbox or phone. Sign up here. Indiana University Police Department Chief Michael Hanson Indiana University Police Department Chief Michael Hanson is retiring after 39 years of service to the

Kelley featured in statewide calendar – Lebanon Reporter
Joe Kelley, Lebanon, a client of Arc Rehab Services, is featured in the 2010 calendar of The Arc of Indiana, a statewide organization that advocates for people with developmental disabilities and their families. The photo used in the calendar is

Sikich LLP and Icon Digital Design & Illustration Announce Merger – Yahoo Finance
AURORA, IL–(Marketwire – 12/23/09) – Jim Sikich, CEO of Sikich 325 employees and ten offices located in Aurora, Buffalo Grove, Chicago, Decatur, Naperville, Rockford, Springfield, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; St. Louis, Missouri; and New

How to change your NBA destiny – ESPN.com
If someone gains weight, they can hide it a little. Grow a beard. Wear baggy sweaters. Whatever. But when an NBA team is struggling financially? It can’t hide it. Rasheed Wallace famously loves to say, “ball don’t lie.” Neither do the seats

OMCY: To Acquire Wireless Internet Service Provider in Decatur – Investors Business Daily
Omnicity Corp (OMCY) has reached agreement on terms to acquire the assets of USPPP, Inc., a Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP), based in Decatur, Indiana. USPPP is the second acquisition Omnicity has agreed to terms with this month and, once

Archive for July 2008 – The Spokesman-Review
Former Idaho Republican Party Chairman Kirk Sullivan is recovering in a Boise hospital following surgery to repair an ongoing kidney ailment, according to a statement from family spokesman Guy Hurlbutt. Sullivan, 72, has suffered for a

US Bank In Richmond Robbed – WHIO TV
RICHMOND, Indiana — Police in Richmond are looking for the person who robbed a local bank Wednesday afternoon. The robbery happened around 3:30 p.m. at the US Bank in the 1500 block of 5th Street in Richmond. At this time, no other information has

Fitch Downgrades Indianapolis Airport to ‘A’ – Forbes

Fitch Downgrades Indianapolis Airport to ‘A’ – Forbes
BusinessWire – Fitch Ratings assigns an ‘A’ unenhanced long-term rating to the Indianapolis Airport Authority’s approximately $30 million airport revenue bonds, series 2010A. Fitch also downgrades to ‘A’ from ‘A+’ its rating on the Indianapolis Local

Fairfield Inn & Suites Indianapolis Downtown to Feature TGI Fridays – PRLog (free press release)
PR Log (Press Release) Dec 22, 2009 The Fairfield Inn & Suites Indianapolis Downtown is set to open in February 2010 as one of four hotels in a one-of-a-kind hotel development in downtown Indianapolis. The Fairfield Inn Indianapolis will

Swiffer Named Official Cleaner at Indianapolis Museum – Happi
Brand to clean glass sculpture at world s largest kid s museum. Swiffer has been named the official cleaner of The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, the world’s largest children’s museum. As such, Swiffer Dusters products will be used throughout

Take A Holiday Time-Out To Tour The Home Of The Indianapolis Colts – Jaunted.com
It s hard to compete with the Dallas Cowboys new shrine dedicated to all things football , but the Indianapolis Colts are trying their best . The Colts haven t lost one game this season, and thanks to solid play throughout the decade, they

Anthony Gonzalez – Roto Times
Player Notes December 22, 2009 Anthony Gonzalez (knee) practiced on Monday and Colts president Bill Polian has stated that he hopes Gonzalez can play against the Jets on Sunday, according to the Indianapolis Star. Our View: It looks like Gonzalez has

2010 Indianapolis 500 pace car unveiled – Everything Alabama Blog
This 2010 Camaro will pace the Indy 500. (IndyCar) The 2010 Chevy Camaro will be the pace car for this summer’s Indianapolis 500. The car comes with a 400 hp, 6.2-litre V-8 engine, an RS appearance package and leather interior with Inferno Orange

Indianapolis filmmaker’s Christmas story will be heard on Zionsville – Indianapolis Star
Believing in Santa Claus requires an imagination. Indianapolis filmmaker Dan T. Hall has stepped outside his usual medium of film by producing “The True Story of the Twin Santas” as a radio play — a project in which the only visual elements are

Indianapolis police arrest drunken teen accused of ripping off Santa’s – Minneapolis Star Tribune
INDIANAPOLIS – Police arrested a 19-year-old woman on charges that she yanked the beard from a man portraying Santa Claus outside Conseco Fieldhouse before an Indiana Pacers game. Indianapolis police said officers watching the crowd Monday night saw

Lands End Features Indianapolis Marketing Agency s Work in – dBusinessNews.com
A logo created by Indianapolis-based Synergy Marketing Group, Inc . was recently featured by Lands End as part of the international retailer s holiday promotions. The logo was designed for Indiana-based bTech, an environmental consulting firm

Indianapolis weather: Messy rain-snow mix forecast rest of the week – Indianapolis Star
With temperatures hovering around freezing and salt trucks working the main routes, the morning rush hour has gotten off to a calm start. Only scattered traffic accidents, such as a car that slid off I-74 southeast of Indianapolis and a wreck at 21st

Board OKs expansion of Calif. toxic waste facility – Miami Herald

Board OKs expansion of Calif. toxic waste facility – Miami Herald
LOS ANGELES — A county board in central California approved the expansion of the largest toxic-waste dump in the West, despite concerns about an increase in birth defects in a nearby farming town. The Kings County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday upheld an earlier decision to allow Chemical Waste

Experts: NY dog is 1st in nation with swine flu – Forbes
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — A dog in suburban New York is the first in the nation confirmed to be carrying the same strain of swine flu that is infecting humans, experts said Tuesday. The 13-year-old mixed breed male, which is recovering, apparently caught the virus from his owner. But Michael San Filippo

Karzai orders investigation into cousin’s slaying – San Francisco Chronicle
American and Afghan relatives of Afghan President Hamid Karzai cast doubt Tuesday on Afghanistan’s move to investigate the slaying of a young Karzai family member, saying the Afghan government does not want to bring the suspected killer to justice in part because of his U.S. military connectons

GABC Chairman & CEO Participates in White House Meeting on the – Yahoo Finance

GABC Chairman & CEO Participates in White House Meeting on the – Yahoo Finance
Commenting on the meeting, Schroeder, who also serves as the state director for Indiana on the Board of the Independent Community Bankers of America, the national trade association for community banks, stated, “It was certainly an honor for our

National Charter School Advocate to Speak in Indiana – Inside Indiana Business
The Economic Club of Indiana will welcome a national education reform leader next month. Hoosier native and Attorney Kevin Chavous helped lead the charter school movement in Washington, D.C. After serving as chair of the council’s education committee

Ice trade for forward – Indianapolis Star
The Indiana Ice acquired forward Blake Coleman from the Tri-City Storm for a draft pick in the 2010 USHL draft in a trade announced Tuesday. Coleman, 5-11, 202 pounds, is in his first USHL season. He has played in 22 games and has 11 points (two

Indiana Home Sales Continue Upward Trend – Inside Indiana Business
In a Studio(i) interview, Sandy Knapp, the first full-time employee of t (INDIANAPOLIS, IN) The Indiana Association of REALTORS (IAR) today released its Indiana Real Estate Markets Report for the month of November as a continuation of

ALL OVER INDIANA: Colts facing a nice problem – NEWS ANDTRIBUNE.COM
So, All over Indiana has come up with a trade proposal: Troy Murphy and T.J. Ford for anything. It would be nice to get a player like Andre Miller, who the Trail Blazers are reportedly shopping, but as a Pacers fan, I would take, well

Storm trade Coleman to Indiana – Kearney Hub
KEARNEY Tri-City Storm Head Coach/General Manager Drew Schoneck announced Monday morning that forward Blake Coleman has been traded to the Indiana Ice for a 2010 USHL Entry Draft pick. Coleman played 22 games with the Storm and had two goals, 10

CRWE NEWSWire Update from Best Otc: GABC – TMCnet
Las Vegas CRWENewswire.com is pleased to announce a stock highlight on GABC Sign up to receive FREE Stock Hot Tips alerts from Best Otc.com at http://bestotc.com JASPER, Ind., Dec. 22, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Earlier today, Mark A. Schroeder

GOP warns of harsh energy climate – YAHOO!
Senate Republicans warned Monday that the bruising fight over health care reform could deliver a knockout blow to another Democratic priority: passage of a climate change bill in 2010. With a united Democratic Caucus, Senate Majority Leader Harry

D.C. rancor could undermine other Democratic priorities – Kansas City Star
The bad blood swirling through Washington these days could undermine other Democratic priorities , Republicans say. One prime example: passage of a climate change bill. At the root of all the sour feelings is the way Democrats handled the health

GOP warns of harsh climate on energy bill – Politico.com
Senate Republicans warned Monday that the bruising fight over health care reform could deliver a knockout blow to another Democratic priority: passage of a climate change bill in 2010. With a united Democratic Caucus, Senate Majority Leader Harry

Who’s News: Dr. Daniel Condit joins ThedaCare Behavioral Health – Post-Crescent

Who’s News: Dr. Daniel Condit joins ThedaCare Behavioral Health – Post-Crescent
Click here to sign up for news, weather and sports text alerts Smith attended the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis and completed his residency in psychiatry and fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at Washington

Chaplains called on to deliver tragic news – Leaf Chronicle
The first time Army Capt. Ted Randall notified a family that their soldier had died, he wasn’t sure he would be able to get through it without falling apart. As a chaplain at Fort Campbell, he did not have to deliver the words every Army family

Letter perplexes county’s j – Martinsville Reporter-Times
A letter from the Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications requesting copies of protective orders from the four county courts and the magistrate s court has perplexed and angered several of the county s judges last week. The letter, a copy

Former ‘Star Magazine’ photographer dies – Indianapolis Star
A longtime photographer for the defunct Indianapolis Star Sunday Magazine who shadowed Sen. Robert Kennedy s Indiana presidential campaign has died. John H. Starkey died today of cancer, friends and former co-workers say. Starkey started his

Jon and Kate divorce will likely be final in 2010 – MSNBC

Jon and Kate divorce will likely be final in 2010 – MSNBC
PHILADELPHIA – Jon and Kate Gosselin will likely ring in the new year as husband and wife as they await a final divorce decree. A lawyer for Jon Gosselin says the reality TV couple’s divorce is not likely to be finalized until early next year. Mark Jay Heller tells The Associated Press that the

Swine flu shots with lesser potency recalled by Sanofi Pasteur – The Money Times
The swine flu shots for children that have been recalled come as pre-filled syringes, and do not contain the mercury-based preservative thimerosal Baltimore, December 16 — As many as 800,000 doses of a swine flu vaccine meant for children were recalled by the manufacturer, Sanofi Pasteur, after

Roy Disney, nephew of Walt Disney, dies at 79 – News-Press
4:28 P.M. LOS ANGELES Roy E. Disney, the nephew of Walt Disney whose powerful behind-the-scenes influence on The Walt Disney Co. led to the departure of former chief Michael Eisner, has died. He was 79. The company announced that Disney died Wednesday in Newport Beach, Calif., after a

ABC to interview ex-Edwards aide about sex scandal – Beaver County Times
ABC News will air an exclusive interview next month with the man who once claimed to have fathered the child of former Sen. John Edwards’ mistress, the network said Wednesday. ABC News correspondent Bob Woodruff’s interview with Andrew Young will air Jan. 29 on “20/20.” Young was a longtime friend

Circuit breaker reset was on test equipment in 787, not the plane, Boeing says – SmartPlanet.com
The 787 s Dreamliner s first flight sounded like it was not without a hitch or two, but a circuit breaker reset mentioned in the air to ground radio banter turned out to be on test equipment in the plane, not on the plane itself, according to a Boeing spokeswoman. Dennis Eckert, who says he

Mom lost custody of girls same day as 4 killings – Houston Chronicle
SANTA ANA, Calif. A court commissioner had tentatively ordered a Houston woman to relinquish temporary custody of her two young children to her ex-husband’s sister hours before the family was killed in a murder suicide, an attorney said Wednesday. Authorities responding to a 911 call in an

Iran stokes nuclear tensions, testing advanced missile capable of striking Israel – Newser
This photo released by the semi-official Iranian Students News Agency (ISNA), claims to show the launch of the high-speed surface-to-surface Sajjil-2 missile, by Iranian armed forces, at an undisclosed (Associated Press) Map shows the approximate range of the Sajjil-2 missile tested by Iran on

Flight attendant caught wayward Northwest Airlines pilots unaware – Dallas Morning News
WASHINGTON A call from a flight attendant to the pilots of the Northwest Airlines plane that overshot Minneapolis catapulted the cockpit crew from complacency to confusion. Interviews with the flight crew and other documents released Wednesday by the National Transportation Safety Board indicate

Intel hit with more antitrust charges in FTC suit – AOL
SAN FRANCISCO -The Federal Trade Commission piled on new antitrust charges against Intel Corp. on Wednesday, seeking to end what it described as a decade of illegal sales tactics that have crippled rivals and kept prices for computer chips artificially high. The FTC’s lawsuit contains the most wide

Intel hit with more antitrust charges in FTC suit – AOL

Intel hit with more antitrust charges in FTC suit – AOL
SAN FRANCISCO -The Federal Trade Commission piled on new antitrust charges against Intel Corp. on Wednesday, seeking to end what it described as a decade of illegal sales tactics that have crippled rivals and kept prices for computer chips artificially high. The FTC’s lawsuit contains the most wide

Mom lost custody of girls same day as 4 killings – Houston Chronicle
SANTA ANA, Calif. A court commissioner had tentatively ordered a Houston woman to relinquish temporary custody of her two young children to her ex-husband’s sister hours before the family was killed in a murder suicide, an attorney said Wednesday. Authorities responding to a 911 call in an

Phillies get Halladay, Mariners acquire Lee – Seattle Times
The Philadelphia Phillies got ace Roy Halladay from Toronto and traded Cliff Lee to Seattle on Wednesday, completing a complicated, four-team deal that featured a pair of Cy Young winners. Oakland also was part of the nine-player swap. Money was a key factor, too. The Blue Jays sent $6 million to

Flight attendant caught wayward Northwest Airlines pilots unaware – Dallas Morning News
WASHINGTON A call from a flight attendant to the pilots of the Northwest Airlines plane that overshot Minneapolis catapulted the cockpit crew from complacency to confusion. Interviews with the flight crew and other documents released Wednesday by the National Transportation Safety Board indicate

Indianapolis (13-0) at Jacksonville (7-6) – YAHOO!

Indianapolis (13-0) at Jacksonville (7-6) – YAHOO!
Having wrapped up the AFC s No. 1 seed for the playoffs, the unbeaten Indianapolis Colts have very little at stake over the next three weeks. Although Colts coach Jim Caldwell insists that finishing the regular season undefeated isn t a top

Indianapolis code inspector accused in car shredding scheme – American Metal Market
An Indianapolis code enforcement inspector has been accused of illegally having vehicles towed, crushed and delivered to a scrapyard instead of to an auto pound. In addition to facing theft charges, Chad Frye, who was hired This is a preview of

Kite Realty Group Adds To Leasing Team W.V. (Bud) Moll has joined – dBusinessNews.com
BlueLock Announces New Controller BlueLock Announces New Controller INDIANAPOLIS, IN (December, 2009) Indianapolis-based BlueLock, provider One of Indianapolis Top Marketing Firms Calls 2009 A Success Indianapolis-based Synergy

Indianapolis Colts solve the shut-down corner conundrum – Dallas Morning News
The shutdown cornerback no longer exists in today s NFL. The rules don t allow cornerbacks to get close enough to the receivers to shut anyone down any more. Defenders are allowed only one contact with a receiver and it must come within five

Commercial Production Director, Indianapolis, IN – Radio Business Report
Entercom Indianapolis is seeking applicants to fill the position of Commercial Production Director. This position will be responsible for: – Working with the sales team to conceptualize, write, prepare, and produce scripts for our advertising clients

Indianapolis IT firm plans to hire 200 by 2012 – Indianapolis Star
A Downtown Indianapolis information technology service provider will add 200 jobs, Gov. Mitch Daniels announced today. Daniels joined executives from BC Forward, formerly Bucher + Christian, to announce the company’s plans to expand its headquarters

Knightsville resident injured in collision – Brazil Times

Knightsville resident injured in collision – Brazil Times
VIGO COUNTY — A Knightsville resident was injured during a two-vehicle head-on collision on United States 40, just west of Hunt Road and near Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Sunday evening. According to information provided by the Indiana State

Key Ind. panel sends tax caps bill to full House – Merced Sun-Star
INDIANAPOLIS — Bills aimed at placing caps on property tax bills to the state constitution are now before both chambers of the Indiana General Assembly, days before it convenes on Jan. 5. The House Ways and Means Committee voted 21-3 Monday to

Bargains Beckon Buyers to Auction of Over 80 Homes in Illinois – Biloxi Sun Herald
Foreclosed Properties Auctioned by Hudson & Marshall December 14th-19th CHICAGO, Dec. 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Distressed properties continue to help fuel the recent surge in home sales nationwide over the past several months. In today’s

Caldwell keeps Colts cruising – CharlotteObserver.com

Caldwell keeps Colts cruising – CharlotteObserver.com
Coach Jim Caldwell, Tony Dungy’s hand-picked successor, has been with the Colts since 2002 as an assistant. “We’re 12-0,” linebacker Clint Session said. “Obviously, he’s doing great things.” AJ MAST – AP INDIANAPOLIS About 11 months into the Jim

Investigation of Indianapolis financier spells troubles for state’s – Palladium-Item
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indiana Republicans struggling to re-establish their dominance in 2010 could face a tougher challenge because of a federal investigation into the financial dealings of a wealthy Indianapolis businessman and major party donor

Kendra Wilkinson Welcomes Hank Baskett Junior – Thaindian.com
Dec. 11, (THAINDIAN NEWS) There is a reason for celebration in the Indianapolis Colts team. Kendra Wilkinson, wife of Hank Baskett , has given birth to a baby boy. She went into labor on Wednesday. The baby, who weighs 9lbs and 50 oz, and measures 22

Denver WR Marshall sets NFL record with 21 catches in loss to Colts – Tribune-Star
INDIANAPOLIS Denver Broncos receiver Brandon Marshall broke Terrell Owens NFL record for receptions in a game with 21. Marshall set the record Sunday on Denver s final offensive play of a 28-16 loss to Indianapolis. He gained 7 yards on a

Recap: Indianapolis vs. Denver – Tacoma News Tribune
Peyton Manning threw four touchdown passes to lead the Colts to a NFL record 22nd consecutive regular-season victory, 28-16, over Denver. The Colts (13-0) are also just the seventh team to start a season by winning their first 13 games — joined this

Gay mayor-elect: Victory shows Houston’s diversity – Boston Globe

Gay mayor-elect: Victory shows Houston’s diversity – Boston Globe
HOUSTON The day after Houston voters chose Annise Parker to become the city’s first openly gay mayor, she did as she had throughout a contentious, hard-fought campaign: focused on the brick-and-mortar realities of running the country’s fourth largest city. Parker told a Sunday press conference

Utah mom missing for full week; clues are few – YAHOO!
SALT LAKE CITY Police had little to go on Sunday in the search for a Utah woman who hasn’t been seen for a full week. Twenty-eight-year- old Susan Powell was reported missing from a Salt Lake City suburb in a case that police call suspicious. She left behind two children and a husband who says

GOP: US competitiveness at risk from climate pact – San Francisco Chronicle

GOP: US competitiveness at risk from climate pact – San Francisco Chronicle
A Republican lawmaker says U.S. participation in an international agreement on climate change would result in soaring energy prices and damage America’s economic competitiveness. Rep. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee is among a group of GOP congressional critics of Democratic climate legislation who

Two weeks that shattered the legend of Tiger Woods – News-Democrat
Tiger Woods had to be a happy man as he settled into a seat on his private jet for the long flight home from Australia. His successful comeback year was all but complete, and the rapturous reception he received Down Under was a pleasant reminder of his status as the most sought-after athlete in the

AP NEWSNOW: Chicago elevated train derails; no major injuries – Jackson Sun
CHICAGO A six-car elevated train has derailed on the southeast side of Chicago, causing minor injuries. Chicago Fire Department spokesman Larry Langford says a Green Line train run by the Chicago Transit Authority went off the tracks about noon Saturday. He says 14 people were hospitalized with

600 detained at climate rally urging bold pact – San Francisco Chronicle
Tens of thousands of protesters marched through the chilly Danish capital and 600 were detained Saturday in a mass rally to demand an ambitious global climate pact, just as talks hit a snag over rich nations’ demands on China and other emerging economies. The mostly peaceful demonstrations in

Wis-Whitewater tops Linfield 27-17 in Div III semi – OregonLive.com
(AP) WHITEWATER, Wis. – Jeff Donovan completed 17 of 26 passes for 276 yards and a touchdown to lead Wisconsin-Whitewater to a 27-17 victory over Linfield in the Division III semifinals. The Warhawks advanced to their fifth consecutive Stagg Bowl appearance, where they’ll face undefeated Mount

Willow, Jaden Smith’s hairstyles rock Nobel Peace Prize concert for Obama in Oslo, Norway – New York Daily News
Actor Will Smith, wife Jada Pinkett Smith and children (l to r) Willow and Jaden perform at the Nobel Peace Prize concert in Oslo, Norway on Friday, Dec. 11, 2009. Articles ‘Glee’s’ Puck, Mark Salling, hates the mohawk ‘Manscaping’ trend takes off Hair extensions in L’Oreal ad draw ire Hair-pulling

Buyout firm sues Citigroup over EMI auction – KING-5
NEW YORK (AP) A private equity company that paid billions of dollars for the struggling music company EMI has filed a lawsuit against Citigroup in an attempt to reclaim some of its investment. Terra Firma Capital Partners says that the New York-based bank “misrepresented fundamental facts” when

Stricker, Kelly lead three groups by one at Shark Shootout – CBS Sports
NAPLES, Fla. — Steve Stricker and Jerry Kelly fell out of the lead for most of the day before rebounding nicely at the end of the Shark Shootout’s second round. Stricker birdied No. 18 to finish a run of five birdies in six holes that got the team to 13-under 131 at Tiburon Golf Club at the Ritz

Suspect charged in robbery – Bedford Times-Mail

Suspect charged in robbery – Bedford Times-Mail
SALEM A Salem man has been arrested for a robbery in which his alleged accomplice was killed by the homeowner. Detectives from the Indiana State Police Post at Sellersburg arrested Skyler L Naugle, 26, Salem, shortly after midnight today. Knaugle

‘Dexter’ season-ender Sunday is a nail-biter for fans – Indiana Gazette
B Entertainment The Indiana Gazette Online welcomes and encourages reader comment on stories and columns. Use the comment form found at the bottom of each story page. Users’ full names and hometowns will appear with their comments. Visitors also may

GENE LYONS: Time to get real in Afghanistan – Indiana Gazette
B Opinions The Indiana Gazette Online welcomes and encourages reader comment on stories and columns. Use the comment form found at the bottom of each story page. Users’ full names and hometowns will appear with their comments. Visitors also may

Air marshal lawsuits sealed – Cincinnati.com
They are considered state secrets when air marshals claim they are discriminated against by their federal bosses and subjected to retaliation when they report the alleged abuse. Federal prosecutors have been largely successful in arguing national

IU s focus forward, not back, for clash with Kentucky – Herald Times
Newsletters & alerts: local information sent to your inbox or phone. Sign up here. Tom Crean spoke extensively Tuesday night about what Indiana s surprising win over Pittsburgh could mean for his team s confidence. But once the Hoosiers

Results tagged missing person – Chicago Breaking News – Tribune
A 12-year-old South Side girl, described by police as a possible runaway, has been missing since Friday night, according to a press release from the Chicago Police Department. Ravin Lawton was last seen about 8 p.m. Friday in the area around 68th

New Information About I-69 Project Released – MyWabashValley.com
The new interstate is widely regarded as a key component to the future economic vitality of southwestern Indiana.

Ind. considers moving casinos inland – Cincinnati.com

Ind. considers moving casinos inland – Cincinnati.com
INDIANAPOLIS – Allowing riverboat casinos to relocate inland is among options that would help protect Indiana casinos from competition from neighboring states, according to findings of a study released by a legislative panel Tuesday. The Gaming Study

Panel sends tax bills to full Ind. state Senate – YAHOO!
The Senate Tax and Fiscal Policy Committee voted 9-3 to endorse the property tax legislation. It was first approved in 2008 and if passed again this session, voters would decide in November whether to place the caps in the constitution. Doing so

Pacers’ offense left with big hole – Indianapolis Star
Jim O’Brien didn’t mince his words. Leading scorer Danny Granger will miss at least a month with a torn plantar fascia in his right foot, and there is only one way the reeling Indiana Pacers can compete without him, much less salvage their season

Options explained at Indiana hearing on proposed bus cuts – Courier-Journal

Options explained at Indiana hearing on proposed bus cuts – Courier-Journal
Dorothy Leigh was anxious to let TARC officials know Wednesday that bus service is important to her. I depend wholly on the bus, Leigh, 82, said during a public hearing on proposed cuts in bus service next year. A resident of New Albany s

Message from the Indiana Department of Transportation – Ball State Daily News
Interstate-69, state, U.S. highways and county roads are wet with scattered slick spots, and there are strong winds from the west. Motorists operating high-profile vehicles such as semi-tractor trailers, box trucks, vans and SUV s are urged to use

Judge halts W.Va. wind farm due to endangered bats – Merced Sun-Star
GREENBELT, Md. — Work on a West Virginia wind power project has been halted by a federal judge who sided with environmentalists’ claim that the project would harm an endangered bat. U.S. District Judge Roger Titus issued the order Tuesday, citing