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Killer of 77 Norwegians imprisoned

A Norwegian court sentenced Anders Behring Breivik to prison on Friday, denying prosecutors the insanity ruling they hoped would show that his massacre of 77 people was the work of a madman, not part of an anti-Muslim crusade.



Gunman kills 1, wounds 9 at Empire State Building

A disgruntled laid-off women's accessories designer shot a former co-worker to death in front of the Empire State Building, causing a chaotic showdown with police in front of one of the world's best-known landmarks. Police killed the suspect and at least nine others were wounded, some possibly by police gunfire, city officials said.



FDA names Ind. farm tied to salmonella in melons

A farmer whose cantaloupes have been linked to a deadly salmonella outbreak says he voluntarily ceased production and has had no other problems at his southern Indiana farm since it began operating in 1982.



Lance Armstrong won't fight doping charges

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Lance Armstrong says he will stop fighting a barrage of drug charges from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, putting at risk his unparalleled string of seven Tour de France titles and his legacy as one of the greatest sportsmen in history.


Long lines seen all week at financial aid office

During the first week of classes, many students are already feeling the stress by having to face long lines at the financial aid office with only two desks available to handle the high numbers.


FOOTBALL: Defensive end suspended for first two games

Ball State junior defensive end Jonathan Newsome has been suspended for the first two games of the season for a violation of team rules, in a news release by the Ball State athletics department.



Ind. gov. hopefuls talk education, infrastructure

Despite their political differences, the three men running for Indiana governor outlined similar outlooks for running the state during a forum Tuesday, from proposing improved job training to imposing tax cuts. But which taxes should be cut and when highlighted their differences.


Former Ball State professor named IBA president

After 22 years at Ball State, Joe Misiewicz is ready for retirement after leaving in May. To celebrate, he recently accepted a full-time position as president of Indiana Broadcasters Association.


West Nile outbreak 'one of largest' in US

U.S. health officials reported Wednesday three times the usual number of West Nile cases for this time of year and one expert called it "one of the largest" outbreaks since the virus appeared in this country in 1999.