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Sandusky found guilty on 45 counts

BELLEFONTE, Pa. - Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky has been convicted of 45 counts at his child sex abuse trial.


Daniels unsure of lobbying as Purdue president

INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels is having his legal staff determine whether he can lobby state lawmakers when he takes over as president of Purdue University in January.



Sandusky's son says his father abused him

BELLEFONTE, Pennsylvania - A lawyer for an adopted son of Jerry Sandusky says the man has told authorities the former Penn State assistant football coach abused him.


Defense rests without calling Sandusky to witness stand

BELLEFONTE, Pa. - The defense in Jerry Sandusky's child sex abuse trial rested on its third day Wednesday without calling the former Penn State assistant coach to refute charges that he molested boys at his home and on campus over more than a decade.



Indiana Gov. Daniels named next Purdue president

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind.- Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels was hailed as a visionary who could bring innovation despite his lack of academic credentials as he was introduced Thursday as the next president of Purdue University, quashing speculation he could be the GOP nominee for vice president. -á


Sandusky's son says his father abused him

BELLEFONTE, Pennsylvania - A lawyer for an adopted son of Jerry Sandusky says the man has told authorities the former Penn State assistant football coach abused him.


No money for forced sterilization victims in NC

RALEIGH, N.C.- The first serious proposal to compensate victims of forced sterilization failed Wednesday when North Carolina legislators said they were not approving any money for them. One ardent supporter declared: "At this point, I have lost all hope."


Jury convicts Ind. financier in $200M fraud scheme

INDIANAPOLIS - An Indianapolis businessman accused of looting an Ohio-based finance company after buying it and bilking about 5,000 mostly elderly investors out of more than $200 million was convicted Wednesday on all counts. -á



NBC discussing plan to remove Ann Curry as host

NEW YORK - In the midst of the first prolonged challenge to its morning supremacy in 16 years, NBC News is discussing a plan to remove Ann Curry as co-host of the "Today" show with Matt Lauer."


A golden performance

Phoebe Wantz will get to live out her dream role this summer at the Muncie Civic Theatre. Beginning Friday, she will play Ethel Thayer in the stage version of "On Golden Pond."


David Owsley Museum of Art to undergo renovations

The Fine Arts Building and David Owsley Museum of Art will soon undergo a renovation project that will add additional areas to display art galleries. Peter Blume, art museum director, said the artwork going on display isn't necessarily going to be new material to Ball State. -á


Ball State alum creates Paleo business

Shortly after starting the Paleolithic diet, Malaterre came up with a business venture for a food truck. The catch? Only foods that follow the Paleo diet would be served.