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Building up

Students who are looking forward to moving into the freshly renovated Studebaker East residence hall might be in for a surprise once August rolls around. -á



Pence fiscal push lacks social fire that built him

INDIANAPOLIS - Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Pence built a national brand name for himself as an unabashed social and religious conservative, a good-natured warrior for the causes he believes in. But talk of those causes has been largely absent from his run for Indiana governor over the last year.


Police: 3 killed in shooting near Auburn U.

AUBURN, Alabama - A gunman opened fire during a fight at a party at an apartment complex near Auburn University, killing three people, including two former football players for the school's team, authorities said Sunday. Three other people were injured, with one in critical condition with a gunshot wound to the head.


Powerful quake shakes areas of Greece and Turkey

ATHENS, Greece - A powerful earthquake shook Greece's island of Rhodes and southwestern Turkey on Sunday. No deaths or serious damage were reported, but officials said six people were hurt in Turkey by jumping out of buildings.




Mother calls for tougher Indiana bullying laws

WHITELAND, Ind. - An Indiana woman who says her daughter was bullied so often that she pulled her from school to protect her has launched a campaign that she hopes will lead lawmakers to expand the state's definition of bullying and impose harsh punishment for offenders. -á



YOUTH BASKETBALL: AAU to begin mandatory screenings of staff

ORLANDO, Fla. - The Amateur Athletic Union is expected to announce new mandatory background screening for all adult coaches, volunteers and staff, as well as stricter training protocols to govern interaction with youth athletes, a person familiar with the situation said.


Affordable Act protests growing

As the Supreme Court approaches a monumental decision with the Affordable Act of 2010, its opposition and supporters are growing heated as rallies and protests become more frequent.


KAMERA OBSCURA: 'Prometheus' best sci-fi since 'The Matrix'

The long, strange march toward the opening of "Prometheus" has ended. After months exhaustive advertising and speculation, director Ridley Scott has released his first science-fiction film in more than 30 years. The result is a film that raises the broad questions of "where did we come from?" and "why were we created?"


KAMERA OBSCURA: 'Prometheus' best sci-fi since 'The Matrix'

The long, strange march toward the opening of "Prometheus" has ended. After months exhaustive advertising and speculation, director Ridley Scott has released his first science-fiction film in more than 30 years. The result is a film that raises the broad questions of "where did we come from?" and "why were we created?"