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Dubstep and electronic music invades modern culture

It all started off as an underground counter-cultural music scene in a town near South London. A new style of music was born, evolving from its pre-descending electronic genres, such as 2-step garage and grime.


Indiana farm tied to salmonella outbreak clean

INDIANAPOLIS - A federal inspector found two strains of salmonella and unclean conditions at an Indiana cantaloupe farm's fruit-packing plant during inspections prompted by a deadly outbreak linked to the farm's melons.



Ball State professor receives Indiana volunteer award

Because of his work in raising awareness about violence against women, including a three-day awareness campaign, a Ball State professor was one of eight to receive Indiana's most prestigious award for volunteer service.


PHOTO GALLERY: Football vs. Kent State

Ball State fought back to take the lead against Kent State in the fourth quarter, only to lose in the final seconds thanks to a Kent State field goal. Check out the gallery here. 



Judge halts Pennsylvania's tough new voter ID requirement

HARRISBURG, Pa. - A judge postponed Pennsylvania's controversial voter identification requirement on Tuesday, ordering the state not to enforce it in this year's presidential election but allowing it to go into full effect next year.


'Titanic: The Musical' comes to Emens

-á Join Boebe Productions at 7:30 tonight as it commemorates the 100th anniversary of Titanic's maiden voyage with "Titanic: The Musical."



Tennessee meningitis outbreak prompts investigation

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee and federal health experts are investigating an outbreak of meningitis that infected 14 people who received steroid injections, killing two of them, the state's chief medical officer said Tuesday.


Zoinks! Cartoon Network celebrates 20 years

It's been a long, strange 20 years for the Cartoon Network, which has flourished during a time when animation traced its way from the likes of "Scooby-Doo" to the racy, trippy fare now shown on Adult Swim.


MLB: Cabrera quietly chasing Triple Crown

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Miguel Cabrera sat in front of his locker in the corner of the visiting clubhouse at Kauffman Stadium on Tuesday, slinging some Spanish banter at a table full of teammates.