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LSU police make arrest in bomb threat

BATON ROUGE, La. - Police have arrested a suspect in the bomb threat at LSU that led to the campus-wide evacuation of thousands of people earlier this week.



Daniels' health care team says answers pending

INDIANAPOLIS - Gov. Mitch Daniels' team of federal health care overhaul leaders told state lawmakers Wednesday that even without clear answers on the new law, it will cost the state hundreds of millions more in the coming years.


After teachers strike, doubts about implications

CHICAGO - Mayor Rahm Emanuel secured an extension of Chicago's school day and empowered principals to hire the teachers they want. Teachers were able to soften a new evaluation process and win some job protections.



WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL: Cardinals ready to open MAC play

A victory over Pittsburgh, Wright State, and Wyoming in the Ball State Tournament may have been just what the women's volleyball team needed coming into the Mid-American Conference schedule this week.


Latino Student Union hosts fiesta

The beating of drums, rhythmic Latino music and the aroma of food welcomed students to join in the celebration.




Indianapolis hires new public safety director

INDIANAPOLIS - A former police officer from Kentucky was named Indianapolis' new public safety director Tuesday, replacing an official who resigned amid criticism over his handling of the city's police department.


Mass. inmate lauds sex-change ruling

BOSTON - A convicted murderer in Massachusetts says a judge's decision to grant her request for sex-reassignment surgery is "the right thing to do."


Shaun White: 'Truly sorry for my poor behavior'

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Two-time Olympic snowboarding champion Shaun White has apologized for the "unwise choices" he made that left him facing charges of public intoxication and vandalism.


Indiana celebrates Archaeological Month

September presents a chance to see a side of Indiana that was settled by ancient tribes and roamed by mastodons, giant beavers and other creatures.


Study suggests tie between BPA and child obesity

NEW YORK - A provocative new study suggests a connection between the BPA chemical used in food packaging and childhood obesity, but the researchers say their findings don't prove it's the cause.