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Ind. pols reassess higher ed. amid rough economy

INDIANAPOLIS - For casual observers of higher education trends, Gov. Mitch Daniels' statement that not every student should aim for a traditional college degree may have seemed strange, coming just before he was elected unanimously as the president of one of those top degree-granting institutions.



Verizon, Comcast to offer bundled services in Muncie

Anyone using services offered by Verizon Wireless or Comcast will now have the option of bundling those services together with the possibility of saving money. The two companies recently announced they would be offering these new options in Muncie, and 11 other Indiana cities. -á


Verizon, Comcast to offer bundled services in Muncie

Anyone using services offered by Verizon Wireless or Comcast will now have the option of bundling those services together with the possibility of saving money. The two companies recently announced they would be offering these new options in Muncie, and 11 other Indiana cities. -á


Islamist Morsi elected Egypt's president

CAIRO - Islamist Mohammed Morsi was declared the winner Sunday in Egypt's first free presidential election in history, closing the tumultuous first phase of a democratic transition and opening a new struggle with the still-dominant military rulers who recently stripped the presidency of most of its powers.



BASEBALL: A familiar face

Coming back to Ball State wasn't hard for Rich Maloney, despite spending 10 years at Big Ten power Michigan and having an opportunity to build up another baseball program.


Ind. pols reassess higher ed. amid rough economy

INDIANAPOLIS - For casual observers of higher education trends, Gov. Mitch Daniels' statement that not every student should aim for a traditional college degree may have seemed strange, coming just before he was elected unanimously as the president of one of those top degree-granting institutions.



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."