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Singer Davy Jones of The Monkees dies in Florida at 66

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Davy Jones, an actor-turned-singer who helped propel the TV rock band The Monkees to the top of the pop charts and into rock 'n' roll history, died Wednesday in Florida. He was 66.



Romney sweeps to double Republican primary victory

WASHINGTON — Mitt Romney scored a hard-won, home state triumph in Michigan and powered to victory in Arizona Tuesday night, gaining a two-state primary sweep over Rick Santorum and precious momentum in the most turbulent Republican presidential race in a generation.


Union seeks restraining order on right-to-work law

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — A federal judge will hear arguments next week on a union's request for a temporary restraining order to stop Indiana from enforcing its new right-to-work law.



Ceramics students raise money for charities

Instead of throwing away class projects, or even trying to gain money for themselves, the Ball State Ceramics Guild teamed up with Dining Services to raise money for local charities.



Jury says man guilty of child abuse in Arizona hikes

PHOENIX — An Arizona jury on Wednesday found a man guilty of child abuse for forcing his grandsons on grueling hikes in the Grand Canyon in searing August heat even as the boys threw up and two of them repeatedly fell because of cramping.



Death toll rises to 3 in Ohio school shooting

CHARDON, Ohio — The death toll rose to three Tuesday in the shooting rampage in an Ohio high school cafeteria as schoolmates and townspeople grappled with the tragedy and wondered what could have set the teenage gunman off.


Romney points to mistakes before primary victories

NOVI, Mich. — Mitt Romney eked out a narrow victory in Michigan's GOP primary Tuesday, barely avoiding an embarrassing loss in his home state after acknowledging he had made mistakes along the way.


Indiana court says drug tests in cases were incorrect

INDIANAPOLIS — A state drug-testing lab provided incorrect test results for use as evidence in criminal cases, according to a report by the Indiana Supreme Court, opening the door possible legal challenges.


Alliance to be next Ball State SGA executive board

Both phone calls lasted less than two minutes, but the news they brought the Student Government Association's executive slate candidates changed the moods of the rooms where watch parties took place, and the futures of every candidate inside. 


MEN'S BASKETBALL: Ball State puts stop to MAC losing streak

As the final seconds ticked down in Wednesday's game, sophomore guard Jesse Berry rose up and hit one last three at the top of the circle to effectively end Ball State's nine-game losing streak in Mid-American Conference play.


Deals still available for Spring Break

With Spring Break just around the corner, students who don't have plans already can find them easily and without breaking the bank.