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U.S. oil prices fall below $97

NEW YORK — U.S. oil prices fell below $97 per barrel Monday as growing supplies offset concerns that President Barack Obama and other Western leaders will make it tougher for Iran to sell crude.



VIDEO: Ball State on Jimmy Fallon

Jimmy Fallon did his show from Indianapolis last week and some lucky Ball State students got to join him on the stage.



Flower shop prepares for holiday rush

Driving a truck full of roses and carnations, the Valentine's Day season is in full bloom for Oliver Brown. A delivery driver at Paul Davis' Flower Shop on South Madison Street, Brown eases the stress of the gift-givers by delivering an average of 15-20 bouquets a day. 



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INDIANAPOLIS — Eli Manning and the Giants one-upped Tom Brady and the Patriots again, coming back with a last-minute touchdown to beat New England 21-17 Sunday night for New York's fourth Super Bowl title.



A renter's world

Whether it be a designer handbag or a chain saw, there are ways to get it for a fraction of a cost when you want it.


Jimmy Fallon hosts Ball State idols

Charlie Cardinal and a group from Ball State's marching band joined Jimmy Fallon during his late night show in Indianapolis on Sunday, helping add to the college atmosphere of the night.


U.S. oil prices fall below $97

NEW YORK — U.S. oil prices fell below $97 per barrel Monday as growing supplies offset concerns that President Barack Obama and other Western leaders will make it tougher for Iran to sell crude.


New program to mentor LGBTQ students

A new campus program launching this month is offering guidance to undergraduate students who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning.


MEN'S VOLLEYBALL: Rouse playing big role in second year

Tommy Rouse is in his second season as a starter. He's playing one of the few positions on the Ball State men's volleyball team that isn't undergoing significant change. And the team needs him to be a steady defensive presence in the backcourt.