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Obama says American dream in peril, fast action needed

WASHINGTON — Declaring the American dream under siege, President Barack Obama called Tuesday night for a flurry of help for a hurting middle class and higher taxes on millionaires, delivering a State of the Union address packed with re-election themes. Restoring a fair shot for all, Obama said, is "the defining issue of our


Obama and GOP candidates offer a campaign preview

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — On a day that combined two campaigns into one, President Barack Obama on Wednesday challenged Republicans to raise taxes on the rich as GOP rivals Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich swiped at him on the economy and criticized each other over immigration.



Contestants reflect before Miss Ball State pageant

This year's Miss Ball State pageant features a private interview, an on-stage question, an evening gown competition, a swimsuit competition and a talent competition. The pageant is at 5 p.m. Saturday in John R. Emens Auditorium.


Bill could cut down water pollutants

In Muncie, water is still drinkable, but phosphorus is a problem in Indiana waters, Rep. Dick Dodge, R-Pleasant Lake, said. 


UPB to host Yule Ball

The University Program Board and the Ball State Ballroom Dance League are offering interested students the opportunity to learn ballroom dancing at a dress-code free ball tonight. UPB hosts a Yule Ball from 8 to 11 p.m. in the L.A. Pittenger Student Center Ballroom. 



In GOP response, Daniels blames Obama for economy

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has resorted to "extremism" with stifling, anti-growth policies and has tried dividing Americans, not uniting them, Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels said Tuesday in the formal Republican response to the president's State of the Union address.


Money talk dominating Romney, Gingrich contest

TAMPA, Fla. — Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich's fight for Florida and the states beyond stayed at a high boil Tuesday as Romney released tax returns showing annual income topping $20 million — including a now-closed Swiss bank account — and Gingrich insisted his high-paid consulting work for a mortgage giant that contributed to the housing crisis didn't include lobbying.



Gingrich, Romney disagree over debate crowds

TAMPA, Fla. — Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich said Tuesday he doesn't want to continue debating his Republican rivals if the audience isn't allowed to participate. His campaign said later that he would participate in upcoming debates, regardless of the audience rules.


MEN'S BASKETBALL: Cards go cold in home loss

With 8:59 left in Tuesday's game against Akron, senior center Jarrod Jones flew threw the air for an uncontested alley-oop from sophomore guard Jesse Berry to trim the lead to one point.


Indiana House approves right-to-work bill

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana's Republican-controlled House of Representatives cleared the way Wednesday to become the first right-to-work state in a traditionally union-heavy Rust Belt increasingly targeted by non-union foes.


Calling for change

President Barack Obama looked toward the future Tuesday night in his State of the Union address, including his goals to improve financial aid, college tuition and creating jobs.