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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Tasteless photo?

I was looking though the DN website when a letter caught my eye. Apparently someone took issue of an accident scene photo and not only wanted to complain about said photo, but wanted to make a back handed insult to the student-photographer who took it.



Reid postpones vote on anti-piracy bill

WASHINGTON — Yielding to strong opposition from the high tech community, Senate and House leaders said Friday they will put off further action on legislation to combat online piracy.



Legendary blues singer Etta James dies in California

LOS ANGELES — Etta James' performance of the enduring classic "At Last" was the embodiment of refined soul: Angelic-sounding strings harkened the arrival of her passionate yet measured vocals as she sang tenderly about a love finally realized after a long and patient wait.


NZ police raid Megaupload founder's mansion

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand police raided several homes and businesses linked to the founder of Megaupload.com, a giant Internet file-sharing site shut down by U.S. authorities, on Friday and seized guns, millions of dollars, and nearly $5 million in luxury cars, officials said.


MEN'S VOLLEYBALL: Ball State faces two rematches this weekend

Ball State faces a rematch with a George Mason team at home tonight at 7:30 that will likely be missing its star outside attacker, junior Mark Jones. The match comes a day before Ball State's rematch with St. Francis on Saturday, also at 7:30 p.m.



'Whammy!' - David Koechner coming to Muncie Civic

The comedian known for his roles in movies such as "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy" and "Waiting..." as well as the hit NBC television series "The Office," will step onto the stage of the Muncie Civic Theatre this weekend after months of preparation.


Daniels to deliver GOP response to Obama

WASHINGTON — Gov. Mitch Daniels, a popular fiscal conservative who flirted with a presidential bid, will deliver the Republican response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union address on Tuesday.



Perry abandoning bid, backing Gingrich

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Texas Gov. Rick Perry will abandon his presidential bid and endorse Newt Gingrich, two Republican officials said Thursday, a move coming just two days before the pivotal South Carolina primary as Republican front-runner Mitt Romney struggles to fend off a challenge from the former House speaker.


Online piracy bill leads to Wikipedia, other blackouts

NEW YORK — Jan. 18 is a date that will live in ignorance, as Wikipedia started a 24-hour blackout of its English-language articles, joining other sites in a protest of pending U.S. legislation aimed at shutting down sites that share pirated movies and other content.


Ind. House panel backs fines on access violators

INDIANAPOLIS — A bill that would allow fines of up to $500 against government officials found to have blatantly violated the state's open meetings or open record laws has been endorsed by an Indiana House committee.