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Obama rejects Canada-Texas oil pipeline

WASHINGTON — Raising the stakes on a bitter election-year fight with Republicans, President Barack Obama on Wednesday rejected a Canadian company's plan to build a U.S.-spanning, 1,700-mile pipeline to carry oil across six U.S. states to Texas refineries.



Colts fire coach Jim Caldwell after 3 seasons

INDIANAPOLIS — Jim Caldwell endured everything thrown at him during his first two seasons as the Colts' coach — replacing a friend, rebounding from losses and fighting through injuries.


Hand found in LA park where human head discovered

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles investigators found a human hand Wednesday in the Hollywood wilderness park where a severed head in a plastic bag was discovered by dog walkers, and the search continued for other body parts.


Actor and comedian David Koechner to perform at Muncie Civic Theatre

A 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. 



White House concerned over online piracy bills

WASHINGTON — The Obama administration raised concerns Saturday about efforts in Congress that it said would undermine "the dynamic, innovative global Internet," urging lawmakers to approve measures this year that balance the need to fight piracy and counterfeiting against an open Internet.


Hunger Banquet details remain a mystery

As a new addition to Unity Week this year, tonight's Hunger Banquet invites the first fifty students to the L.A. Pittenger Student Center Forum Room at 6:30 p.m. to take part in the event, Patricia Lovett said.



Wikipedia to be blacked out over anti-piracy bill

Wikipedia will black out the English language version of its website Wednesday to protest anti-piracy legislation under consideration in Congress, the foundation behind the popular community-based online encyclopedia said in a statement Monday night.


OUR VIEW: Was his 'dream' fulfilled?

It's been almost 50 years since Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic "I have a dream" speech. But in that time, has his "dream" been realized?