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New drive planned in search for Indiana student

The parents of an Indiana University student missing since early June plan to take part in a drive to hang new posters of her around the campus the day before classes resume for the fall semester.



Libyan rebels hunt Gadhafi, try to secure Tripoli

Libyans hunting Moammar Gadhafi offered a $2 million bounty on the fallen dictator's head and amnesty for anyone who kills or captures him as rebels battled Wednesday to clear the last pockets of resistance from the capital Tripoli.


Steve Jobs resigns as Apple CEO

Steve Jobs, the mind behind the iPhone, iPad and other devices that turned Apple Inc. into one of the world's most powerful companies, resigned as the company's CEO on Wednesday. He said he can no longer handle the job.



NC counties tell thousands to leave as Irene looms

BUXTON, N.C. — Thousands were fleeing an exposed strip of coastal villages and beaches off North Carolina on Thursday as Irene approached, threatening to become the most powerful hurricane to hit the East Coast in seven years.


Rap group tells the 'absolute' truth

Although they have known each other since kindergarten, student rappers D-Truth and Hurricane Tom didn't form their group Absolute until less than a year ago.



Welcome Week closes with Quad Bash

University Program Board will be hosting Quad Bash, its last Welcome Week activity, at the Fine Arts Building and Museum of Art tonight from 5 to 7 p.m.



VIDEO: Welcome back to campus

Ball State students talk about their first week and expectations of the semester. Freshman talk about what they would like to do, while upperclassmen offer advice.