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IU union urges president to forgo big raise

BLOOMINGTON — The union that represents Indiana University's support staff is urging IU's president to turn down a 22 percent pay raise, saying the money could instead go toward preventing layoffs at a campus library.


Pennsylvania 911 dispatchers prepare for Batman-fueled calls

PITTSBURGH — Emergency dispatchers in Pittsburgh are preparing to take calls from residents who may be unprepared for fake gun shots, explosions and other mayhem while the Batman movie "The Dark Knight Rises" films at various city locations.


Debt and spending deal picks up momentum in Senate

WASHINGTON — A crisis-conquering deficit-reduction agreement struck by the White House and congressional leaders after months of partisan rancor picked up momentum in the Senate Monday, as a member of the Republican leadership predicted at least 30 GOP votes.



Obama signs debt bill after final Senate vote

WASHINGTON — The Senate emphatically passed emergency legislation Tuesday to avoid a first-ever government default, rushing the legislation to President Barack Obama for his signature just hours before the deadline. The vote was 74-26.


Paul Menard pulls off upset win at Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS — Paul Menard became NASCAR's newest first-time winner Sunday with an upset victory at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, a track steeped in tradition for his family.



Debt vote delayed into night as GOP seeks support

WASHINGTON — An intense endgame at hand, House Republican leaders struggled late into the night Thursday to quell a revolt by conservatives and pass legislation to avert a threatened government default and slice federal spending by nearly $1 trillion.



Norway rampage culprit held in isolation

OSLO, Norway — The self-described perpetrator of Norway's deadly bombing and shooting rampage was ordered held in solitary confinement Monday after calmly telling a court that two other cells of collaborators stood ready to join his murderous campaign.


FOOTBALL: Ball State expected to finish fifth in MAC West

DETROIT – Ball State was picked to finish in fifth place in the Mid-American Conference West Division for the third consecutive year in the preseason poll released Tuesday morning by the conference at its annual Media Day.


Obama: Halt '3-ring-circus,' avert US default

WASHINGTON — In unprecedented back-to-back appearances on nationwide television, President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner clashed Monday night over the cause and cure for the nation's debt crisis. 


FOOTBALL: Ball State picked fifth in preseason poll

DETROIT – Ball State was picked to finish in fifth place in the Mid-American Conference West Division for the third consecutive year in the preseason poll released Tuesday morning by the conference.