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Purdue offers new medical amnesty policy

Purdue University on Tuesday announced a new policy that waives or lessens disciplinary action for students who report someone who needs medical attention as a result of alcohol consumption.



Ball State student 'Gleeful' to win contest

What began as a creative compilation of photos which mimicked "Glee's" box set cover, ended as an all expense paid trip to New York City for one Ball State student.



Rhode Island passes civil unions bill

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island Senate on Wednesday approved a bill that would allow same-sex couples to enter into civil unions, a measure that Gov. Lincoln Chafee's office says he intends to sign into law.


Study finds more pollution at beaches nationwide

LOS ANGELES — Those envisioning July 4 celebrations at the beach may be swimming at their own risk according to a new study that found the number of beach closures nationwide due to dirty water soared last year.


Panel chair: Legislature must address police entry

INDIANAPOLIS — A key lawmaker says the General Assembly must pass legislation clarifying the right to protect one's home from illegal police entry after the Indiana Supreme Court ruled recently that no such right exists.



Biden warns GOP on debt ceiling talks

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Vice President Joe Biden said Saturday the Obama administration wouldn't let middle class Americans "carry the whole burden" to break a deadlock over the national debt limit, warning that the Republican approach would only benefit the wealthy.


Potter e-books plan worries bookstores

One of the world's most famous digital holdouts, Rowling announced Thursday that a new interactive website, www.pottermore.com, will be the exclusive seller of the e-book editions of her iconic "Harry Potter" series.


Cassella's adds spice to the kitchen

Cassella's Kitchen offers a wide variety of items ranging from gourmet foods to every kind of kitchen accessory imaginable. They even offer several environmentally friendly lines featuring green and recycled products.



Indiana hoops star in drug-induced coma after crash

INDIANAPOLIS — An Indiana high school basketball standout who survived a plane crash that killed his father and stepmother is in a drug-induced coma as doctors monitor the badly injured 16-year-old's brain swelling, his father's business partner said Sunday.


OUR VIEW: Vanishing spell

As we look forward to the July 15 premiere of the last Harry Potter movie, we have to wonder: will we be the last generation to carry a book around?