West Nile outbreak 'one of largest' in US

U.S. health officials reported Wednesday three times the usual number of West Nile cases for this time of year and one expert called it "one of the largest" outbreaks since the virus appeared in this country in 1999.




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Pressure on US congressman grows after rape remark

A Republican Senate candidate under fire for saying women's bodies can prevent pregnancies in cases of "legitimate rape" resisted pressure to drop out of the race ahead of a significant deadline Tuesday. Republicans feared the turmoil could damage their hopes for winning control of the U.S. Senate.


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Mars rover Curiosity prepares for test drive

LOS ANGELES - Scientists on Tuesday prepared to send Curiosity on its first test drive over the billion-year-old rocks of Mars and said a busted wind sensor won't jeopardize its mission of determining whether life could exist there.



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VIDEO: Welcome back

Welcome back, Ball State. Here are just a few changes we're making at the Daily News over the coming semester. 



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Muncie renovates downtown

While the city of Muncie is constantly finding ways to improve its image, it continues to explore and initiate programs with Muncie's future in mind. Recently, the Muncie city administration has been working together with members of the Muncie Redevelopment Commission and the streetscape commission to renovate downtown Muncie with a $1 million facade restoration and the addition of bike lanes.


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Ball State dining reassures campus about produce

When major Food and Drug Administration notifications came out over the weekend, Ball State dining officials took didn't waste time when it came to tell faculty and students the possibly harmful products were gone from the university.


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VIDEO: Welcome back

Welcome back, Ball State. Here are just a few changes we're making at the Daily News over the coming semester. 


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"Top Gun" director's death investigated as suicide

Tony Scott, director of such Hollywood hits as "Top Gun," "Days of Thunder" and "Beverly Hills Cop II," died Sunday after jumping from a towering suspension bridge spanning Los Angeles harbor and leaving behind several notes to loved ones, authorities said.







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