WASHINGTON - The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 7.8 percent last month, dropping below 8 percent for the first time in nearly four years and giving President Barack Obama a potential boost with the election a month away.
Thousands visited downtown Thursday for live entertainment in Muncie's newest venue and for the biggest ArtsWalk in 11 years.
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. - Soaring high above the ocean, tethered to a boat, a parasail ride is at once exhilarating and peaceful, even quiet. But every year, there are accidents.
INDIANAPOLIS - Tax cuts being pushed by gubernatorial candidates are hardly guaranteed a rubber stamp from lawmakers, and a state constitutional ban on same-sex marriage could win quick approval next year, Republican House Speaker Brian Bosma said Thursday as he rolled out his caucus's 2013 agenda.
As the leaves change to oranges, reds and browns for the beginning of fall, Christy Woods will be hosting tours to learn about the trees and the history of the laboratory on the 17-acre property.
NEW YORK — The National Hockey League canceled two weeks of the regular season Thursday, the second time games have been lost because of a lockout in seven years.
INDIANAPOLIS — A Roman Catholic priest from Indiana who has been studying in Greece has been missing since he told family members he feared for his life earlier this week.
BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox fired manager Bobby Valentine on Thursday after one season in which he failed to bring order to a clubhouse that disintegrated during the 2011 pennant race.
INDIANAPOLIS— Gov. Mitch Daniels is touting investments in Indiana's public employee pension funds during his last few months in office.
INDIANAPOLIS — A Democratic-aligned veterans group is spending $275,000 against Republican Richard Mourdock, adding to what has become an incredibly expensive week in Indiana's pitched Senate battle.
NEW YORK — Facebook has topped 1 billion users, but the past few months have not been easy.
Ball State cross country coaches Randy Heisler and Ali Bishel weren’t thrilled with the weekend’s showing at the Greater Louisville Classic. Running against 17 of the top 25 ranked teams in the country, Ball State placed 30th out of 31 teams, beating host Louisville.
For Ball State fans, Saturday’s game against Northern Illinois is for the Bronze Stalk Trophy. For the football team, it’s a game to get back at its Mid-American Conference West rival.
Four Ball State teams this weekend will take part in the “Think Pink” weekend by wearing pink in its home contests this weekend. The event is in conjunction with National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Natalie Bates worked every job she came across growing up, ranging from pet sitting, babysitting and selling lemonade.
LONDON — Markets remained subdued Wednesday despite some moderately encouraging U.S. jobs figures as investors awaited a key government report later in the week and more clarity over Spain’s request for a bailout.
With the election coming up, the political parties are gearing up for the final stretch of the campaigns. Republican Brad Oliver, a candidate for Indiana House District 34, will receive a large boost to his campaign this afternoon with a visit from Rep. Mike Pence.
Ball State’s frustrations have centered around its offense all season long, but the team’s statistical numbers are near the top of the Mid-American Conference.
INDIANAPOLIS — Six Indiana residents have died of West Nile virus and more than 60 people have been sickened, state health officials said.
INDIANAPOLIS — A federal inspector found two strains of salmonella and unclean conditions at an Indiana cantaloupe farm’s fruit-packing plant during inspections prompted by a deadly outbreak linked to the farm’s melons.
