Economists see modest growth next year

The U.S. economy will muddle through the next year without a recession, but growth will be too weak to make much of a dent in the unemployment rate, forecasters believe.



SPORTS

ATHLETICS: Former FBI director to lead Penn State investigation

PHILADELPHIA — Former FBI director Louis Freeh, tapped to lead Penn State's investigation into the child sex abuse allegations against a former assistant football coach, said his inquiry will go as far back as 1975, a much longer period than a grand jury report issued earlier this month.



NEWS

FROM THE OTHER SIDE: Sacrificing safety for sales isn't worth the price

A few days from now, hundreds of people will fill the parking lots and line the sidewalks of nearly every major shopping center in the country. Clamoring to be the first ones through the doors, they will begin lining up hours before stores are even slated to open, finalizing their plan of attack. Some will even sell their spots in line to those who are eager and willing to pay the price.


NEWS

KAMERA OBSCURE: Escape the insanity

Let's be honest, after the fourth time little Sally decides to have a complete meltdown, you're as likely to become an axe murderer than have family fun.



NEWS

Busted Space tackles religion on campus

With the help of a spotlight and a stage, a group of Ball State theatre students attempted to explore the complexities of religious belief and understanding on Sunday night.



NEWS

Lawmaker eyes changes to synthetic marijuana ban

Indiana communities said they're still worried about sales of synthetic marijuana despite a new state law banning the substance, and one lawmaker said it may be time to take "aggressive steps" to attack the problem.


NEWS

Officers in pepper spray incident placed on leave

A California university placed two of its police officers on administrative leave Sunday because of their involvement in the pepper spraying of passively sitting protesters, while the school's chancellor accelerated an investigation into the incident amid calls for her resignation.


NEWS

'Movember' raises awareness for men's cancers

On the eve of Nov. 1, Paul Shupe and his friends put away their razors. They joined countless others in a campaign to show off their manliness, but for these guys, the stakes are higher.






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