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Freed hikers: Iran held us because we're American

NEW YORK — Declaring that they were detained because of their nationality, not their actions, two Americans held for more than two years in an Iranian prison came home Sunday, ending a diplomatic and personal ordeal with a sharp rebuke of the country that had imprisoned them after they hiked over the border from Iraq.



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Tea party groups endorse Lugar challenger Mourdock

INDIANAPOLIS — Tea party groups overwhelmingly endorsed state treasurer Richard Mourdock on Saturday for next year's Indiana Senate race, casting all but one vote for the tea party favorite who's seeking to deny Republican Sen. Richard Lugar a seventh term.



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Indiana activists urge feds to approve mercury limits

INDIANAPOLIS — Three of Indiana's environmental groups urged the federal government Friday to move quickly to approve proposed regulations intended to cut industrial mercury emissions and said the rules would reduce Indiana residents' exposure to the toxic metal.



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FOOTBALL: Ball State routs Army for third victory

Pete Lembo called it the best half he'd seen in more than 100 games as a coach. Sean Baker said it was the best half of his Ball State career, the 2008 dream season included. Everyone could agree it was the most complete half of football the Cardinals have played through four games this season.







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