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Musical combination is perplexing, pleasing by Jay.Harvey

Rarely does an encore lift the veil of obscurity from the programmed work that has brought a concert artist to the stage. But that’s what Time for Three’s rendition of... – Nov 07, 2009 at 1:08 AM in Entertainment

Muslims say tragedy should not reflect on Islam by Robert King

When Shariq Siddiqui heard there was a mass shooting at a Texas Army base, he immediately prayed that the shooter would not be Muslim. When it was confirmed that the suspect in the... – Nov 07, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Communities

Budget cuts best option for now, Daniels says by Bill Ruthhart

Governor sees trims as way to avoid pay cuts or layoffs By calling Friday for emergency budget cuts that include a pay freeze for the state’s 30,487 employees, Gov. Mitch... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:58 AM in Politics & Government

Indiana legislators mum on how they're leaning on health-care reform bill by indystar

Even Democrats aren’t tipping their hand on bill, which Obama wants but is politically sensitive WASHINGTON — Indiana’s Democratic lawmakers are keeping their... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:57 AM in Politics & Government

Remaining vigilant on civil rights by Jon Murrary

Indiana’s latest cross-burning case illustrates challenge facing state and feds Cross burnings may seem like a relic from a dark chapter in American history, but an incident... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:24 AM in Crime & Courts

Graffitist 'CHOKE' tagged, police say by John Tuohy

Miguel Villanueva has painted a reputation from California and Las Vegas to Cincinnati and Bloomington, police say. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department detectives believe... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:24 AM in Crime & Courts

Today in history by indystar

On this date: In 1893, Colorado granted women the right to vote. In 1916, Republican Jeannette Rankin of Montana became the first woman elected to Congress. In 1962, Richard Nixon,... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Living

The Fast Track by indystar

On the Move Name: Matt Randall. New post: Manager of legislative advocacy for the Indiana Statewide Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives. Previous position: Legislative... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Lottery by indystar

Here are the Indiana numbers selected Friday: ** Daily Three-Midday: 0-5-7; Daily Three-Evening: 3-6-9; Daily Four-Midday: 5-4-7-6; Daily Four-Evening: 4-3-0-3; Lucky Five-Midday:... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Lottery Results

Chatard brings out the trick play by Nat Newell

No one can call Vince Lorenzano a sissy anymore. The Bishop Chatard High School football team regularly works on a halfback option pass in practice, but coach Lorenzano never calls... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in High school football

Brownsburg takes Comer back to top by Patrick Dorsey

Sectional title is school’s 1st since coach played there in 1985 AVON, Ind. — As a head coach, Brett Comer had been waiting four years — four years of training,... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in High school football

Center Grove keeps star runner bottled up in blowout win by Michael Pointer

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Talk to Center Grove High School defensive end Joel Hale and his teammates about the key to slowing a great back, and one phrase will invariably come... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in High school football

Hamilton Heights can't contain undefeated Batesville by Ted Schultz

ARCADIA, Ind. — It was tough enough for the Hamilton Heights High School football team to contend with Batesville’s vaunted run game in Friday night’s Class 3A... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in High school football

It's time to change the way we view the role of the clergy by indystar

A Lutheran pastor was fuming. “I can’t believe the number of clergy who think they are entitled to jobs,” she said. Whether they are newly ordained or veterans... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Faith & Values

Unemployment now in double digits by indystar

Figures lead to question: How can you have a recovery without jobs? The nation’s unemployment rate has hit double digits for the first time since 1983 — and is likely... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Protect workers' deposits with Social Security reform by indystar

I work two jobs and attend Manchester College as a full-time student. I work very hard for the money I earn and I am responsible with my earnings. I deserve to receive the benefits... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Notre Dame faces high expectations by Curt Cavin

Before the first game is played, Notre Dame is regarded as the fourth-best women’s team in college basketball. But how will the Irish integrate the nation’s No. 1 high... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

TV buyers are going with smaller screens to save money by Tom Spalding

Television set sellers Best Buy and hhgregg say bargain-hunters have started a trend. They’re buying smaller screens to save a few hundred bucks. In quarterly reports,... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Foerster grass beauty lasts by indystar

Name: Karl Foerster feather reed grass, Calamagrostis arundinacea . Season: This perennial ornamental grass produces 4- to 5-foot flower spikes in late May and early June. These... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Dick Crum

Veterans day calendar by indystar

Downtown Indianapolis will have the traditional Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday, but it’s only one of many ways that the area will honor men and women in military service... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities