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Bill reduces proposed fees on medical device makers by indystar

WASHINGTON — The Senate scaled back proposed fees on Eli Lilly and Co., Cook Medical and other makers of medical devices as part of the health-care bill that could get its... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Politics & Government

Boyfriend questioned in strangling death by indystar

A woman whose body was found at an Eastside home was strangled to death, police said Friday. Sgt. Paul Thompson, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department spokesman, said... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Manual students held in alleged school drug deal by indystar

Three Manual High School students were arrested Friday for allegedly conducting a marijuana deal on campus, school officials said. One of the students, a 17-year-old, also faces a... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

No more looking back by indystar

Finally, five years and a day after The Brawl in Auburn Hills, Mich., the Indiana Pacers are no longer shackled by one of the ugliest moments in professional sports history.... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Bob Kravitz

Crean's lament: Hoosiers aren't physical by Terry Hutchens

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Through all the frustrations of a 6-25 season a year ago, Indiana basketball coach Tom Crean always seemed to find the silver lining. But moments... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indiana University

IU's seniors challenged to show better leadership by Terry Hutchens

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Indiana coach Tom Crean wasn’t happy with most phases of his team’s game Friday in a 71-67 loss to Boston University. He didn’t like... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indiana University

Shepherd center works to break cycle of poverty by Vic Ryckaert

The roots of Shepherd Community Center, says its director, lie in a banquet. Jay Height, head of the faith-based organization on the Near Eastside, said the idea arose 25 years ago... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Faith & Values

Hinkle infrequently visited by David Woods

Bulldogs find it difficult to convince big schools to play on their home court Butler was awarded a No. 11 preseason ranking in college basketball after a decade of building a... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Butler

Window film provides privacy by indystar

OK, I’m going to declare right now that this project solves both an interior design and home-improvement conundrum. Sidelights (the tall skinny window panels next to the... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Home & Garden

Appliances: repair or replace? by indystar

As the owner of Broad Ripple Appliance, Bill Krier has seen kitchen ranges still working well after 30 years, but he’s also worked on dishwashers not worth repairing after... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Home & Garden

Our hard-won savings are earning much less by indystar

NEW YORK — The U.S. is finally becoming a nation of savers. Now if only we could get something for our money. Interest rates are sinking to near zero for the first time since... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Strawflower can be cut and dried by indystar

Name: Strawflower, Helichrysum bracteatum . Season: This annual produces lovely flowers from midsummer until frosty conditions prevail in the fall. As an added bonus, the flowers... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Dick Crum

Butler faces Drake for league crown by David Woods

If Bulldogs win, they will host Dec. 5 Gridiron Classic Just four years removed from a winless season, Butler is within one victory of reaching the college football postseason. The... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Butler

Fishers Chamber president expects to leave this month by indystar

Fishers — After 13 years, Fishers Chamber of Commerce President Christi Wolf announced this week she will step down. In a phone interview, Wolf said she expects to leave this... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Emmis expects to go to court to get Hungarian license back by indystar

Indianapolis — Emmis Communications’ national radio station in Hungary, Slger, has been taken off the air, and executives at the Indianapolis-based company plan to go... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Today in history by indystar

On this date: In 1789, North Carolina became the 12th state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. In 1922, Rebecca L. Felton of Georgia was sworn in as the first woman to serve in the... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Living

Carr honored by indystar

Stevens Institute of Technology junior goalie Zach Carr (Carmel) was named first-team ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American. Carr, who has a 3.91 grade-point average in... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

All-Stars set for Sunday by indystar

The Indiana Coaches of Girls Sports Association volleyball All-Star matches are Sunday at Perry Meridian High School. The Class A/2A North All-Stars face A/2A South All-Stars at 4... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

Silver Award winners by indystar

Jacksonville Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio is one of six former student-athletes who were named recipients of the 2010 NCAA Silver Anniversary Award. The others are orthopedic... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

Indy tennis event on hold by indystar

The Indianapolis Tennis Championships is talking with a potential title sponsor, but if that falls through, the 2010 event could be in jeopardy, tournament director Kevin Martin... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports