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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

Former inmates get help in learning the game of life by Tj Banes

Board games usually teach players about cooperation, following instructions, and winning and losing. “Checkpoints and Challenges,” developed locally by Volunteers of... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Living

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

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

Moore helps Purdue beat South Dakota State by indystar

ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands — Purdue coach Matt Painter said his seventh-ranked Boilermakers were outplayed and out-toughed by South Dakota State. However, the Boilermakers... – Nov 20, 2009 at 11:35 PM in Purdue

High school football semistate scoreboard by indystar

Evansville Reitz 31, Cathedral 10 Carmel 42, Merrillville 0 Monrovia 30, Paoli 13 Warren Central 28, Center Grove 10 – Nov 20, 2009 at 11:33 PM in High school football

Police: Homicide victim had been strangled by Vic Ryckaert

A woman whose body was found at an Eastside home had been strangled to death, police said today. Sgt. Paul Thompson, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department spokesman, said... – Nov 20, 2009 at 10:10 PM in Marion County

LeBron's 40 leads Cavaliers past Pacers by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — LeBron James scored a season-high 40 points, and the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied to beat the Indiana Pacers 105-95 on Friday night. James also had nine rebounds and... – Nov 20, 2009 at 9:54 PM in Pacers

Indiana falls to Boston University 71-67 by indystar

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — John Holland scored 21 points, Jake O’Brien had 14 points and 13 rebounds, and Boston University rallied to beat Indiana 71-67 on Friday night in the... – Nov 20, 2009 at 9:39 PM in Indiana University

Shrubs are fall beauties by indystar

This long season of mellow weather has enhanced the fall color on many trees and shrubs and prolonged their beauty. ‘Blue Mist’ fothergilla ( F. gardenii ), one of the... – Nov 20, 2009 at 6:41 PM in

Chinese motifs spice up home decor by indystar

Asian influences freshen furnishings and accessories What dates back to the 14th century but is fresh in the 21st century? Oriental design — everything from blue-and-white... – Nov 20, 2009 at 6:40 PM in

Manual students arrested on gun, drug charges by Vic Ryckaert

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 20, 2009 at 6:14 PM in Marion County

Pacers' Diener has surgery, out 4-6 weeks by indystar

The Indiana Pacers announced today that reserve point guard Travis Diener had successful surgery on the big toe of his left foot. Diener is expected to miss four to six weeks.... – Nov 20, 2009 at 6:04 PM in Pacers

Brees' mother's death ruled suicide by indystar

GRANBY, Colo. — The death of the mother of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has been ruled a suicide. Mina Brees, an attorney from Austin, Texas, died Aug. 7 while... – Nov 20, 2009 at 5:58 PM in Purdue

A jihadist's dream by indystar

For late-19th-century anarchists, terrorism was the “propaganda of the deed.” And the most successful propaganda-by-deed in history was 9/11 — not just the most... – Nov 20, 2009 at 4:31 PM in Commentary

Having her cake by indystar

COLUMBIA, S.C. — In town to give a talk on civility, I was surrounded by women who wondered what I thought of Sarah Palin’s Newsweek cover. “Why aren’t... – Nov 20, 2009 at 4:30 PM in Commentary

Not worth killing health reform by indystar

Let’s dispense with three fallacies swirling about the question of abortion coverage in health care reform. Two are being peddled by anti-abortion forces. One, perhaps the... – Nov 20, 2009 at 4:30 PM in Commentary

Indy Tennis event wooing new sponsor by Mark Ambrogi

The Indianapolis Tennis Championships is still awaiting word from one company on a potential title sponsorship for the 2010 tournament. “If that works out, we’re in great shape,”... – Nov 20, 2009 at 2:21 PM in Sports