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Craig's game began in Tennessee
In her words, Noblesville senior Jessie Craig describes how she developed her game through the years. Craig, a defender who had seven goals and four assists in helping the...
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Heritage Christian, Kirtley on a roll
Crazy as it sounds now, Heritage Christian football coach Ron Qualls wasn't sure who his quarterback was going to be this season.Junior Jackson Kirtley eventually distanced...
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Leaving Gibbs won't be easy for Stewart
Tony Stewart has known for several months this weekend was coming, but that doesn't mean he's ready for it."I've tried to not think about it," the two-time NASCAR champion said...
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President misses chance to redeem his image
Was it something he said?It was nothing President George W. Bush did -- no decision he made, no policy he pursued, no faith that he placed in ideological dogma on topics that...
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Ken Bode: Outrageous acts and political blame games
Do they have bonus pools where you work? These are where companies salt money away, allegedly to reward executives for their performance. If you make less than $250,000 a year,...
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Pit bulls aren't the problem; the owners are
In reading "Samaritan helps foil dog attack, at a cost," Nov. 7, I became disturbed that the article implied that pit bulls are inherently a dangerous breed. That simply is not...
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Election's over, now let's make some changes
Now that the election is over, let's do something about election reform. First, Election Day should be a national holiday. If we truly value democracy, we should celebrate it....
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No bias? Media ignored negatives about Obama
I read Andy Ray's letter to the editor in The Star Nov. 9 stating that there is no "liberal bias in the media" and had to laugh. The networks came right out and admitted as much...
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In favor of better schools, but not property tax increases
To all the people who voted to modernize Indianapolis Public Schools buildings: You have ensured that property taxes for Marion County citizens will rise. I am not against...
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Easy to OK IPS bond issue if you're not footing bill
The Indianapolis Public Schools referendum once again pitted the taxpayers against the non-taxpayers. It's difficult to believe that a mayor lost his job over high property...
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Scenic Downtown marathon starts off on right foot
Thank you, we had a wonderful time as well. We are...
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Indy native may serve as Biden's chief of staff
WASHINGTON -- Indianapolis native Ron Klain, who already has served one vice president, is likely to become chief of staff to Vice President-elect Joe Biden, according to...
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Hall in need of assistants -- including two Colts
The Saturday before the Super Bowl, the next class of Pro Football Hall of Famers will be introduced. For the umpteenth year in a row, it will include no assistant coaches.That,...
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Strong leadership required to calm Americans' fears
The Bush administration has suddenly and without adequate explanation shifted how it plans to spend up to $700 billion in a financial rescue package that so far has failed to...
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Unemployed ranks reach 7-year high
The number of newly laid-off individuals seeking unemployment benefits has jumped to a level not seen since just after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, as companies cut...
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Dow rockets up 552 after day of bad news
NEW YORK -- Investors did an abrupt turnaround on Wall Street on Thursday, muscling the Dow Jones industrial average up more than 550 points after driving it down to its lows...
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Washington is key to life sciences growth
One of the most pressing issues facing Indiana medical businesses is the lack of action by federal regulators, said the chairman of Bloomington-based medical device giant Cook...
