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Ind. judge to give life sentence in 7-murder case

A judge said Friday he would give a sentence of life in prison without parole to a man convicted of killing three children and four adults inside their home during a robbery three years ago.

Witness says suspect in Ind. slayings held rifle

A witness says he saw a man accused of killing seven people holding an assault rifle on the front porch of their Indianapolis home minutes before the slayings.

Lorenzo takes advantage of mistakes, wins at Indy

Jorge Lorenzo watched his top two rivals slide off the race course and out of contention Sunday.

MotoGP racers in Indy aim to give fans better show

Motorcycle racers are hoping clear weather will give Indianapolis fans a better look at their sport.

JGR stars Busch, Hamlin struggle at Indianapolis

Kyle Busch kept his temper.

Earnhardt's Indy backup plan falls through

Dale Earnhardt Jr. had no trouble qualifying Saturday at Indianapolis.

Ill Earnhardt putting together backup plan at Indy

A stomach virus couldn't slow Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s No. 88 car in qualifying Saturday.

Allstate ends sponsorship of Allstate 400 in Indy

Allstate Corp. said Monday it is ending its sponsorship of the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard after five years as the lead sponsor of the race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Goodyear satisfied with practice results at Indy

Goodyear's Greg Stucker arrived Friday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a nervous stomach. He left the historic track with a sense of relief.

Ginepri tops Querrey at Indy, wins 3rd ATP title

Robby Ginepri didn't exceed his expectations by winning the Indianapolis Tennis Championships simply because he didn't have any.

Roddick withdraws from Indianapolis tournament

Wimbledon runner-up Andy Roddick has withdrawn from the Indianapolis Tennis Championships next week, citing a right hip flexor injury.

3 Americans commit to Indianapolis tournament

Americans Vincent Spadea (SPAY'-dee-ah), John Isner and Bobby Reynolds have announced they will play in next month's Indianapolis Tennis Championships.

Man accused of setting Indianapolis complex fire

A homeless man has been arrested on charges that he set a fire that destroyed a six-story apartment complex under construction, prosecutors said Thursday.

Goodyear set to go to Indy twice before July race

Goodyear will return to Indianapolis Motor Speedway for at least two more tire tests before NASCAR races at the track in July.

Arson blamed in downtown Indianapolis fire

A fire that destroyed a six-story apartment complex under construction along the downtown Indianapolis canal last week has been ruled an arson.

Under-construction apartments burn in Indianapolis

Fire gutted a luxury apartment complex under construction a few blocks from the Statehouse early Thursday, with flames consuming much of the six-story complex and gray smoke billowing across the downtown skyline. No injuries were reported.

Abrahamson: Forget about the Colts? Bad idea

SAN DIEGO - It takes guts and wile to win in the National Football League.

Ind. airport names terminal after WWI flying ace

Descendants of World War I flying ace Harvey Weir Cook celebrated the Veterans Day dedication of a new passenger terminal bearing his name, a belated consolation for the removal of his name from the airport he helped develop more than 60 years ago.

Goodyear to test tires at Indy twice in 3 weeks

Goodyear will test its NASCAR tires at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway twice in the next three weeks as it tries to solve the durability problem it had at the Brickyard this summer.

2 fans hurt as tent collapses during race

Two fans at the Grand Prix motorcycle race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway have been injured when a tent collapsed on the infield.

Luthi injures thumb in crash at Indy

Thomas Luthi of Switzerland avoided serious injuries in a crash during practice Saturday in the 250cc class at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

NASCAR orders mandatory cautions to monitor tires

NASCAR ordered competition cautions for Sunday's race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway to address concerns about the tires Goodyear brought to the Brickyard.

Johnson survives tire debacle at Indianapolis

It's one of the biggest events of the year at a venue intended to help NASCAR showcase its racing. Instead, Sunday's race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway left everyone apologizing to the fans for what could only be called a fiasco.

Stewart to use Foyt's No. 14 for next season

Tony Stewart has spent his entire career emulating A.J. Foyt, his childhood hero who dazzled the young racer with a tough-guy bravado and swashbuckling style.

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Isiah Thomas blasts Magic Johnson over criticisms in new book - Ian Thomsen - SI.com
Source: CNN

Some drama from the basketball world. When he heard the criticisms from his former friend Magic Johnson in a soon-to-be-released book, Isiah Thomas said he'd had enough. And so he began to fight back.

Alleged Robber Hands Bullet to Store Clerk After She Prays With Him: Includes Video
Source: ABC News

A robber "removed the bullet from his gun after the clerk talked about God and prayed with him, police said." The event took place on Monday, October 19, 2009.

Family Angry After Police Target Wrong House
Source: WRTV-6News

"Officers were trying to serve a warrant for a man wanted on drug charges. The address listed on the paperwork was 4042. The Minton's home is 4048, with both house numbers clearly marked.

Daughter says Dying Mother with Gangrene was Neglected by Family
Source: wthr.com

Indianapolis - Metro police and Marion County prosecutors are investigating if a sick woman's relatives went too far praying for a cure.

Police: Mugger uses toddler as bait
Source: wthr.com

Indianapolis - Metro Police are searching for an armed man who used a toddler as bait to steal cash. Investigators say he robbed a woman Wednesday night at an ATM near Girls School and Rockville Road on the west side.

Grandmother's death in sword fight ruled homicide (Video Report And Mug Shot)
Source: wthr.com

Indianapolis - A 77-year-old grandmother is dead after getting caught in a sword fight between family members. It happened at their northwest side home in the 5200 block of North Race Way Road.

Major City Thumbs nose at US Automakers Buys fleet of Camrys

Republican Indianapolis city mayor Greg Ballard find himself surrounded by controversy after the city of Indianapolis buys a fleet of 85 Toyota Camrys, refusing to buy lower priced Chevrolet Malibu Hybrids, at a time when the big 3 automakers are in Washington seeking a bailout …

Archeology of homelessness
Source: EurekAlert!

No matter what you see in the movies, archaeology isn't really about finding ancient temples or golden idols. It's about the day-to-day "stuff"— the material culture—of people's lives.

Moss fined $20,000 for criticizing officials after loss in Indianapolis
Source: Projo.com Projo

The NFL has confirmed that the Patriots' Randy Moss was hit with a $20,000 fine this week for his comments after New England's loss to the Colts last Sunday. Moss actually tried to temper his criticism of the officials, but he said enough to get hit with a pretty hefty fine.

Pre-Election Thoughts: Sports and Politics!

At a football game in Marietta, Ohio, Sarah Palin was greeted by enthusiastic fans and a cheerleader who asked her, "do you do jokes?"...Apparently she's never heard Palin talk about the environment before.

Hoosiers for Obama
Source: The Nation

ELKHART, INDIANA--It's three days before the presidential election and I've just arrived in Indiana, a state George W. Bush won by 21 points on 2004 and 16 points in 2000. It's now considered a top battleground state, with polls showing a dead heat between Obama and McCain.

Vote Early & Often? -- 105% of Indianapolis Residents Now Registered to Vote. by Paul L. Ogden. 8:40 AM, Tuesday, October 7, 2008.
Source: Ogden on Politics blog

According to STATSIndiana, In 2007, Indianapolis/Marion County had an estimated population of 876,804. Of that number 232,607 were below 18 years of age, for a total of 644,197 people in Marion County/Indianapolis 18 or over and thus eligible to vote.

Indiana Department of Workforce Development Only 82% in Meeting Federal Requirements

(Indianapolis, IN) – Workforce Development officials have confirmed to the state legislature that they are only 82% compliant with federal regulations for administering the state's unemployment system.

Coming Home From Iraq and a Few Questions From a Friend

As I sit here listening to the local classic rock station skimming the news, Led Zeppelin playing Stairway to Heaven, the kids in the other room watching Scooby Doo, I think to myself how happy I am to be home.

Peyton Manning has knee surgery
Source: The Indianapolis Star

Peyton Manning underwent surgery to remove an infected bursa sac from his left knee Monday afternoon, sending a jolt of uncertainty through the Indianapolis Colts organization.

They Didn't Know They Were Famous: Subjects Of Iconic Photograph Identified After 51 Years
Source: The Indianapolis Star

Robert Frank, meet Mack and T Smiley. The mystery couple in the photograph taken in Indianapolis 51 years ago by Frank for his seminal book, "The Americans," have been identified as Matthew and Telester Smiley, known to all their friends as Mack and T.

Man found guilty in stray-bullet case
Source: The Indianapolis Star

Prosecutors say Whitsey, 19, fired three shots during a fight in the nearby basketball court. He missed the two men he intended to kill and struck down Mitchell, Deputy Prosecutor David Wyser said.

Phila. DA wants more investigation on shooting case involving Harrison
Source: ESPN.com

The Philadelphia District Attorney's office has asked the city's police department to gather more evidence in the case involving the shooting outside Marvin Harrison's car wash and garage in North Philadelphia on April 29, meaning that the seven-week-old case has essentially stal …

ACLU sues city over homeless
Source: The Indianapolis Star

The Indianapolis mayor's crackdown on panhandling Downtown ran into resistance today with the filing of a lawsuit accusing police of harassing four homeless men.

Blind man teaches alleged intruder a lesson
Source: Yahoo! News

"I opened the door and just ran into him. I had him pinned in the laundry room and just kept pummeling," said Kieta, a former wrestler in high school.

My Friend Rob Ballew

Life works in a funny way, sometimes people come in to your life for a reason, sometimes it's just by chance that you strike a chord with someone and they become a lifelong friend. This is true for our own Rob Ballew.

At Indiana War Protest Rally, Vets Speak out Against the Iraq War, Honor the Dead, and Voice Controversial Claims about Pre-war Briefings on WMD
Source: The Indianapolis Star

Derek Giffin, 27, an Army veteran from Schererville, Ind., said he had second thoughts when his 1st Cavalry Company from Fort Hood was briefed before the invasion that there were no chemical weapons or weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, but the Bush administration kept making t …

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