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Obama makes bid in Indiana, six other GOP states
Indiana is one of seven traditionally Republican states that Barack Obama is investing money and manpower into, hoping for a November win over John McCain.

Men wanted for questioning in custody
Two men wanted for questioning in the Chanelle Walker murder are in custody.

Fundraiser of Olympic proportions
After training for most of her life, an Indiana gymnast has made it to the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.

Drive by shooting
Metro Police combed a neighborhood around West 18th Street early Sunday, looking for a shooter that sent one man to the hospital.

Feds likely to hold rates steady amid crosscurrents
An ugly brew of rising unemployment, spiking foreclosures and gyrating energy prices is plaguing the country and making life difficult for Ben Bernanke as he tries to right the economy.

Verizon, unions extend contract negotiations
Verizon Communications Inc. and two unions remained in talks after agreeing to "stop the clock" on contracts that were set to expire at 12:01 a.m. Sunday.

Abbott faces more litigation over AIDS drug
When Abbott Laboratories Inc. hiked up the price of a popular AIDS drug by 400 percent in 2003, executives prepared for the inevitable public relations hit, but assured themselves the backlash would be brief.

12-year-old with HIV to open world AIDS conference
Keren Dunaway shared the stage with the Mexican president and U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon as they open an international AIDS conference.

Clinton in Africa says nutrition is key to AIDS fight
Former President Bill Clinton said Sunday keeping HIV-infected children in the developing world well-fed will be crucial to fending off the deadly virus.

Lax oversight risks millions of Medicare dollars
The government is putting millions of Medicare dollars at risk by authorizing fictitious sellers of wheelchairs, prosthetics and other medical supplies to submit reimbursement claims with only limited review.

Family, friends mourn inspirational young girl
Visitation was held for 12-year-old Anna Molloy at St. Jude's Catholic Church on the southeast side.

Fans warm up with Colts preseason game
Despite the Colts loss, fans used Sunday's Hall of Fame Game to get their blue blood pumping.

Two die in fiery Howard Co. crash
State Police believe they may have identified two men who died in a single car accident early Sunday.

Kokomo girl dies after being struck by grandfather's van
The four-year-old girl is the latest victim of a traffic accident in Howard County.

USS Indianapolis survivors gather to remember lives lost
Eighteen men who survived the sinking of the USS Indianapolis gathered for a service at the memorial to the ship on the canal Sunday.

Woman seeks reduced sentence in daughter's death
A woman sentenced to life in prison for the beating death of her 4-year-old stepdaughter has asked a judge to reconsider her life sentence.

Southside woman beaten in her home
An 84-year-old woman is recovering after being severely beaten inside her home.

Colts fall to Redskins in preseason opener
Rookie Colt Brennan threw two touchdown passes in the second half to rally the Redskins for a 30-16 victory against the Colts in Sunday's Hall of Fame Game.

Longtime Braves broadcaster Caray dies
The Atlanta Braves say longtime broadcaster Skip Caray, the son of famous Chicago Cubs voice Harry Caray, has died in his sleep.

Pit gamble gives Edwards his fourth win
Tony Stewart finished second in Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Pocono.

Indians double up Mud Hens
Ross Ohlendorf allowed just three runs over 7 2/3 innings and struck out a season high nine to lead Indianapolis to an 8-4 victory over Toledo Sunday.

Parts of RCA Dome ceiling to be sold as souvenirs
Indianapolis - The RCA Dome's fabric roof will be deflated before the old stadium is demolished - and will then be cut into pieces and sold as memorabilia. The price of an 8.5-by-4 inch swatch will

Victorino's 3-run homer leads Phillies to 5-4 win
Associated Press - August 3, 2008 11:23 PM ET ST. LOUIS (AP) - Shane Victorino's three-run home run capped a four-run eighth inning against a vulnerable St.

Rangers power past Jays
Associated Press - August 3, 2008 11:23 PM ET ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Gerald Laird homered twice and drove in four runs as the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-4 on Sunday...

Redskins finish perfect weekend with 30-16 win
Associated Press - August 3, 2008 11:23 PM ET CANTON, Ohio (AP) - Washington's Colt Brennan threw two touchdown passes in the second half, and Matterral Richardson returned an interception 38...

'Dark Knight' wins another weekend, nears $400M
Even an army of the undead could not dislodge Batman from his box-office perch.

Teens honor their favorite stars
Miley Cyrus highlights this year's Teen Choice Awards.

Christina Applegate battling breast cancer
Christina Applegate is undergoing treatment for breast cancer, but the disease was caught early and the actress is expected to fully recover, her publicist said.

NBC Sunday Night Football
"NBC Sunday Night Football" will make its 2008 season debut with the Hall of Fame Game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Washington Redskins from Canton, Ohio.

Barack Obama to visit Elkhart on Wednesday
Some have wondered if Obama’s activity in Indiana is meant to distract John McCain's campaign, and make the Republican use up resources here. NewsCenter 16's political analyst Bob Schmuhl says that if Obama really thinks he can pull off a victory in Indiana, the visit is a good move.

Help a Mishawaka man become the Ultimate Cubs Fan
Sam Mook's cubicle at Press Ganey looks more like a shrine to the Cubs than a place of work. It's why he's one of 50 semifinalists to become the Ultimate Cubs Fan and get a chance to sing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" at Wrigley Field on Labor Day. But he needs your help!

Texas Roadhouse to partially redeem Steak & Ale gift cards
Texas Roadhouse says you can turn in Steak & Ale gift cards at their South Bend and Elkhart locations, and they will give you a free entree card for their restaurant.

Sunday's sunshine ushers out exciting Niles Riverfest celebrations
The festival offered plenty of great food, arts and crafts, and entertainment -- from bands to an Elvis impersonator.

WNDU's digital transmission temporarily malfunctioning
This problem is causing intermittent freezing and blockiness in our digital signals. Engineers are working to resolve this problem as soon as possible, and we will continue to update you on their progress.

Seminar provides tips on preventing foreclosure
On Saturday, Lt. Governor Becky Skillman’s office -- along with Ivy Tech -- sponsored a foreclosure prevention workshop. Homeowners could seek counseling on how to prevent debt, fraud, and mortgage scams.

Perennial butterfly garden planted to give hope to those who've lost children
At Pinhook Park in South Bend, you'll find an angel. It keeps watch over a memorial devoted to families who have lost a child. You'll also find a teenage boy whose inspiration for goodwill comes from his sister who passed away.

Thousands donate school supplies to 16 Pack-a-Backpack
From our South Bend studios, to Mishawaka, Goshen, and Benton Harbor, people stopped by and donated backpacks and supplies -- some by the carload.

LaPorte's Leprechaun Hunt raises money for Share Foundation
Some Michiana residents hoped the luck of the Irish would be with them as they searched for leprechauns. The annual Leprechaun Hunt took place Sunday in LaPorte County.

South Bend man airlifted to hospital after Lakeville auto accident
It happened just before 3:00 a.m. on Maple Road, north of State Road Four.

Wabash River Riverscape project in the works
Hundreds of acres of land along the Wabash River would be transformed into wildlife habitat under a plan being drafted by Terre Haute business and government leaders.

IU grants total more than half a billion dollars
Indiana University received more than 500 million dollars in research grants and awards during the 2007-2008 fiscal year. That's a record for IU and a 21-percent increase over last year.

Clinton campaign pays rest of its IU bill
Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's presidential campaign has paid off its $55,000 debt to Indiana University for events it held on the Bloomington campus.

Capac honors police chief who was shot in April
Capac has thrown a surprise party for its police chief, who was shot in April while investigating a reckless driver complaint.

Summer camp near Detroit aims to help refugees
An organization that helps refugees has created a summer camp in Wayne County for people who recently have arrived in the United States from war-torn countries such as Iraq.

McCain to visit Michigan nuclear plant Tuesday
State GOP Chairman Saul Anuzis says McCain will visit Detroit Edison's Fermi 2 nuclear power plant. It's in Monroe County's Frenchtown Township, near Monroe and about 30 miles south-southwest of Detroit.

Detroit plans layoffs after tunnel sale stalls
Detroit has begun to notify city employee unions that layoffs are planned after an agreement stalled to raise $65 million by selling the city's half of the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel.

DTE moves ahead with plans for new nuclear plant
DTE Energy Co. plans to apply by Sept. 18 for a federal license to build a new nuclear power plant near its existing Fermi 2 reactor.

Madonna to introduce film in her native Michigan
Madonna has arrived in Traverse City as one of the headliners of a film festival founded by fellow Michigan native Michael Moore.

Campaigns spar over drilling as leadership issue
Do the different paths John McCain and Barack Obama have taken to support expanded offshore drilling demonstrate how each would govern as president? Their supporters think so.

Poll: McCain's attack strategy paying dividends
With a slew of negative ads aimed at Obama, the Republican candidate has effectively erased the Illinois senator's nine-point lead in a national survey.

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