Posts Tagged ‘indiana’

The Caucus: Romney Takes Aim at a New Target – Santorum

Monday, February 6th, 2012

Even as Mitt Romney tries to fend off the continuing challenge from Newt Gingrich and focus his attention on President Obama, he is now being forced to deal with another rival: Rick Santorum.

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The Caucus: Romney Takes Aim at a New Target – Santorum

‘Jewish Indiana Jones’ admits lie

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

A self-described “Jewish Indiana Jones” who claimed to have travelled the world to rescue holy Torahs scrolls pleads guilty to fraud at a New York court.

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‘Jewish Indiana Jones’ admits lie

Indiana ‘Right to Work’ Measure Expected to Pass

Saturday, January 7th, 2012

Republicans in the State Senate moved a “right to work” measure out of committee, and it is expected to pass next week.

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Indiana ‘Right to Work’ Measure Expected to Pass

A Gathering Storm Over ‘Right to Work’ in Indiana

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012

Indiana Republicans want to prohibit mandatory dues for private-sector workers, and to spur other states’ efforts.

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A Gathering Storm Over ‘Right to Work’ in Indiana

Sugarland Sued for Negligence

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011

By victims of Indiana State Fair accident.

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Sugarland Sued for Negligence

Beliefs: Pacifist Goshen College Reconsiders the National Anthem

Saturday, September 17th, 2011

Goshen College, a Mennonite school in Indiana, stopped playing “The Star-Spangled Banner” before sporting events, a year and a half after it started playing it.

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Beliefs: Pacifist Goshen College Reconsiders the National Anthem

Police say Cincinnati cheerleading coach is 7th person to die in Indiana fair stage collapse

Monday, August 22nd, 2011

INDIANAPOLIS — Police say a 24-year-old woman from Ohio has become the seventh person to die from injuries when a stage collapsed at the Indiana State Fair. Indiana State Police say Meagan Toothman died late Sunday. She was among those injured when a powerful gust of wind toppled the stage onto fans who were waiting for the country act Sugarland to perform on Aug. 13. Police say Toothman died from injuries suffered in the collapse, but didn’t release any details. Read full article > >

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Shows axed after stage collapse

Wednesday, August 17th, 2011

Concerts by Janet Jackson and Lady Antebellum are cancelled following the stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair at the weekend.

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Shows axed after stage collapse

Engineering firm probes stage collapse

Tuesday, August 16th, 2011

The Indiana State Fair Commission is hiring New York-based engineering company Thornton Tomasetti Inc. to investigate Saturday’s deadly stage collapse, officials said Tuesday.

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Engineering firm probes stage collapse

Decision to hold back Sugarland performance at Indiana State Fair may have saved country duo

Tuesday, August 16th, 2011

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — It came down to seconds and one instinctive decision that may have saved the lives of country duo Sugarland and others at the Indiana State Fair where five people died when a stage collapsed. Tour manager Hellen Rollens looked at the sky and decided to hold the band backstage. A minute later, 60 to 70 mph wind gusts toppled the roof and the metal scaffolding holding lights and other equipment on Saturday night in Indianapolis. It crashed into the audience, killing four instantly and fifth later at a hospital. Dozens were injured, some critically. Read full article > >

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Decision to hold back Sugarland performance at Indiana State Fair may have saved country duo

Indiana fair to reopen with service for 5 killed in collapse

Monday, August 15th, 2011

The Indiana State Fair was scheduled to reopen Monday with a memorial service for five people killed when a concert stage collapsed during a storm, officials said.

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Indiana fair to reopen with service for 5 killed in collapse

Concert Stage Collapse Kills Four

Sunday, August 14th, 2011

Death toll could rise in Indiana accident.

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Concert Stage Collapse Kills Four

Teen Mom Star in Suicide Attempt: Report

Wednesday, June 15th, 2011

Is this a wake-up call to TV producers who capitalize on troubled lives? Amber Portwood, the star of MTV’s hit reality-TV show Teen Mom, has been rushed to an Indiana hospital after an apparent suicide attempt. Star Magazine reported that Portwood…

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Teen Mom Star in Suicide Attempt: Report

Indiana Jones’ Whip to be Auctioned

Saturday, June 11th, 2011

Indiana Jones would probably say these should be in a museum. The bullwhip used in the Indiana Jones film Raiders of the Lost Ark is going up for auction, and it’s expected to go for

Daniels Move Stirs Concerns About Field of Republicans

Monday, May 23rd, 2011

After Gov. Mitch Daniels of Indiana said he would not run for president, a debate began over whether there would be a candidate able to unseat President Obama.

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Daniels Move Stirs Concerns About Field of Republicans