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Mayor Urges Safety Heading Into Holiday Weekend

After a number of recent homicides in Indianapolis, Mayor Greg Ballard is concerned about the Independence Day weekend.

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Court Rejects Appeal In Elderly Woman's Slaying

A homeless man sentenced to 65 years in prison for killing an elderly woman while burglarizing her home has lost his first appeal.

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Recruiter Gets 4-year Sentence For Sexual Battery

A former National Guard recruiter who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting potential female enlistees has been sentenced to four years in prison.

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Accused Police Officer Jailed, Then Released

A police officer who was fired after he was accused of helping his wife run a prostitution ring surrendered to authorities Thursday.

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Manchester To Host Iraqi College Student

Manchester College will host one of several Iraqi students being brought to the U.S. next school year by a group of educators and activists in the U.S. and the Mideast.

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Judge Urges Eli Lilly to Settle Zyprexa Lawsuit

A federal judge in New York is urging Eli Lilly and Co. to settle a multibillion-dollar lawsuit filed by insurance companies, unions and others who claim the pharmaceutical giant overpriced its top-selling drug Zyprexa and exaggerated its usefulness.

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Muncie Man Accused of Giving Beer to One-Year-Old

A man gave beer to his 1-year-old nephew, then punched his girlfriend in the face when she objected and stormed away in her SUV, court records said.

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Notre Dame Looking to Improve Research, Join Elite

The University of Notre Dame is looking to move up in the rankings, and it has nothing to do with football.

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Week of Murders and Shootings Continues Wednesday

The latest in a string of murders and shootings took place Wednesday night on the east side of Indianapolis.

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Cremated Remains Part of Indianapolis Fireworks Show

One of the fireworks bursting above the city this year will contain a bit of cremated remains - a fitting tribute, organizers say, to the man who ran the annual event for 40 years.

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