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When in the Course of human events...
The Swampby Jim Tankersley France celebrates its independence day on the anniversary of a citizen uprising at a prison; Canada's comes on the anniversary of a legislative act recognizing its self-governance. In the United States, we celebrate a "Dear John"......Tags: Society, John Hancock, Criminal Laws, Lightfoot (York, Virginia), Environmental Issues
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President's first pitch: 100 years later
The Swampby Mark Silva and updated 100 years ago, it was William Howard Taft, right-hander. 100 years ago, it was the Washington Senators. Today, it was Barack Obama, south paw. Today, it was the Washington Nationals. In his time, Harry Truman......Tags: Heads of State, Calvin Coolidge, Texas Rangers, Richard Nixon, Democratic Party
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Another Electoral College nightmare?
Jules WitcoverWASHINGTON -- Only a dozen years after the infamous Florida recount fiasco that put the loser of the national popular vote in the Oval Office, the specter of a repetition appears to be a possible outcome on November 6. Various national and state polls,...Tags: U.S. House of Representatives, Richard Nixon, Elections, Rube Goldberg, Democratic Party
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Family says Army vet died a hero during home invasion robbery
A local Army veteran’s mother is stunned her son could have survived the war in Iraq just to come home to Indianapolis and die in a home invasion robbery Saturday morning. "He was protecting the mother of his brother's child and his nephew so...
Tags: U.S. Army, Theft, Shootings, Iraq
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"Haunted D.C." at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
INDIANAPOLIS — Looking for a spooky night out this Halloween season? Don’t miss Haunted D.C. at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, presented by Victorian Theatre by Candlelight and written by resident playwright James Trofatter. A...
Tags: William Henry Harrison, Abraham Lincoln, Arts and Culture, Halloween
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Fort Benjamin Harrison facility to help soldiers prepare for deployment
A new $44 million facility at Fort Benjamin Harrison will help soldiers get ready for deployment more efficiently. A ground breaking ceremony was held at the facility Friday. The facility will combine operations for the Army, Marine Corps and Navy...
Tags: Armed Forces
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Cost-saving ways to spend your Fourth of July
You can have a great time without spending a lot of money for the Fourth of July holiday. There are a ton of activities in downtown Indianapolis that don’t cost a ton of money. There's great food, fun and festivals. A lot of these events are...
Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Foods and Beverages, Arts and Culture, Arts, Music
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Fourth of July events in Indianapolis
There are plenty of things to do around Indianapolis for the Fourth of July. Be sure to check out the Downtown Freedom Blast, which Fox59 will air live beginning at 8 p.m. Indianapolis Downtown, Inc. gives suggests the following events for this...
Tags: Ceremonies, Orange County Regional History Center, Arts and Culture, Museums, Music
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YMCA Outdoor Aquatic Center opens in Lawrence
The city of Lawrence has a new way to fight the heat wave. The Benjamin Harrison YMCA Outdoor Aquatic Center opened to the public Tuesday. The pool features a 53-foot long enclosed waterslide and a tidal bucket that dumps 25-gallons of water onto...
Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Clubs and Associations
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Georgia Street to honor Hoosier heroes come February
Hoosier heroes will soon be honored along Georgia Street downtown.
Wednesday, Mayor Greg Ballard gave details about the project to memorialize famous Hoosiers on decorative columns running along the popular street.
The first 10 honorees include...Tags: Pulitzer Prize Awards, Abraham Lincoln, Entertainment Events, Booth Tarkington, Human Interest
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Police request public's help locating attempted murder suspect
Police are requesting the public's help in locating an attempted murder suspect.
Benjamin Harrison, 33, is wanted for attempted murder and aggravated battery. He is considered to be a serious threat to the victim of the alleged crime.
Harrison is...Tags: Crimes, Crime Victims, Murder
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A citizen's required reading for July 4: The Declaration of Independence
Top of the TicketAfter all these years, do you really know what it says?...
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