Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today (times EDT):
1. Democrats hold on to Arizona House seat
Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords’ aide Ron Barber defeated Republican Jesse Kelly, who narrowly lost to Giffords in 2010.
2. Coordinated car bombs kill 63 in Iraq
The wave of bombings targeted religious processions during the annual pilgrimage commemorating the 8th century death of a revered Shiite imam.
3. How JPMorgan Chase lost more than $2 billion on risky trades
Congress will ask Jamie Dimon, chief executive of the largest U.S. bank, to explain it.
4. NASA to launch X-ray telescope from Pacific island
The NuStar will hunt for hard-to-see objects lurking in the heart of the Milky Way and other galaxies.
5. Why North America and Europe dominated bids for new Internet addresses
If approved, the new suffixes would rival “.com” and about 300 others now in use.
6. Penn State witness says he saw sexual assault
Mike McQueary told the jury that Jerry Sandusky was standing naked in a team shower behind a boy and he had no doubt he was witnessing anal sex.
7. Why Mogadisu, Somalia is losing the label of “The World’s Most Dangerous City”
After nearly a year of peace, Somalis who fled decades of war are returning, as are U.N. workers and embassies.
8. Farm bill divides Midwestern and Southern farmers
The half-trillion-dollar bill setting farm policy into the future outlines dramatic changes in how farmers are protected from financial and natural disasters.
9. How the University of North Dakota avoided NCAA sanctions
Voters decided to let the state’s flagship college dump a controversial Fighting Sioux nickname.
10. Thunder take game 1 in NBA finals
Kevin Durant scored 17 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter to lead Oklahoma City to a 105-94 win over the Heat.
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Life on the River
Few people know the Wabash River as well as Tom and Lisa Baer.
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Love in a time of War
When Jim and Emma Dodson planned their wedding almost seven decades ago at Maple Avenue United Methodist Church, they had no idea they would be getting married on D-Day — the day of the invasion of Normandy, France, by the Allies during World War II.
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Delay on Common Core academic standards confusing schools
Clay Community Schools superintendent Kim Tucker said she was “absolutely confounded” by the Legislature’s decision to “pause” further implementation of nationally-crafted Common Core academic standards.
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The Big One: Preparing for mid-America earthquake
It’s a bleak scenario. A massive earthquake along the New Madrid fault kills or injures 60,000 people in Tennessee. A quarter of a million people are homeless. The Memphis airport — the country’s biggest air terminal for packages — goes off-line. Major oil and gas pipelines across Tennessee rupture, causing shortages in the Northeast. In Missouri, another 15,000 people are hurt or dead.
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ISP assists Sullivan Police with explosive materials, meth labs
Small explosive devices and a clandestine meth lab were discovered by Indiana State Police on Friday at a Sullivan residence
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Positive Change: Rose-Hulman celebrates 135th commencement
Spending their careers on the positive side of change is the direction that new graduates of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology received during the school’s 135th commencement on Saturday.
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181st Intelligence Wing plays vital role for Terre Haute, nation
While military jet aircraft no longer regularly fly overhead, the Indiana Air National Guard continues to play a vital role in both national security and its impact to the Terre Haute economy.
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Co-Op to Feed group delivering to needy
Three Terre Haute organizations are teaming up to deliver food boxes to “the neediest of needy” with specific health concerns on a monthly basis.
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Field trips to take big hit next year
The Vigo County School Corp. plans to inform school staff of “deep cuts” in student field trips for the next school year, Superintendent Dan Tanoos said Friday.
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Donation drive in Valley aims to send help to Oklahoma tornado victims
Terre Haute Ministries, along with WTWO, WAWV, Q102.7 and 100.7 Mix-FM are joining forces to help those impacted by tornadoes in Moore, Okla.
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Invention makes houses safer from tornadoes
A Terre Haute man has developed a building construction system that increases the strength of a home, especially from a tornado.
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ISU to stage public hearing on proposed tuition increase
Indiana State University will conduct a public hearing at 2 p.m. June 4 to receive input on a proposed 1.95 percent increase in student tuition and mandatory fees for the 2013-14 and 2014-15 academic years.
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Trial date set for man accused of attacking Vigo County deputy
A Terre Haute man accused of attacking a Vigo County Sheriff’s Deputy has an Aug. 12 trial date.
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Technology speeds disaster alerts, response
Caitria O’Neill remembers her reaction to hearing tornado warnings on June 1, 2011. She went to the grocery store, she said, “because I live in Massachusetts, and we don’t get tornadoes.”
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Health information to be provided for blood donors
People who give blood at Clinton Gardens’ blood drive Tuesday will leave knowing valuable information about their health. Donors will find out their cholesterol level, blood pressure, blood type and iron levels at no cost.
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‘This is the best day of my life’
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Sullivan man airlifted to Indy after crash
A Sullivan man was in critical condition at an Indianapolis hospital Friday after his pickup truck collided with a tanker truck in Sullivan County.
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Veterans Memorial Park dedication set for Monday
Memorial Day ceremonies will include a special event this year.
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Relic from another age: Massive find
A mastodon that lived in the Wabash Valley thousands of years ago is making big news today.
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Game Over: Financial tightening causes VCSC to drop St. Patrick’s from athletic schedule
St. Patrick’s School athletic teams will not have an opportunity to compete against their Vigo County School Corp. middle school counterparts next year.
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Katelyn Newell finally at home
After nearly five months, 8-year-old Katelyn Newell finally returned home Thursday evening — with a new heart.
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Indiana State U. Police officer honored with Artz Award
Thursday was a special day for Indiana State University Police Officer Christopher Heleine in multiple ways.
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City Council considering three for consultant
Three different tax professionals vied Thursday for a chance to become a “financial consultant” to the Terre Haute City Council.
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Clay County sheriff warns of bank card scam
The Clay County Sheriff’s Department has received information regarding a scam targeting residents, according to a news release from the sheriff’s department.
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State Police seek help with Sullivan County homicide
Indiana State Police detectives from the Putnamville Post are seeking help from the public with the nearly six-month investigation into the death of 85-year-old Lowell R. Badger, a rural Sullivan County farmer.
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Man who attacked Vigo deputy arrested
A Terre Haute man accused of attacking a Vigo County sheriff’s deputy earlier this week is facing felony charges in the Vigo County jail.
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INDOT to bid final 641 phase
The final construction phase of the 641 bypass is scheduled to let for bids on Dec. 11, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation.
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District office moves north
The Southwest District office of the Purdue Extension service has been moved north from Vincennes to Terre Haute.
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Day is done…
The sun sets Thursday evening as seen from south of Terre Haute.
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Banks of the Wabash Festival is more than just yearly entertainment
Pioneers think counterintuitively. Where others see widespread apathy, they focus on the possibility for progress. In a way, the 2013 Year of the River celebration began in the 1970s.
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