GAZA (Reuters) - Israel and Hamas studied a proposal by Egypt for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday that won immediate backing from the United States and Europe, hours after Israeli shells killed 42 Palestinians at a U.N. school.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Roland Burris proclaimed himself the new junior senator from Illinois -- but it appeared only one fellow Democrat in the U.S. Senate chamber publicly agreed with him.
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Alcoa Inc said on Tuesday it would slash more than 15,000 jobs, halve capital spending and sell four businesses as it reduces aluminum production in the face of the global economic downturn.
BLAUBEUREN, Germany (Reuters) - German billionaire Adolf Merckle has committed suicide, in despair over the huge losses suffered by his business empire during the financial crisis, his family said on Tuesday.
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bernard Madoff is cooperating with government investigations into his alleged $50 billion fraud, one of his lawyers said on Tuesday, as prosecutors sought to revoke his bail and jail him.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrats celebrated their increased clout in the U.S. Congress on Tuesday, swearing in new members who are expected to help President-elect Barack Obama enact a massive economic stimulus package.
Regular exercise raises levels of good HDL cholesterol, and lowers unhealthy triglycerides. Here?s what type of exercise ? and how much ? you need to help manage your cholesterol.
The FDA has approved a new drug called Triplix for use along with diet to lower LDL ("bad") cholesterol, lower triglycerides, and raise HDL ("good") cholesterol, according to Abbott, the drug company that makes Trillipix.
Watching your cholesterol level needn't take the fun out of holiday feasts. Here are some tips for enjoying holiday foods while keeping your cholesterol count steady.
The crime-plagued Indy East Motel has been shut down, and the owner -- who has fought the city and neighbors for more than two years -- intends to sell the property.
Matt Price and Michelle Barrett were elected president and vice president of the Zionsville Town Council Monday night. Both Price and Barrett served in those positions throughout 2008.
NOBLESVILLE -- Greg O'Connor will lead the all Republican Noblesville City Council this year. The 7-member City Council has traditionally rotated its presidency annually.
Speedway residents affected by a major project to correct storm water issues along Gerrard Avenue and Allison Street will get a chance to speak at a public hearing next week.
INDIANAPOLIS — Bad weather in Indiana and Alabama has prompted Gov. Mitch Daniels to cancel his planned trip to see Ball State’s football team play in the GMAC Bowl.
Plainfield is dropping the controversial parts of an ordinance that restricted yard signs touting political candidates and triggered a federal lawsuit in the recent presidential election.
GREENWOOD, Ind. -- A remonstrance against issuing $11.5 million in bonds for major development of Freedom Park in Greenwood was declared successful Tuesday.
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