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Build-A-Team: Putting together the best Ben Davis basketball team

IndyStar preps Insider Kyle Neddenriep identified the 64 "best" high school teams of all-time. That means the best team you can put together.

      




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Mooresville teammates pass 'eye test' as Purdue builds future offensive line

The Boilermakers have seven commitments in the 2021 recruiting class, including two from Mooresville

       




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Brady Allen remains one of the most coveted Indiana quarterbacks in Class of 2022

Gibson Southern quarterback Brady Allen remains one of the most coveted Indiana recruits in the Class of 2022

       




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State's top QB prospect Donaven McCulley on his top five, lessons learned from basketball

While McCulley became a key part of Lawrence North's run in basketball, there is no doubt that his collegiate future is in football.

       




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It was the hottest basketball sectional. Then attendees started dying of coronavirus.

On March 6, there were five people in the Lawrence Central gym who later died after testing positive for coronavirus.

       




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Mother's Day: Here's what loved ones want you to know about some amazing sports moms

For 2020 "Sports Mom of the Year," Kyle Neddenriep received heartfelt nominations from fathers, mothers, husbands, sons, daughters and friends.

       




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Discover: Jacksonville

If you visit Fort Caroline National Memorial in Jacksonville, Florida, don't expect to see the eponymous fort itself; it's now beneath the waters of the St. John's River.




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Discover: Kratie

The interior of the Phnom Sombok temple in Kratie, Cambodia is decorated with torture scenes for the edification of the non-virtuous visitor.




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Discover: Clipperton Island

If you somehow find yourself visiting Clipperton Island and lack things to do (understandably), try running around the island and timing yourself; the record circumnavigation time is one hour and 17 minutes.




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Discover: Fukuoka

A bullet train ride on the Hakata-Minami Line in Fukuoka, Japan costs just ¥290 (under US$3). Alas, the end-to-end trip lasts just ten minutes.




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Discover: Kanab

When eating at Houston's restaurant in Kanab, Utah, tip the servers well; they pack pistols, although it's just for show -- allegedly.




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Discover: Savannah

Chippewa Square in Savannah, Georgia was the site of the bus stop in the movie Forrest Gump, but don't look for the famous bench; it was just a prop.




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Discover: Tokyo

Want to visit the Northern, Western, Eastern and Southern Capitals? Book flights to Beijing, Xian, Tokyo and Nanjing.




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Discover: Bohinj

Medieval frescoes in the Church of St. John the Baptist in Bohinj, Slovenia often show figures with large swellings of the neck (goiters), caused by lack of iodine in the local diet.




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Discover: Japan

Good things come in threes — and in Japan, the list includes views, castles, gardens, mountains, hot springs and giant Buddha statues.




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Discover: Vicksburg

When you visit Vicksburg (Mississippi) National Military Park, you can see one of the first ironclad gunboats, dating back to US Civil War times.




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Discover: Jakar

A cypress tree outside Kurje Lhakhang monastery in Jakar, Bhutan is claimed to have grown from Guru Rinpoche's walking stick.




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Discover: Cranbrook

If you visit Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada and crave a dinner of alligator meat, you can get it at K's Amazon Eatery -- even though the Amazon and its gators are thousands of miles away.




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Discover: Takaoka

On your way from Takaoka to the Vladivostok ferry? Take a look out the window: the name of the Himi train line means Ice-Watching.




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Discover: Bergen

The Norwegian city of Bergen is famously rainy, but the locals say there's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing.




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Discover: Seoul

Fans of spicy fermented cabbage from all over Korea flock to the Kimchi Museum in Seoul.




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Discover: Lubbock

Among the objects on display at the Buddy Holly Center in Lubbock, Texas, memorializing the city's favorite son, is a giant-size replica of the rocker's trademark glasses.




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Discover: Kota Kinabalu

The Hall of Skulls at Monsopiad Cultural Village outside Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia features 42 skulls of enemies, all killed by the warrior-hero Monsopiad.




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Discover: Santa Fe

In the celebrated art colony of Santa Fe, New Mexico, you can of course get paintings of the scenery of the southwestern United States, but did you know you can also get original paintings of Daffy Duck and Wile E. Coyote?




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Discover: Havana

For an "authentic" experience in getting around Havana via public transportation, try El Camello, a split-level bus pulled by a semi-truck, and resembling a 2-humped camel.




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Discover: Graz

UPC Arena in Graz, Austria was renamed in 1997 to honor native son Arnold Schwarzenegger, but the old name was restored in 2005 over the governor's support of the death penalty.




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Discover: Saudi Arabia

In Saudi Arabia, you can try authentic apple-flavored Budweiser. (Non-alcoholic, of course.)




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Discover: Aberdeen

Among the artifacts displayed at The Gordon Highlanders Museum in Aberdeen, Scotland is a flag from Hitler's staff car. (Don't ask how they got it.)




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Travel news: Monte Carlo Las Vegas Update

As of today, Las Vegas' Monte Carlo Casino Hotel remains closed pending the investigation of last week's fire and the impending repair work. At this time, reservations at the Monte Carlo are being moved to other MGM Mirage hotels. In addition, the Lance Burton show will be suspended for the time being and all tickets that have already been purchased will be refunded.




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The importance of love

Sometimes it's the "Davos fringe" which provides the most stimulating discussions. To that end, I just enjoyed a constructive 15 minute diversion from the sub-prime blues, chatting with an American anthropologist called Helen Fisher about love. (You should be able...



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Evan's new blog

Evan Davis is now writing a new blog, as part of his new role at the Today programme. You can find it at http://www.bbc.co.uk/evandavis.




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Indy fights coronavirus | IndyStar investigates elderly care

Plus, candidates line up to replace Susan Brooks. Restaurants give in time of need. Indy finally puts up streetlights. Legislation to help casino fails.

      




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Law on Holcomb's side despite conservative backlash over COVID-19 measures

Failing to abide by governor's order is a misdemeanor, but officials hope they don't need to enforce it.

      




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How COVID-19 could impact the May primary in the 5th District and across Indiana

So far, Indiana leaders haven't made a decision to postpone the May primary over coronavirus despite decisions to do so in Ohio and Kentucky.

      




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Gov. Holcomb is moving Indiana primary election to June 2

Gov. Eric Holcomb says the Indiana primary election will be moved from May 5 to June 2.

      




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How to vote in the Indiana primary and why it matters

Indiana's 2020 primary has been moved to June 2 due to the coronavirus outbreak. Here's everything you need to know about the primary.

      




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Here's what enforcement of coronavirus 'stay at home' order will look like in Indiana

Education will be the key to enforce orders from Gov. Eric Holcomb and Mayor Joe Hogsett to close businesses and to urge people to "stay at home."

      




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Here's what Indiana's 'stay at home order' means during the coronavirus pandemic

Gov. Eric Holcomb's coronavirus "stay at home" executive order generally limits travel to essential trips, allows outdoor activities such as walking.

      




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'Stay home': Holcomb elevates Indiana response by shutting down nonessential businesses

Indiana on Monday joined a handful of states, including several of its neighbors, by shutting down nonessential travel and businesses.

      




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Indiana Election Commission moves deadlines, makes changes to accommodate June 2 primary

The Indiana Election Commission on Wednesday ratified several changes that Gov. Eric Holcomb recommended at a news conference last week.

      




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Gov. Eric Holcomb rejects landlord-tenant bill, saying it's 'not the right time'

Holcomb's veto, only his second as governor, provides a win to hundreds of advocates who had all but begged for his support in recent weeks.

      




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The fight against RFRA isn't over. Meet its conservative opponent.

It's been five years since Indiana's controversial Religion Freedom and Restoration Act was passed, igniting a firestorm.

      




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Longtime Statehouse observers 'disturbed' over how 11th hour legislation was pushed through

Legislation that Indiana lawmakers tacked onto other bills received only the most perfunctory, if any, public vetting in the General Assembly.

      




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What a coronavirus executive order means for abortions in Indiana

Holcomb says order included abortion clinics to make medical resources available to fight COVID-19. But letter writing campaign preceded his decision

      




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Indiana state revenues plunge in March, leading to speculation governor will cut spending

Gov. Eric Holcomb will have tough spending decisions as tax revenues decline amid COVID-19 pandemic.

       




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Pence says national emergency gives president absolute power. Here's what experts say.

Vice President Mike Pence said President Donald Trump has absolute power during a national emergency. Here's what experts say.

       




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Indiana governor's race for 2020 narrows

There are two main candidates for the Indiana governor's race in 2020: Republican incumbent Eric Holcomb and Democratic challenger Woody Myers. Here's what we know.

       




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Indiana Democrats to host state convention online due to coronavirus fears

Indiana Democrats announced today they will hold the June 13 state convention virtually.

       




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Indiana black caucus wants governor to address high coronavirus rate among African Americans

In Indiana, African-Americans make up a disproportionate amount of positive cases and deaths from the COVID-19 , a troubling trend that's mirrored nationally.

       




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Exclusive: Trey Hollingsworth clarifies comments that sending Americans back to work is lesser of two evils

Indiana Congressman Trey Hollingsworth says it's a false choice between accepting widespread casualties or reopening the economy.