t NCAA's Mark Emmert says he can't see sports starting if schools are online-only By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 02:58:51 +0000 NCAA President Mark Emmert on return of college sports: "If a school doesn't reopen, then they're not going to be playing sports." Full Article
t Mother's Day: Here's what loved ones want you to know about some amazing sports moms By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:09:36 +0000 For 2020 "Sports Mom of the Year," Kyle Neddenriep received heartfelt nominations from fathers, mothers, husbands, sons, daughters and friends. Full Article
t Indiana Pacers' first GM, architect of ABA championship teams Mike Storen dies at 84 By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 18:49:01 +0000 Mike Storen, the Pacers' first general manager, former ABA commissioner and the father of ESPN broadcaster Hannah Storm, died Thursday. He was 84. Full Article
t 2020 Indianapolis Colts schedule By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:01:06 +0000 The Indianapolis Colts start and finish the 2020 season against the Jacksonville Jaguars; the Colts are on the road to start the year and at home to finish it. Full Article
t Larry Curry, who had rollercoaster IndyCar career as team engineer and manager, dies at 68 By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:27:40 +0000 In a career not without mistakes and disappointments, Larry Curry showed sparks of brilliance during his IndyCar career that spanned five decades. Full Article
t Colts QB Philip Rivers lands 'peace of mind,' post-NFL life as Alabama high school coach By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 21:12:59 +0000 Rivers has been named the coach in waiting at St. Michael Catholic High School in Fairhope, according to an AL.com report. Full Article
t 'It may not be easy, but I'll be here.' Kathy Loggan is this year's Sports Mom of the Year By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 12:06:51 +0000 The past several weeks have brought a whirlwind of emotions for the Loggan family as beloved North Central AD Paul Loggan died from COVID-19. Full Article
t Briggs: Anti-shutdown politicians don't want people to die, but ... By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 16:39:11 +0000 Despite the coronavirus death toll, some politicians want a quick end to stay-at-home orders, metro columnist James Briggs writes. Full Article
t Sen. Braun: Empower local communities, businesses to safely reopen economy By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 12:25:51 +0000 We should not use the blanket approach that government took in shutting down the economy to reopen it. Full Article
t Briggs: Eric Holcomb meets protesters' rage with empathy — and a rebuke By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 13:54:18 +0000 The governor offered a gentle rebuke to protesters: You're not helping. Full Article
t Op-ed: Coronavirus offers a lesson on Earth Day: 'We share this fragile planet' By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 10:00:26 +0000 The same spirit that now forces us to work together to address the COVID-19 pandemic can be harnessed to address the challenge of climate change. Full Article
t Op-ed: What clean air, COVID-19 and Earth Day means to me By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 13:06:40 +0000 People of color and low-income communities bear the brunt of public health crises — and then receive the fewest resources for recovery. Full Article
t Hackney: Purdue's president floats frightening plan for opening campus this fall By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 19:42:47 +0000 It's no secret that university presidents are wringing their hands about decreased enrollment and lost tuition revenue because of coronavirus. Full Article
t Letters: Holcomb's coronavirus mandate: Keep Hoosiers alive, healthy By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 09:00:24 +0000 Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb's responsibility and obligation is to the citizenry of Indiana, a letter to the editor says. Full Article
t Briggs: Don't hate Potbelly for getting coronavirus aid. Congress is the problem. By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 13:35:43 +0000 People are mad because some big companies got loans through a program meant to help mom-and-pop businesses. Full Article
t Letters: Vaccine for COVID-19 should be free to all By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 09:00:09 +0000 Eventual vaccine developed to fight COVID-19 should be free to everyone, a letter to the editor says. Full Article
t Briggs: Finally, a baby step toward reuniting kids and grandparents By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 09:00:15 +0000 Indianapolis, Fishers and the state on Thursday each announced plans which, combined, should result in greater testing capacity for Central Indiana. Full Article
t Op-ed: Coronavirus spread in nursing homes not a result of inattentiveness By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 10:00:02 +0000 Because the virus is hard to control even with all the steps being taken, we must remain vigilant in the steps we are taking, Zach Cattell writes. Full Article
t Sen. Ford: Use federal money to bolster vote-by-mail system in Indiana By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 10:00:26 +0000 If there is anything we should be doing at this moment, it is to ensure that elections are safe, accessible and fair, J.D. Ford writes. Full Article
t Hackney: Looking for that stimulus check? These tax-paying Hoosiers won't get one By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 17:16:25 +0000 America relies on both legal and undocumented immigrant labor to ensure that food and other goods continue flowing across the country, Hackney writes. Full Article
t Briggs: Our meat problem is worse than the toilet paper shortage By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:16:14 +0000 Meatpacking plants have been ravaged by the coronavirus. Full Article
t Letters: Robust health care system needed to combat coronavirus threat By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 10:00:10 +0000 Until we have a vaccine, the road to opening is through a health care system which can handle the infection, a letter to the editor says. Full Article
t Op-ed: Hoosiers need help from Mike Pence, not a visit and photo-op By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 14:20:04 +0000 Our government must do its part to protect working people from infectious diseases. Full Article
t Briggs: Holcomb and Hogsett skip the bickering and prioritize health over politics By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 20:21:34 +0000 Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett strained to embody unity Thursday at a time when it would have been easy to perceive friction. Full Article
t Briggs: The economy is reopening, but only for young people By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 09:00:18 +0000 Gov. Eric Holcomb: "If you're 65 or older ... you're going to be living in a new normal for a while." Full Article
t Hackney: Families deserve transparency about nursing home COVID-19 cases. So does the public. By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 14:43:33 +0000 The reluctance of our state's leaders to offer further disclosures on a real-time basis, is another failure for Hoosiers. Full Article
t Briggs: Simon Property Group blasts 'irresponsible, inappropriate' mall reopening criticism By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 01:23:51 +0000 Simon executives are furious at Indianapolis officials. Full Article
t Op-ed: Acknowledge Indiana's educators during Teacher Appreciation Week By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 10:00:16 +0000 Indiana educators are among the strongest advocates for students and deserve the utmost appreciation and respect, Jennifer McCormick writes. Full Article
t Op-ed: Higher education plays role in Indiana's coronavirus recovery plan By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 10:00:19 +0000 Higher education is prepared to play its part in a recovery that accelerates a stronger economy and personal opportunity, Teresa Lubbers writes. Full Article
t Letters: Vice President Mike Pence should have set better example by wearing a mask By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 10:00:25 +0000 This example many will be able to repeat with possible grave danger to uncounted numbers, a letter to the editor says. Full Article
t U.S. Attorney: Law enforcement works to protect Hoosiers during coronavirus crisis By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 11:00:26 +0000 The primary way all citizens can support law enforcement is to follow the recommendations of state and local government leaders, Josh Minkler writes. Full Article
t Briggs: Holcomb just put us in charge of fighting coronavirus. Let's hope we're up to it. By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 11:14:38 +0000 Gov. Eric Holcomb's plan to reopen Indiana puts the burden on individuals instead of government. Full Article
t Eli Lilly CEO: As Indiana reopens, let's proceed with caution and data By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 13:24:54 +0000 As we begin to reopen, we owe it to those we've lost to proceed gradually, making decisions based on what data shows about the virus' spread. Full Article
t Urban League CEO: Indiana is slowly reopening, but Hoosiers must remain diligent By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 11:43:11 +0000 The fight to flatten the curve and slow the spread of the coronavirus is on all of us. Full Article
t Letters: Essential workers deserve respect — even after coronavirus crisis ends By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 08:30:08 +0000 I see people praising restaurant workers, grocery clerks, and truck drivers and I think this is long overdue. Full Article
t Hackney: 'Please come get me!' — Facebook Live police shooting victim's final act By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:02:55 +0000 The outrage felt throughout the community is from a culmination of so many caught-on-video police shootings. Full Article
t Letter from Editor Katrice Hardy: Thank you for supporting local journalism By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:33:07 +0000 The pandemic has impacted us in many ways, but despite these challenges, our commitment to our community and you is stronger than ever. Full Article
t Coronavirus: How will you commute to work after lockdown? By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 13:20:19 GMT Interest in finding an alternative to public transport is growing as people think about returning to the office. Full Article
t Does pandemic offer US and Iran chance for partial reset? By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 02:15:00 GMT Jonathan Marcus looks at whether the crisis might lead to some rapprochement between the arch-foes. Full Article
t Israel's coronavirus patient 74 talks about her experience By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 00:04:40 GMT Israel's coronavirus patient 74, also known as Dani, posts about her experience on social media. Full Article
t Coronavirus: 'I lost my mum on Mother's Day' By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 06:02:32 GMT Egyptian Aya says she would have crumbled were it not for the support of strangers on WhatsApp. Full Article
t Coronavirus: Israeli drag queens take show online under lockdown By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 23:01:18 GMT With theatres closed, Tal Kalai and Yuval Edelman streamed performances online – and ended up on TV. Full Article
t Coronavirus: Iran and the US trade blame over sanctions By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 00:44:00 GMT Iran has blamed US sanctions for impeding its fight against Covid-19 - but the US says that's not true. Full Article
t Israel coalition deal a victory for Netanyahu forged in isolation By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 23:16:40 GMT Israel's PM has turned his chief challenger, Benny Gantz, into his chief deputy, writes Tom Bateman. Full Article
t Saudi tribe challenges crown prince's plans for tech city By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 00:35:03 GMT Saudi plans to build a new tech city are coming up against two hurdles: funding and a local tribe. Full Article
t Ramadan: Muslims fast under coronavirus lockdowns By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 00:38:14 GMT Normally a time when people gather to break their fasts and pray, many are marking Ramadan alone. Full Article
t Palestinians working in Israel face coronavirus dilemma By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 11:09:46 GMT Many are returning to jobs in Israel and its settlements, where there has been a large outbreak. Full Article
t In pictures: How embassy hostage drama unfolded By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 23:33:40 GMT Images from 40 years ago, when six gunmen took over the Iranian embassy in Kensington. Full Article
t Afghanistan investigates reports Iran guards forced migrants into river By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 18:30:02 GMT Afghanistan is investigating the alleged torture and drowning of migrants at the Iranian border. Full Article
t IS militants 'dumped bodies in Syria gorge', HRW says By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 17:14:19 GMT The al-Hota gorge became "a place of horror" under the jihadist group, Human Rights Watch says. Full Article