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Indiana Sees Another Big Jump in New COVID-19 Infections

Indiana health officials reported nearly 8,500 newly confirmed COVID-19 infections on Saturday, a new single-day high that is 28% more than the previous high set two days earlier.

Nobel Prize Winner Honored With Indiana University Statue

The first woman to win the Nobel Prize in economics is being recognized with a new statue at Indiana University.

Company Plans Closing 100-Worker Northeastern Indiana Plant

The owner of a northeastern Indiana auto parts factory is planning to shut it down, a move that will cost about 100 jobs.

Indiana's Daily COVID-19 Deaths Near Peak Set in April Surge

Indiana is averaging nearly as many coronavirus-related deaths now as it did during the spring’s initial surge of cases, with heath officials adding 50 more deaths to the state’s toll.

Tight Spot: Trump Loss Complicates Pence's Political Future

For Vice President Mike Pence, a second term for President Donald Trump would have been a ticket to Republican frontrunner status for 2024.

With COVID-19 Surging, Schools Suspend In-Person Education

With COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations spiking to record numbers across the U.S. and abroad, many school districts are temporarily shutting down in-person classes as holidays loom.

Human Remains Found in Lafayette Storage Facility After Fire

Authorities say human remains have been found in a storage facility following a fire in Lafayette.

Virus Surge: Schools Abandon Classes, States Retreat

School systems in Detroit, Indianapolis, Philadelphia and suburban Minneapolis are giving up on in-person classes, and some governors are reimposing restrictions on bars and restaurants or getting more serious about masks.

No Face Mask Rule for Indiana Lawmakers Despite Virus Spread

Indiana lawmakers won’t be compelled to wear face masks as they meet next week at the Statehouse for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic was first sweeping across the country in March.

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