DETROIT - A Girl Scout sold 17,328 of the group's signature cookies this year by setting up shop on a street corner, shattering her troop's old mark and probably setting a national record.

PHILADELPHIA - U.S. Customs agents seized more than two dozen giant beetles - some the size of a child's hand - from an overseas package after postal workers heard the insects making scratching noises.

TechWeb - InformationWeek - GTA IV also helped boost the subscriber base to Microsoft's Xbox Live online gaming service to more than 12 million this month.

Police in Texas say a substitute teacher was arrested after allegedly showing up drunk for a class at a middle school in suburban Dallas.

TORONTO - Josh Freed, a Montreal journalist and admitted slob, dœsn't deny his documentary about being messy is somewhat self-serving.

TORONTO - Josh Freed, a Montreal journalist and admitted slob, dœsn't deny his documentary about being messy is somewhat self-serving.

DETROIT - Classical music enthusiasts long have sought to drum up support for the musical genre among young people, and now they have a secret weapon: the 4-foot-3, childlike robot ASIMO.

NEW YORK - New York's reputation for foul-mouthed taxi drivers appears to be going the way of the checkered cab.

Reuters - Microsoft Corp said on Wednesday its Xbox 360 game machine beat Nintendo Co Ltd's (7974.OS) Wii and Sony Corp's (6758.T) PlayStation 3 to reach 10 million units in U.S. sales.

( Release: May. 22, 2008    Details | Trailers | Photos  ) — Harrison Ford returns as the iconic adventurer who picks up a new sidekick (Shia La Beouf) and an old flame (Karen Allen) for this ride.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A pastor said a videotape of officers kicking a burglary suspect following a brief chase early Tuesday is likely to damage police efforts to improve relations with the community. A WTHR-TV helicopter camera shot footage of officers kicking Felipe Elvarado, 26, of Indianapolis at least five times as he lie on the ground. One blow appeared to strike Elverado’s head while arms were pinned behind his back. Police said the officers’ actions appeared to be justified. “The kicks are beyond reasonable force,” said the Rev. David W. Greene of Second Baptist Church on

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Bald eagles have been removed from Indiana’s endangered species list, and state wildlife biologists released one of the birds to mark the event. The eagle that was released Tuesday at Monroe Reservoir had been “rehabbed” after its rescue from an emaciated condition early last month. It grew from 6 pounds to 9 pounds while being looked after by the nonprofit Wild Care Inc. The state began trying to restore the eagles in 1985 and today has about 100 nesting pairs, said biologist John Castrale of the Department of Natural Resources. The bird was

MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — A gay Ball State University student said he and his friends were attacked because of their sexuality, leaving him with a scratched cornea, a swollen eye, cuts and bruises. Kyle Flood, 21, of Indianapolis said the attack occurred around 3 a.m. Friday as he and four friends were leaving Moe’s bar. Two college-age men on foot approached the group and started cursing Flood and his friends, referring to their sexuality. Pushing and shoving ensued, and Flood said he was knocked to the ground and punched in the face. “I consider it a

College scholarships for children, reduced child care costs and personal services and a paid half-day for holiday shopping are among the perks received by employees at five Indiana companies named recipients of the 2008 Family Friendly Workplace Awards. Bowen Engineering Corp. of Fishers was one of the five winners announced by the Indiana Youth Institute in partnership with the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. They made the presentation May 7 during a dinner and reception in Indianapolis. Bowen’s employees and their spouses may receive yearly health screenings, a professional health coach and a 24-hour nurse line. Participants receive

Innovative businesses, schools or municipalities may reap financial rewards by applying for a Pollution Prevention (P2) grant through the Indiana Department of Environmental Management by Aug. 29. P2 grants are intended to help organizations develop and implement pollution prevention activities and processes. Some past recipients have purchased reusable bags for distribution to local grocery stores, started using water-based paint instead of more toxic paint, and installed machines to reduce the amount of waste produced during a process. “Businesses, schools, cities and towns can be extremely creative when it comes to finding alternative methods for achieving their goals,”

The Economic Development Council of the Fishers Chamber of Commerce is launching EcoConnect, an effort aimed at local business to educate and communicate voluntary practices that will have a positive impact on our environment. In an effort to take the pulse of the Fishers business community regarding feelings and attitudes toward environmental, green and sustainable initiatives, Chamber members are asked to complete a short survey to help determine where they are, where they want to be, and where they are going. The survey is located online at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=wcytUMf9Lz_2f6ZU5EkH7qjw_3d_3d.

Beginning Monday, Duke Energy is offering a new, free payment option for customers who normally pay their bills at the company’s Noblesville customer service office. The utility has made arrangements with the Noblesville UPS Store to collect payments for Duke Energy. Customers can simply present their bill or account number to a customer service representative along with cash, check or money order for their payment and receive a receipt. There is no charge for the service. Duke’s Noblesville customer payment counter will close at end of the business day Tuesday. The closing will not affect Duke Energy’s

Women’s retailer Chico’s will open its doors at Noblesville’s Hamilton Town Center mall May 19. Known to reflect the pampering nature of a boutique, the 4,500-square-foot Chico’s store will offer casual and sophisticated clothing and related accessories. “We’re excited to open in Hamilton Town Center,” said Mori MacKenzie, executive vice president and chief stores officer. “Our goal is to make women feel, first and foremost, comfortable yet conveying a look that’s fashionable and fun. We strive to extend that concept to every aspect of our company.”

Three Hamilton County companies were recently honored with the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s 2008 “Best Places to Work in Indiana” award. The company names and rankings are: Small/Medium-sized Companies Category: - No. 8 – Bowen Engineering Corporation, Fishers - No. 10 – The Estridge Companies, Carmel Large Companies Category: - No. 24 – Cintas, Carmel In a repeat performance, investment giant Edward Jones and Schmidt Associates, a full-service architectural firm in downtown Indianapolis, took top honors in the third annual “Best Places to Work in Indiana” program. This marks the third time Edward Jones

A skulk of young red foxes takes advantage of the great weather Tuesday evening to get in some play time at their “residence” on Morse Lake. Submitted by Jo Ann Bule

David Seidel of Farmer’s Insurance in Westfield recently presented a $500 check to Janet Lome, director of the city’s Relay For Life, as donations continue to roll in before the 24-hour event which will start Friday at 2:30 p.m. at Westfield High School. Also on hand were, from left, Jo Ann Neff, Sandy Parks, Shannon Hamerlin, Christi Southerland and Jennifer Sawa. Jonathan Babalola / jbabalola@noblesvilledailytimes.com

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A wildlife researcher who has spent more than 50 years working to save endangered species around the world will be named the 2008 winner of The Indianapolis Prize. The prize is a $100,000 award honoring a researcher or pioneer in animal conservation. Seventy-four-year-old George Schaller will receive the award in September. The Indianapolis Zoo administers the prize, the most lucrative given to champions of conservation. Schaller has trekked 1,000 miles across a rugged reserve in Tibet to study the endangered Tibetan antelope, or chiru, and is also working to save Marco

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A mother who had been hospitalized since a Sunday fire that killed two daughters has died of her injuries. A Wishard Memorial Hospital spokesman says 29-year-old Natasha Drake died late Tuesday in the intensive care unit. Her daughters, 10-year-old Camry Drake and 7-year-old Lanesha Drake, died shortly after the fire. Her son, 2-year-old Elijah Drake, remains hospitalized in serious condition. Two other people escaped without injury through a window of the near north side home. Investigators say the fire may have started by an unattended candle.

As technology advances at lightning speed, schools often find it difficult to keep up and keep their students on the cutting edge. The Westfield Washington School Board approved two motions to increase the technology opportunities available to students in Westfield High School during its monthly meeting Tuesday night. Lambert The board approved the purchase of 61 computers – 35 HP notebook computers and 26

As technology advances at lightning speed, schools often find it difficult to keep up and keep their students on the cutting edge. The Westfield Washington School Board approved two motions to increase the technology opportunities available to students in Westfield High School during its monthly meeting Tuesday night. Lambert The board approved the purchase of 61 computers – 35 HP notebook computers and 26