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Dennis Rodman worms his way into North Korea

Former NBA star Dennis Rodman is surrounded by journalists upon arrival at Pyongyang Airport in North Korea on Tuesday. The former Bull has become an unlikely ambassador for sports diplomacy at a time of heightened tensions between the U.S. and North Korea.

Dennis Rodman worms his way into North Korea

PYONGYANG, North Korea | Former NBA star Dennis Rodman brought his basketball skills and flamboyant style — tattoos, nose studs and all — on Tuesday to a country with possibly the world's strictest dress code: North Korea.

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Lugar era ends after 36 years in Senate

INDIANAPOLIS | For the first time in a generation, U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar, R-Ind., will not be seated at his desk in the ornate Senate chamber when a new Congress convenes on Thursday.

State Rep. Candelaria Reardon gets 'Friend of Israel' award

INDIANAPOLIS | State Rep. Mara Candelaria Reardon, D-Munster, has received the "Friend of Israel" award from the Jewish Federation of Northwest Indiana and the Israel Bonds Committee.

Lugar, Mourdock race could redefine meaning of Indiana Republican

INDIANAPOLIS | U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar has been the smiling face of Hoosier Republicans for nearly four decades. But state Treasurer Richard Mourdock believes it's time Indiana is represented by a more aggressively conservative senator.

"Should the U.S. stop Iran from producing weapons grade plutonium?"

Lorenzo Patterson, Chicago | "No. We don't have the money to fight other wars. We shouldn't be spending it on others."

"Should the U.S. stop Iran from producing weapons grade plutonium?"

Tonney Hull, Chicago | "Yes they should. Maybe they could talk it out and come to an agreement. If that doesn't work then do what you've got to do."

"Should the U.S. stop Iran from producing weapons grade plutonium?"

Jennifer Hernandez, Griffith | "It depends on whether there would be military action where civilians are injured. What would the alternative be? Now Iran's spiritual leader and our president aren't seeing eye to eye, and that's scary. Where does the power lie?"

"Should the U.S. stop Iran from producing weapons grade plutonium?"

DeJuan McDuell, Griffith | "Yes. The idea of having it would be a threat not only to Iran but the rest of the world."

"Should the U.S. stop Iran from producing weapons grade plutonium?"

Carlos Gomez, Hobart | "No. Every country has their own government and system. No way should one country stop another."

"Should the U.S. stop Iran from producing weapons grade plutonium?"

Nic Romano, Crown Point | "I think so. What's going to happen is going to happen. I believe in fate. If Israel decides to act and attack, then we should support them. The big man upstairs has a plan for us all."

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Munster rep. aims to prevent any indirect ties with Iran

INDIANAPOLIS | Companies that sell to or invest in Iran's energy sector could be barred from doing business with state and local governments in Indiana.

Ban nuclear weapons so we don't have to worry at night

As a country, we need to pass the bill against nuclear weapons.

Having nuclear arsenal is strong defense for America

Are nuclear weapons as bad as everyone claims them to be? Not only are nuclear weapons the ultimate deterrent of any aggressor, but they also are one of the best defense lines for the United States of America.

Russia: Iran's nuclear plant to get fuel next week, 6th Ld-Writethru

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia announced Friday it will begin the startup next week of Iran's only atomic power plant, giving Tehran a boost as it struggles with international sanctions and highlighting differences between Moscow and Washington over pressuring the Islamic Republic to give up activitie…