Oil price rises to near $97 per barrel

The price of oil rose toward $97 per barrel Tuesday, but gains were checked as investors waited for the Federal Reserve's latest views on the U.S. economy.

Police close Susan Powell case, offer new details

West Valley City Deputy Police Chief Mike Powell, center, makes remarks during a news conference, while West Valley City Mayor Mike Winder, right, and West Valley City Manager Wayne Pyle, left, look on Monday, May 20, 2013, in West Valley City, Utah. Citing a lack of leads, a police agency s…

Police close Susan Powell case, offer new details

West Valley City Manager Wayne Pyle makes remarks during a news conference Monday, May 20, 2013, in West Valley City, Utah. Citing a lack of leads, a police agency said Monday that it is closing the active investigation of the disappearance of Susan Powell, a Utah mother whose now-dead husba…

Police close Susan Powell case, offer new details

From left to right, West Valley City Manager Wayne Pyle, West Valley City Deputy Police Chief Mike Powell, West Valley City Acting Police Chief, Anita Schwemmer, and West Valley City Deputy Police Chief Phil Quinlan leave a news conference Monday, May 20, 2013, in West Valley City, Utah. Cit…

Police close Susan Powell case, offer new details

West Valley City Mayor Mike Winder, right, and West Valley City Manager Wayne Pyle, left, talk during a news conference Monday, May 20, 2013, in West Valley City, Utah. Citing a lack of leads, a police agency said Monday that it is closing the active investigation of the disappearance of Sus…

Police close Susan Powell case, offer new details

West Valley City Deputy Police Chief Mike Powell, left, makes remarks during a news conference Monday, May 20, 2013, in West Valley City, Utah. Citing a lack of leads, a police agency said Monday that it is closing the active investigation of the disappearance of Susan Powell, a Utah mother …

Police close Susan Powell case, offer new details

West Valley City Deputy Police Chief Mike Powell, left, makes remarks during a news conference, while West Valley City Mayor Mike Winder, looks on Monday, May 20, 2013, in West Valley City, Utah. Citing a lack of leads, a police agency said Monday that it is closing the active investigation …

Police close Susan Powell case, offer new details

For the first time, Utah police said Monday they believe Susan Powell's brother-in-law was "heavily involved" in getting rid of her body, even as they announced they couldn't solve the sensational case of a mother's disappearance after a nearly 3 1/2-year investigation.

Lindblom loses 1st start, Rangers fall to A's 9-2

Josh Lindblom pitched out of trouble several times early in his debut as a major league starter. The Texas right-hander couldn't do it in the fifth inning.

Giants' Vogelsong wins at last but injures hand

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Ryan Vogelsong grabs his hand after being hit by a pitch against the Washington Nationals during the fifth inning of a baseball game on Monday, May 20, 2013 in San Francisco. Vogelsong left the game after the game. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Giants' Vogelsong wins at last but injures hand

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Ryan Vogelsong throws to the Washington Nationals during the first inning of a baseball game on Monday, May 20, 2013 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Giants' Vogelsong wins at last but injures hand

Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond (20) forces out San Francisco Giants' Andres Torres (56) at second base after a ground ball from Brandon Crawford during the fourth inning of a baseball game on Monday, May 20, 2013 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Giants' Vogelsong wins at last but injures hand

Washington Nationals starter Zach Duke, second from left, is pulled from the game by manager Davey Johnson, second from right, during the fourth inning of a baseball game on Monday, May 20, 2013 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Giants' Vogelsong wins at last but injures hand

San Francisco Giants' Brandon Belt, left, scores after a sacrifice bunt from Ryan Vogelsong next to Washington Nationals catcher Jhonatan Solano (23) during the fourth inning of a baseball game on Monday, May 20, 2013 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Giants' Vogelsong wins at last but injures hand

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Zach Duke throws to the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game on Monday, May 20, 2013 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Giants' Vogelsong wins at last but injures hand

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Zach Duke throws to the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game on Monday, May 20, 2013 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Giants' Vogelsong wins at last but injures hand

Ryan Vogelsong broke his throwing hand on a swing after pitching himself toward his first win in seven starts, and the San Francisco Giants returned from a terrible road trip to beat the Washington Nationals 8-0 on Monday night.

Marquis wins 5th straight, Padres beat Cards 4-2

Jason Marquis combined with four relievers on a four-hitter to win his fifth straight start and Will Venable homered to lead the San Diego Padres to a 4-2 win against the NL Central-leading St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night.

Asia stocks fall ahead of Fed statements

A man under an umbrella walks past an electronic stock board of a securities firm in Tokyo Monday, May 20, 2013. Japan's Nikkei 225 index jumped 1.4 percent to 15,352.84 as evidence of a steady economic recovery in the U.S. helped push Asian stock markets higher Monday. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

Asia stocks fall ahead of Fed statements

People under umbrellas walk by an electronic stock board of a securities firm in Tokyo, Monday, May 20, 2013. Japan's Nikkei 225 index jumped 1.4 percent to 15,352.84 as evidence of a steady economic recovery in the U.S. helped push Asian stock markets higher Monday. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

Asia stocks fall ahead of Fed statements

Asian stock markets fell Tuesday as investors waited for the U.S. Federal Reserve to telegraph what it plans to do next with its economic stimulus program.

WWll vets recognized tonight at 'Honor Flight' film showing

SCHERERVILLE | Local police and firefighters are inviting area residents to join them in forming an honor line tonight to pay tribute to the World War II veterans attending “Honor Flight – One Final Mission” at AMC Showplace 12 Theater.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Destination marketing requires new savvy today

There’s a news story circulating in the destination marketing organization world this month that involves drama and Indiana in the same sentence — and my friends in the industry reach out to me and ask, “Speros, right?”

Huge tornado hits Oklahoma City suburb, kills 51 — including at least 20 children

MOORE, Okla. | A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds up to 200 mph. At least 51 people were killed, i…