Kevin West

Indianapolis already had been selected as the site of the championship, but the NCAA did not decide until late last week whether to play the three games at Conseco Fieldhouse or the dome.

The German soccer team arrived home to a heroes' welcome Monday as thousands of screaming, flag-waving fans turned central Frankfurt into a sea of black, red and gold.

Law enforcement officials across the state will be out in force for July Fourth festivities.

Congressional textile supporters contend the House version of a trade package sought by President Bush would harm their struggling industry, yet many agreed to push it one step closer to passage.

Fans of Flannery O'Connor soon will be able to tour Andalusia, the farm that inspired much of the late author's writing.

Mike Slive, the head of Conference USA who used to defend schools against NCAA investigations, is set to become the new commissioner of the beleaguered Southeastern Conference.

Germany's Joseph Fendt retained his position as president of the International Luge Federation Sunday, getting re-elected to a third, four-year term during the organization's 50th annual congress.

The Braves have landed two of their longtime pitchers on the National League roster for the All-Star game -- Tom Glavine and John Smoltz.

Bartolo Colon joined the Montreal Expos on Saturday, two days after being acquired from the Cleveland Indians in a stunning six-player trade.

Smokers in six states will pay more for their habit Monday, nudity with "artistic value" will no longer be off-limits to minors in Utah, and teddy bears will have official status as the state toy of Mississippi.