NEW YORK (AP) — The woman who resigned as head of a local NAACP branch after her parents said she was white said Tuesday that she started identifying as black around the age of 5, when she drew self-portraits with a brown crayon, and "takes exception" to the contention that she tried to deceive people. Rachel Dolezal said Tuesday on NBC's "Today" Show that some of the discussion about her has been "viciously inhumane."
OAK ISLAND, N.C. (AP) — Two young people were vacationing in the beach town of Oak Island, swimming in shallow, waist-deep water, when they were severely injured in shark attacks, town officials said Monday. The attacks — in which a 12-year-old girl lost part of her arm and suffered a leg injury and a 16-year-old boy lost his left arm less than 2 miles away — happened less than 90 minutes apart Sunday, officials said. The call about the girl came in about 4:40 p.m., and the call about the boy at 5:51 p.m., town officials said. Their names haven't been released, but officials said both were on vacation from other parts of North Carolina. Martha Harlan of New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington — about 25 miles away, where both victims were airlifted — said both were in good condition Monday morning after surgery. Officials said they couldn't confirm whether the same shark attacked them or give details on the size of the animal or animals. At the time they were airlifted, the victims' injuries were life-threatening, officials said.
ANDERSON, Ind. (AP) — Opponents of a proposed $450 million central Indiana reservoir are vowing to continue their efforts to stop the creation of a commission that would handle planning for that project. The Anderson City Council on Thursday adopted an ordinance in favor of the Mounds Lake Commission, but the communities of Chesterfield, Daleville and Yorktown also must sign onto the commission concept. That multi-governmental agency would oversee planning of the proposed Mounds Lake Reservoir, a 2,100-acrelake stretching 7 miles through Madison and Delaware counties that would be created by damming the White River in Anderson.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Drawing on real neuroscience and the latest psychological research, "Inside Out" goes where no animated film has gone before: Deep inside the workings of a young girl's mind. The much anticipated Pixar release, the studio's first in two years, bills itself as "a major emotion picture." Opening Friday, it centers on 11-year-old Riley, a happy, hockey-loving kid.
The Indiana State Budget Committee has approved $40 million for renovations of Schmidt and Wilson Residence Halls in the Johnson Complex. State Rep.
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DZHEZKAZGAN, Kazakhstan (AP) — A three-person crew from the International Space Station has landed safely in Kazakhstan after a longer than expected orbital stint. NASA's Terry Virts, Samantha Cristoforetti of the European Space Agency and Russia's Anton Shkaplerov returned to Earth after 199 days on the station, nearly a month more than planned. Their Soyuz capsule landed on schedule Thursday about 145 kilometers (90 miles) southeast of Dzhezkazgan. The mission's extension was caused by the failed launch of a Russian cargo ship in April. The Soyuz rocket that failed in April is used to launch spacecraft carrying crews, so Russian space officials delayed the crew's return and further launches pending an investigation. A Soyuz rocket successfully launched a satellite last week, and a new crew is set to head to the station in July.
BAUCHI, Nigeria (AP) — Three women wearing explosive vests blew up near Maiduguri in an apparent failed suicide bombing attack against Nigeria's beleaguered northeastern city, police said Thursday. Dozens of people died in suicide bombings in Maiduguri last week, all blamed on the extremist Boko Haram group, which regularly attacks the city as part of its six year battle to impose Islamic law in the north. Despite the attacks, officials announced this week that Maiduguri International Airport will soon reopen.
MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — A Muncie man is accused of posting threatening comments toward police officers in the city on Facebook, including the police chief.
Ball State graduate Charnice Milton was changing buses after covering a meeting when she was shot and killed on May 27. She was not the intended target, however, used as a human shield. Her family and those who knew her at Ball State described her as "inspiring" and a "champion."
Muncie community leaders gathered to officially break ground at the future side of Cornerstone Park, located downtown.
MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Economic development organizations in eight central Indiana counties say they support the proposed $450 million Mounds Lake Reservoir project. The Star Press (http://tspne.ws/1B37bwZ ) reports that the CEOs of organizations in Blackford, Fayette, Grant, Henry, Jay, Randolph, Rush and Wayne counties released a statement Monday saying the project can "play a substantial role" in ensuring a prosperous future for East Central Indiana.
Tom Price, an assistant professor of journalism, and his wife, Pam Price, were released from Eskenazi Health in Indianapolis after being treated for smoke inhalation. Tom was released Wednesday, June 3 and Pam was released Friday, May 5, Tom said.
Women's basketball is undergoing changes to enhance the flow of the game for next season. The biggest difference will be the addition of four 10-minute quarters rather than two 20-minute halves.
The NCAA has approved a new set of rules and areas of referee focus for men's basketball that are intended to improve the pace of play, balance offense more with defense and reduce physicality.
The former Ball State outfielder is in her second season with the Akron Racers of the National Pro Fastpitch League after being selected 10th overall in 2014. Through five games this season, Gilbert ranks near the top of many hitting categories.
The owners of a tattoo shop moving into the Village this summer plan to bring a family-friendly face to the Muncie tattoo scene. “We’re not dark, we’re very family-friendly,” said Tom Crawford, co-owner of the new Body Language Tattoo scheduled to open by the end of July above The Cup.
The Ball State baseball team announced its postseason team awards after a 33-25 finish to the 2015 season.
Head coach Brady Sallee has added Tennille Adams as an assistant coach. Adams replaces former assistant Rekha Patterson, who took a head coaching job at Southeast Missouri State.
“What’s going on?” For the eight “sensates” in the new Netflix original series “Sense8,” this is an entirely valid question.
