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Aerial views of the two homes that were leveled and the numerous neighboring homes that were damaged from the explosion late Saturday night in the Richmond Hill subdivision, near Stop 11 and Sherman Drive. PHOTO PROVIDED BY MATT KRYGER AND THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR

BLAST INVESTIGATION

A probe into last week’s explosion on the Southside of Indianapolis is now a homicide investigation.


New frontier for scaling up online classes: credit

In 15 years of teaching, University of Pennsylvania classicist Peter Struck has guided perhaps a few hundred students annually in his classes on Greek and Roman mythology through the works of Homer, Sophocles, Aeschylus and others — "the oldest strands of our cultural DNA."


Hamas sticks to truce demand, Gaza toll 96

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip  — Israeli aircraft struck crowded areas in the Gaza Strip and killed a senior militant with a missile strike on a media center Monday, driving up the Palestinian death toll to 96, as Israel broadened its targets in the 6-day-old offensive meant to quell Hamas rocket fire on Israel.



U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during his first press conference after being re-elected in the East Room of the White House on Wednesday. Obama is set to travel to Myanmar in a three-country tour through Asia. MCT PHOTO

OBAMA TO MYANMAR

On the eve of his landmark trip to Myanmar, President Barack Obama tried to assure critics that his visit was not a premature reward.


Co. looks for worker after oil rig fire in Gulf

As crews searched Sunday for a worker still missing after an oil platform explosion and fire, doctors said one of four men burned in the blaze is improving and is now in fair condition.



Sophomore guard Brittany Carter attempts to push past the Evansville defense on Nov. 9. The women’s basketball team will host IPFW at 7 tonight before a four-game road trip. DN FILE PHOTO JONATHAN MIKSANEK

LOOKING FOR FIRST WIN

After a 70-45 loss on the road to Marshall on Saturday, Ball State will try to secure its first win of the 2012-13 season tonight. 


Ball State to increase recruiting class

Ball State women’s basketball coach Brady Sallee announced an increase in size in his first recruiting class as the Cardinals’ coach.



Colts quarterback Andrew Luck throws a pass in the third quarter on Nov. 4 in Lucas Oil Stadium as the Indianapolis Colts defeated the Miami Dolphins 23-20. The Colts lost to the Patriots 59-24 during Sunday’s game. MCT PHOTO

PATRIOTS ROUT COLTS

The New England Patriots superb offense finally got some help from the rest of the team.


Chris Bond attempts te shot in the first half of the game on Nov. 11., while Rose Terry and another Grambling State defender attempt to block. Chris Bond's on ball defense has led 4.5 steals per game. DN FILE PHOTO EMMA FLYNN

WREAKING HAVOC

The Cardinals’ defensive stopper is averaging 4.5 steals per game, tied for fifth-best in the nation.


Students take notes as various religious community leaders speak on environmental issues and their religious implications. The board attempted to represent a majority of major religions, including Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism and Christianity. DN PHOTO JONATHAN MIKSANEK

FUTURE OF MOVEMENT

Local leaders of major world religions shared their thoughts on the future of religion and the “Green Movement” at a panel discussion Friday.


U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during his first press conference after being re-elected in the East Room of the White House on Wednesday. Obama is set to travel to Myanmar in a three-country tour through Asia. MCT PHOTO

Historic Myanmar visit underscores progress

President Barack Obama tried to assure critics that his visit was not a premature reward for a long-isolated nation still easing its way toward democracy.


Donta Rollins, aka Goldeneye, performs at Village Green Records. Rollins and other artists have been bringing hip-hop back into the local music scene.  PHOTO PROVIDED BY TRAVIS HARVEY

HIP-HOP NATION

Jay-Z vs. Nas. Tupac Shakur vs. Biggie Smalls. Ice Cube vs. N.W.A.