In this January 16, 2003 file photograph, space shuttle Columbia and its 7-member crew including Ilan Ramon, the first Israeli astronaut, lifts off from its Kennedy Space Center launchpad on a 16-day science mission. February 1, 2013 marks the 10-year anniversary when the aircraft broke apart after entering the Earth's atmosphere. (Red Huber/Orlando Sentinel/MCT)
NEWS

Three space station astronauts safely return to Earth

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.


NEWS

Three female suicide bombers die in failed attacks in Nigeria

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.






Water flows down the White River near McCulloch Park on Jan. 13. The water reached 9 feet around 4:30 p.m. Sunday afternoon. The river is experiencing minor flooding, according to the National Weather Service. DN PHOTO TAYLOR IRBY
NEWS

Indiana economic groups endorse Mounds Lake project

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.






Junior Jennifer Gilbert receives a high-five as she rounds third after her home run. The left fielder, Gilbert, set the Ball State single-season home run record with 19 in 2012-13. Gilbert also became the Mid-American Conference’s all-time career RBI leader on April 12. The Cardinal offense rallied around Gilbert’s play to claim a MAC-best batting average. DN FILE PHOTO JONATHAN MIKSANEK
SPORTS

Gilbert feels 'comfortable' in 2nd pro season

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.










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