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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.
MUNCIE — A once-contaminated patch of land is now a park in downtown Muncie.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Health inspection reports show that fraternity and sorority houses at Indiana University are struggling to keep their kitchens clean.
Mid-American Conference Commissioner, John Steinbrecher, has signed a three-year extension through the 2019-20 academic year, announced by the league Monday.
MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — For the second straight year a central Indiana county leads the state in the highest number of illegal meth labs reported between January and April, according to statistics released by the Indiana State Police. Authorities discovered 68 methamphetamine labs in the four-month period in Delaware County, up from the 42 reported during the same time a year ago, The Star Press (http://tspne.ws/1Kdb58J ) reported. Noble County ranked second in the state with 24 meth labs this year, and only five of Indiana's other 90 counties had 20 labs or more. Scott O'Dell, who oversees the Muncie Police Department's narcotics unit, said Thursday he didn't think thatMuncie and Delaware County had more meth producers in the state.
CROWN POINT, Ind. (AP) — Strong storms with heavy rains and strong winds have swept through much of Indiana, causing flooding in some areas.
