Suspected pirates captured after attacking U.S. Navy

A group of suspected pirates was captured Thursday after attacking a U.S. Navy frigate in the Indian Ocean.

CNN.com is reporting the USS Nicholas reported taking fire from a suspected pirate skiff west of Seychelles shortly after midnight local time. The Nicholas immediately pursued the skiff, which was eventually disabled. A boarding team from the Nicholas then captured and detained three people.

Two more suspected pirates were later captured from a confiscated "mother ship." The detainees will remain in U.S. custody on board the Nicholas until their disposition is determined.

Onondaga Lake Skatepark launches for the season

The Onondaga Lake Skatepark is opening for the season today at 11 a.m. with three sessions.

According to Syracuse.com, the park's hours will expand as the season progresses. Each session costs $3 and skatepark passes can be purchased at the Griffin Visitor Center. Monthly passes are $29, annual passes cost $99.

More information can be found at the park's website.

What they're saying about Syracuse recruit Fab Melo in McDonald's All-American game

It was East vs. West on Wednesday as top high school recruits played against each other in the McDonald's All-American game at Ohio State's Value City Arena.

Syracuse top recruit Fabricio De Melo played 19 minutes for the victorious West team, scoring two points on a slam dunk, as well as adding seven rebounds, four assists, and three blocks, according to Syracuse.com.

The 7-foot tall 265-pound center has created some buzz around college basketball experts. John Stovall of ESPN says Melo is ready to be an impact college center, while Joel Steiner of NBADraft.net says he will be perfect for the middle of the Syracuse zone and could lead the Big East in blocked shots.