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Archaeologists believe they’ve found site of Revolutionary War barracks in Virginia
Archaeologists believe they’ve found site of Revolutionary War barracks in Virginia

Archaeologists in Virginia have uncovered what is believed to be the remains of a military barracks from the Revolutionary War, including chimney bricks and musket balls indented with soldiers’ teeth.

House passes GOP bill to force President Biden to continue weapons transfers to Israel

House passes GOP bill to force President Biden to continue weapons transfers to Israel

The House on Thursday passed a Republican-led bill to condemn President Joe Biden's approach to Israel and force him to send arms shipments to the U.S. ally.

Teen who ate spicy tortilla chip died of high chile consumption and had a heart defect, autopsy says

Teen who ate spicy tortilla chip died of high chile consumption and had a heart defect, autopsy says

Harris Wolobah, a 10th grader from the city of Worcester, died on Sept. 1, 2023, after eating the chip manufactured by Paqui.

Dow Jones Industrial Average hits 40,000 for the 1st time

Dow Jones Industrial Average hits 40,000 for the 1st time

The Dow is now up about 6% so far this year.

Justice Department formally moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in historic shift

Justice Department formally moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in historic shift

The Justice Department has formally moved to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in a historic shift in generations of U.S. drug policy.

Uber unveils new shuttle service to save money getting to concerts, airports

Uber unveils new shuttle service to save money getting to concerts, airports

Uber Shuttle is a new way for riders to get to their favorite big events like concert venues or the airport for their next flight, without the dreaded surge pricing.

Woman fights to keep emotional support goose: ‘He’s the light of my day’

Woman fights to keep emotional support goose: ‘He’s the light of my day’

Angel Queener bought her goose, Blue, as a pet about 14 months ago, but he soon morphed into so much more, helping her with a list of mental health issues.

High schooler says she was turned away from prom for wearing a suit

High schooler says she was turned away from prom for wearing a suit

Sophie Savidge is a junior and has been at the school since second grade.

Slovakian prime minister in life-threatening condition after assassination attempt

Slovakian prime minister in life-threatening condition after assassination attempt

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico remains in life-threatening condition after being shot in the abdomen in an assassination attempt on Wednesday, government officials said.

Senate considers making Black Wall Street a national monument

Senate considers making Black Wall Street a national monument

More than 100 years after the nation's deadliest race massacre, the Senate is considering a bipartisan bill to grant national monument status to Greenwood, Oklahoma.

Barge hits a bridge in Texas, damaging the structure and causing an oil spill

Barge hits a bridge in Texas, damaging the structure and causing an oil spill

The bridge that leads to Pelican Island, north of Galveston, was struck by the barge when a tugboat backing out of a fuel storage operator next to the bridge lost control of two barges it was pushing.

Dad asks for prayers after 10-year-old son swept into storm drain

Dad asks for prayers after 10-year-old son swept into storm drain

Asher Sullivan, a fourth-grade student, was playing outside and helping family and neighbors clean up storm debris when he was swept away. He received medical attention, but never regained consciousness.

‘Disturbing’: Man seen spraying fuel on woman’s home before setting it on fire

‘Disturbing’: Man seen spraying fuel on woman’s home before setting it on fire

The Shoreline Police Department is still looking for a motive for the arson.

Barge hits a bridge in Galveston, Texas, damaging the structure and causing an oil spill

Barge hits a bridge in Galveston, Texas, damaging the structure and causing an oil spill

A bridge that leads to Pelican Island, located just north of Galveston, was hit by a barge around 9:30 a.m., said Ronnie Varela, with the Galveston’s Office of Emergency Management.

FBI, Homeland Security warn of possible threats to LGBTQ events, including Pride Month activities

FBI, Homeland Security warn of possible threats to LGBTQ events, including Pride Month activities

The announcement did not specify any locations or indicate the agencies were tracking any specific threats.

Biden and Trump accept CNN’s invitation to debate on June 27

Biden and Trump accept CNN’s invitation to debate on June 27

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have both accepted an invitation from CNN to debate on June 27, a historically early showdown that will set the tone for the final months of the 2024 campaign.

Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker rails against Pride month, working women in commencement speech

Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker rails against Pride month, working women in commencement speech

The three-time Super Bowl champion delivered the roughly 20-minute address Saturday at the Catholic private liberal arts school in Atchison, Kansas.

5-year-old Colorado girl dies after getting caught in swing set

5-year-old Colorado girl dies after getting caught in swing set

Aurora Masters died Saturday

Here’s where child care costs at least twice as much as rent

Here’s where child care costs at least twice as much as rent

Placing two kids at a child care center cost at least 25% more than the typical rent, on average, in every state in the US.

Boeing may be prosecuted after breaking safety agreement that prevented criminal charges for 737 crashes, US DOJ says

Boeing may be prosecuted after breaking safety agreement that prevented criminal charges for 737 crashes, US DOJ says

The US Justice Department on Tuesday notified Boeing that it breached terms of its 2021 agreement in which the company avoided criminal charges for two fatal 737 Max crashes.

Federal student loan interest rate will rise to highest level in 12 years

Federal student loan interest rate will rise to highest level in 12 years

The federal student loan interest rate will be 6.53% for undergraduate students, up from 5.5% for the current year. The interest rate has not been that high on any undergraduate loans since the 2012-13 school year.

The Latest | Defense expects cross-examination of Cohen to last through Thursday, transcript shows

The Latest | Defense expects cross-examination of Cohen to last through Thursday, transcript shows

Donald Trump’s fixer-turned-foe is returning to the witness stand for a bruising round of questioning from the former president’s lawyers.

Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama are voting to join the UAW. Here's what's at stake for workers nationwide.

Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama are voting to join the UAW. Here's what's at stake for workers nationwide.

A victory would hold significant implications, redoubling the union’s momentum as it seeks to organize a slew of additional plants throughout the South. A loss, however, could scare off workers at other facilities and derail the union’s success.

The final victim of the Barnsdall tornado has been found

The final victim of the Barnsdall tornado has been found

The family of Kenneth Wayne Hogue confirmed that his body has been found.

`Micropreemie’ baby who weighed just over 1 pound at birth goes home from Illinois hospital

`Micropreemie’ baby who weighed just over 1 pound at birth goes home from Illinois hospital

Nyla Brooke Haywood was delivered on Nov. 17 at just 22 weeks after her mother was diagnosed with pre-eclampsia, a dangerous high-blood pressure condition. She weighed 1 pound and 1 ounce, and was 11 inches long.

Miss USA’s and Miss Teen USA’s mothers speak out: ‘They were ill-treated, abused, bullied and cornered’

Miss USA’s and Miss Teen USA’s mothers speak out: ‘They were ill-treated, abused, bullied and cornered’

Days after their daughters’ decisions to relinquish their pageant titles, the mothers of former Miss USA Noelia Voigt and Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava are speaking out.