France 19 hours ago French lawmakers vote to condemn 1961 massacre of Algerian protesters The French National Assembly voted Thursday to condemn the brutality of a 1961 police crackdown on Algerian protesters, which left about 120 people dead.
Obituary 3 days ago Martin Greenfield, celebrity tailor and Holocaust survivor, dead at 95 Martin Greenfield, the celebrity tailor who immigrated to the United States after surviving the Holocaust, has died at the age of 95, his sons announced on social media
North Carolina 6 days ago NC Supreme Court declines challenge to Confederate monument's removal The North Carolina Supreme Court declined Friday to revive a challenge to the city of Asheville's decision to remove a monument to Civil War-era Gov. Zebulon Vance.
Amphibians 6 days ago Creature named after Kermit the Frog offers clues on amphibian evolution, scientists say Texas scientists say that a fossilized skull dating back 270 million years was named Kermitops gratus after the beloved Muppet character Kermit the Frog.
LIFESTYLE March 21 Ancient shipwrecks, artifacts dating as early as 3000 BC uncovered by underwater researchers Archaeologists recently completed a survey of the Greek island of Kasos, according to The Greek Ministry of Culture. Ancient artifacts and multiple shipwrecks were found underwater.
New Jersey March 21 Historic USS New Jersey crosses the Delaware, en route to Philadelphia for repairs The USS New Jersey has set sail for Philadelphia from nearby Camden, where it has been docked since 2000, and is set to undergo two months' worth of maintenance work.
New Hampshire March 21 Judge tosses suit against New Hampshire for removing historical marker dedicated to Communist Party leader A judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging New Hampshire's removal of a historical marker dedicated to the late Concord-born U.S. Communist Party leader Elizabeth Gurley Flynn.
History March 21 Highlighting Amelia Earhart's most memorable flights and her fearlessness during Women's History Month Flights including the journey across the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and her attempt at flying around the world, are some of the most memorable of Amelia Earhart's time.
Veterans March 21 Pearl Harbor survivor, 1 of the last remaining, dies at 102 Richard C. "Dick" Higgins, a survivor of the Pearl Harbor attack, has died at the age of 102 in Bend, Oregon. Higgins was one of the few remaining survivors.
LIFESTYLE March 20 Metal detectorist stumbles upon rare medieval pilgrim badge A Polish metal detectorist recently found a medieval pilgrim's badge made from lead and alloy. The badges were worn by pilgrims to distinguish themselves and ward off evil.