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LIFESTYLE September 13, 2024

Meet the American who first planted apples in the colonies: William Blaxton, eccentric settler

William Blaxton, an eccentric loner and Anglican minister, settled Boston before the Puritans and Rhode Island before Roger Williams — and planted the first apple orchards in America.

Europe August 29, 2024

American archaeologist dies off Norway coast after replica Viking boat capsizes: reports

An American archaeologist is reportedly dead after a replica Viking boat she was sailing on with an expedition crew capsized off Norway on Tuesday.

Europe August 26, 2024

Iceland ice cave collapse kills 1 tourist, seriously injures another

A group of 25 tourists were touring an ice cave on Breidamerkurjokull glacier in southern Iceland on Sunday when falling ice killed at least one person.

LIFESTYLE July 12, 2024

Visiting a US national park this summer? Once there, don't do this or you'll be fined

The National Park Service preserves natural and cultural resources and prohibits visitors from picking wildflowers from its 429 parks nationwide with fines costing up to $250.

Exploring July 11, 2024

Co-founder of OceanGate, company that launched imploded Titanic submersible, plans 'portal to hell' mission

The founder of OceanGate, which operated the submarine to the Titanic that imploded last year, prepares for another underwater mission, this time to the "Portal of Hell."

History March 18, 2024

1,800-year-old artifact unearthed during routine construction 'a complete mystery'

A digger who found an 1,800-year-old artifact said, "I had a real shock as the digger bucket rolled over what I thought was a big stone to reveal a face."

LIFESTYLE March 1, 2024

On this day in history, March 1, 1872, majestic Yellowstone becomes America's first national park

Yellowstone National Park, a 2.2-million acre preserve of geological marvels and wildlife, became America's first national park on this day in history, March 1, 1872.

AIR AND SPACE February 4, 2024

Ocean exploration company's possible proof of Amelia Earhart's wrecked plane nearly vanished: report

An ocean exploration that believes it found the wreckage of Amelia Earhart's airplane about 16,000 feet below the surface of the Pacific Ocean nearly lost the images.

Turkey September 9, 2023

Turkish officials launch rescue of US researcher trapped in 3,000-foot cave

Rescue operations to retrieve stranded US researcher Mark Dickey are underway after doctors gave the greenlight to begin efforts Saturday.

Hunting September 6, 2023

Longest alligators in the US that broke American hunting records – officially and unofficially

Hunters in the southeastern U.S. have harvested alligators that measure over 10 feet. Some have even broken state records. Here's a look at some notable harvests.

GREAT OUTDOORS July 19, 2023

Florida man bitten by 7.5-foot alligator while snorkeling in water designated for swimming: 'Use caution'

A man who went snorkeling in the designated swimming area of Alexander Springs in Ocala National Forest was bitten by an alligator, authorities say.