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March 11

Bird strike forces major airline to turn around after windshield is cracked midair

After a bird strike caused a cracked windshield and pressurization issues on a Boeing 737 flight to Jacksonville, a United Airlines flight safely returned to Newark.

March 11

Sewage spill in Potomac River crushes oyster industry as seafood season ramps up: 'It's devastating us'

A massive sewage spill that dumped 240 million gallons into the Potomac River continues to devastate the oyster industry, with buyers refusing shellfish.

March 11

Expert sounds alarm after study finds popular travel item carries far more bacteria than expected

Study finds passports carry far more bacteria than shoes or phones do during travel. The lab experiment revealed surprising hygiene risks in common travel items.

March 10

Hidden hazard at popular national park sparks urgent safety warning for spring breakers

The National Park Service warns of dangerous quicksand areas at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, spanning Arizona and Utah. Learn the warning signs.

March 10

Pizza before tomatoes? Ancient Rome's version of America's favorite food looked nothing like today's

A Budapest pizzeria has created an ancient Rome-inspired pizza with no tomatoes or mozzarella — featuring fermented fish sauce, olive paste and duck leg instead.

March 9

Archaeologists uncover gold-laden tomb filled with elite burial treasures from over 1,000 years ago

Archaeologists in Panama have uncovered a gold-laden burial dating back more than 1,000 years at the El Caño archaeological site in Coclé Province. Here are details.

March 8

Ancient ceramics, gold unearthed in 1,000-year-old tomb in Panama

New video from the El Caño archaeological site in Panama shows finely crafted ceramics discovered inside a newly excavated tomb dating back more than 1,000 years.

March 8

Dog walkers trigger archaeological race to preserve 2,000-year-old footprints in shifting sands

Dog walkers discovered rare 2,000-year-old footprints on a Scottish beach, sparking an urgent archaeological race and rescue before winter storms destroyed the site.

March 8

Rare, historic US documents traveling country on 'Freedom Plane' ahead of America's 250th anniversary

The National Archives has launched a nationwide tour transporting rare founding-era documents to cities across the United States ahead of America’s 250th anniversary.

March 7

Michigan local official asks for prayers after deadly tornado outbreak

Cass County board chairman Jeremiah Jones explains how his community is dealing with a deadly Michigan tornado outbreak on ‘Fox Report.’