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Newly discovered dinosaur species is only green fossil ever found, to be displayed in LA

July 15, 2024

Newly discovered dinosaur species is only green fossil ever found, to be displayed in LA

A newly discovered sauropod species is going on display in the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles. Its fossilized skeleton is the only one found on the planet whose bones are green.

Harley-Davidson Museum to be site of GOP event in US motorcycle mecca Milwaukee

July 13, 2024

Harley-Davidson Museum to be site of GOP event in US motorcycle mecca Milwaukee

Harley-Davidson draws attention and its museum will be the site of an event for GOP delegates as the Republican National Convention rolls into the motorcycle company's hometown of Milwaukee.

10 volunteer opportunities to take advantage of this summer

July 11, 2024

10 volunteer opportunities to take advantage of this summer

Volunteering not only helps those in need, it also can fill you with a sense of enormous pride. There are many unique ways to volunteer your time this summer.

On this day in history, July 9, 1828, American painter Gilbert Stuart dies at age 72

July 9, 2024

On this day in history, July 9, 1828, American painter Gilbert Stuart dies at age 72

Painter Gilbert Stuart, whose distinctive style is the way millions of Americans view the Founding Fathers and other key figures, died on this day in history, July 9, 1828.

Biden to award Medal of Honor to Union soldiers in 'one of the earliest special operations' in Army history

July 3, 2024

Biden to award Medal of Honor to Union soldiers in 'one of the earliest special operations' in Army history

President Biden is to posthumously award the Medal of Honor to two Union soldiers who stole a Confederate train during the Civil War and then destroyed railroad tracks and telegraph lines.

Theodore Roosevelt's stolen pocket watch recovered by FBI after it was missing for 37 years

June 28, 2024

Theodore Roosevelt's stolen pocket watch recovered by FBI after it was missing for 37 years

President Teddy Roosevelt's pocket watch, gifted by his sister, was stolen in 1987. Recently, National Park Service special agents and FBI investigators located the historic piece.

Helen Keller's birthplace, Ivy Green, is key travel destination for fans of 'The Miracle Worker'

June 27, 2024

Helen Keller's birthplace, Ivy Green, is key travel destination for fans of 'The Miracle Worker'

Helen Keller's birthplace in Tuscumbia, Alabama, Ivy Green, is a travel destination for many and the central location for performances of the award-winning play "The Miracle Worker."

Mighty Muscle Shoals, Alabama flexes its legacy as birthplace of global music and miracles

June 20, 2024

Mighty Muscle Shoals, Alabama flexes its legacy as birthplace of global music and miracles

Hit-making Muscle Shoals, Alabama and session musicians The Swampers were immortalized in rock-anthem "Sweet Home Alabama." The region is also the birthplace of W.C. Handy and Helen Keller.

D-Day veterans' stories live on through AI at the National World War II Museum

June 6, 2024

D-Day veterans' stories live on through AI at the National World War II Museum

The number of World War II veterans is decreasing by the year. The National World War II Museum is using artificial intelligence to help some veterans' stories "live on."

Turkish official challenges British claim on Parthenon sculptures' ownership

June 5, 2024

Turkish official challenges British claim on Parthenon sculptures' ownership

A Turkish official's doubt on Britain's evidence for legally acquiring the 2,500-year-old Parthenon Marbles has reignited a longstanding cultural dispute.