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April 24

Unexploded mortar shell from bloodiest battle in country's history unearthed after nearly 280 years

Archaeologists uncovered an unexploded mortar shell at Scotland's Culloden Battlefield, the site of the bloodiest battle in Scottish history. Here are details and photos.

April 23

English nature festival makes the important clarification that it is not for nudists

The Cumbria Nature Festival posted on Facebook clarifying it is for naturalists, not naturists, and that clothing is mandatory at the UK event.

April 23

Bachelorette party goes too far and tourist damages Italian statue trying to touch its 'private parts'

A tourist at a bachelorette party allegedly scaled Florence's Fountain of Neptune to grab the statue's private parts, damaging the historic artwork.

April 23

Hiker stumbles on human skull in iconic desert as mystery grows and detectives open homicide probe

A human skull found in the remote Southern California desert near Twentynine Palms has sparked a homicide investigation by San Bernardino County deputies.

April 23

NTSB report details how controller decision and tech failures led to deadly runway collision

The preliminary NTSB report on the deadly LaGuardia Airport runway collision found failures in air traffic control, communications and safety systems.

April 23

Hotel guest says 'free' amenities are a hidden fee trap costing travelers tons of extra money

On TikTok, a traveler is warning others to double-check their hotel room amenities after discovering toiletry items on display at a location were not free but cost extra money.

April 23

'Hero' father drowns saving his 12-year-old son from rip current at popular beach destination, family says

Jason DeGray died a hero after jumping into a deadly rip current at Cocoa Beach to save his son, his family said. A stranger who tried to help also lost her life.

April 23

Abandoned resort of Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, other Hollywood stars returns with $298 million remake

A historic Lake Tahoe resort linked to Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe is planning a 2027 comeback after over a decade of closure, developers say. Fox News Digital has the details.

April 23

Shocking discovery in Florida warehouse leaves officials searching for what went wrong

At least 31 sloths reportedly died in a Florida warehouse under Sloth World Orlando's care, with the state's fish and wildlife group citing cold exposure and transport stress.

April 23

Long-lost soldier's grave discovered at remote US national park after 150 years

Archaeologists at Dry Tortugas National Park located the grave of a 19th-century Army private, the only known service member buried inside Fort Jefferson.