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July 11, 2024

Coast Guard rescues blind hiker, guide dog stranded on sweltering hiking trail for days

The Coast Guard rescued a blind man and his guide dog Monday in southwest Oregon after they were stranded on a hiking trail for days in the heat.

July 11, 2024

Portions of New York City beach temporarily closed after shark spotted, NYPD drone footage reveals

A stretch of beach in Queens, New York, was closed Thursday afternoon after two sharks were spotted in the murky waters by law enforcement.

July 11, 2024

NYPD helicopter flies over NYC beach where shark spotted

Portions of Rockaway Beach in Queens, New York, were closed on Thursday afternoon after a shark was spotted by police.

July 11, 2024

Shark spotted in water at New York City beach

A shark was spotted in the waters off of Rockaway Beach in Queens, New York City, on Thursday afternoon. (@NYPDDaughtry)

July 11, 2024

Archaeologists uncover 250-year-old musket balls tied to American Revolution in Massachusetts

National Park Service archaeologists unearth five musket balls in Concord, Massachusetts, tied to the American Revolution and connected to the "shot heard round the world."

July 11, 2024

Yosemite rangers urge visitors to not bury this in national park: 'Let's keep things clean and classy'

Yosemite rangers are reminding visitors to dispose of any toilet paper they bring to the park, sharing photos of recent examples and warning against harming the environment.

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.

July 11, 2024

Woman swept out to sea off Japanese beach is rescued 37 hours later -- and 50 miles offshore

Japan's coast guard reported that a woman who was swept out to sea while swimming was rescued 37 hours later, having drifted more than 50 miles in the Pacific Ocean.

July 11, 2024

7 intriguing new foods at the 2024 Minnesota State Fair, including 'Grilled Purple Sticky Rice'

The Minnesota State Fair announced 33 new foods that will be sold this year at the event, including Grilled Purple Sticky Rice and Deep-Fried Ranch Dressing.

July 10, 2024

American Airlines plane blows tire moments before takeoff with visible smoke, flames in startling video

A video showed the moment an American Airlines aircraft lost a tire right before takeoff at Tampa International Airport, prompting the guests onboard to be deplaned.