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Mamdani-backed Claire Valdez faces backlash over past ‘abolish PreCheck,’ airline nationalization calls

June 28, 2026

Mamdani-backed Claire Valdez faces backlash over past ‘abolish PreCheck,’ airline nationalization calls

NY Assemblywoman Claire Valdez faces backlash after podcast clip resurfaces showing her calling to abolish TSA PreCheck and nationalize airlines.

Rare American Bible and founders’ letters trace faith’s role in birth of the nation

June 28, 2026

Rare American Bible and founders’ letters trace faith’s role in birth of the nation

Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., unveils rare artifacts including the first English-language Bible printed in America for the country's 250th anniversary.

Boy stumbles on strange beach object identified as rare 1.8M-year-old fossil

June 28, 2026

Boy stumbles on strange beach object identified as rare 1.8M-year-old fossil

An 11-year-old boy discovered an ancient elephant tooth from a species that lived 1.8 million years ago on a beach in Suffolk, England, reports say.

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on cruise controversies and wedding whispers

June 28, 2026

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on cruise controversies and wedding whispers

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of cruise controversies, wedding whispers and more.

Bedbug warning puts summer travelers on alert as top US hot spots are revealed

June 27, 2026

Bedbug warning puts summer travelers on alert as top US hot spots are revealed

Michigan ranks as the riskiest state for bedbug encounters, with Warren, Michigan, topping the list of U.S. cities, according to a new casino.ca report.

Pilot dead, 13 injured after small plane crashes into towering skyscraper

June 27, 2026

Pilot dead, 13 injured after small plane crashes into towering skyscraper

A small aircraft crashed into Beijing's tallest skyscraper, the 108-story CITIC Tower, prompting an information blackout from Chinese authorities.

Archaeologists in Israel uncover 1,700-year-old Roman-era statues buried face down

June 27, 2026

Archaeologists in Israel uncover 1,700-year-old Roman-era statues buried face down

Two marble statues dating back 1,700 years were discovered near Binyamina, Israel, in a Roman-Byzantine winepress during a railway construction dig.

Woman stalked by charging bear on morning dog walk captures terrifying encounter on camera

June 26, 2026

Woman stalked by charging bear on morning dog walk captures terrifying encounter on camera

Tense video shows a woman stalked by a large bear while walking her dog in a wooded area in Canada, charging and circling her for nearly two minutes.

Death of great-grandmother brutally killed on train triggers federal action

June 26, 2026

Death of great-grandmother brutally killed on train triggers federal action

Transportation Secretary Duffy says FTA is reviewing MARTA's safety plans and security spending after the alleged stabbing death of a great-grandmother.

Former youth pastor, Vegas yoga instructor charged in wife's mystery death kills himself in custody: officials

June 26, 2026

Former youth pastor, Vegas yoga instructor charged in wife's mystery death kills himself in custody: officials

Murder suspect David Vander Meer died in custody days after U.S. Marshals arrested him for allegedly killing his wife at Zion National Park.