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September 14

Archaeologists make 'significant' discovery near biblical pool where Jesus healed a blind man

Archaeologists discovered a nearly 2,800-year-old dam near Jerusalem's Pool of Siloam, the biblical site where Jesus healed a blind man as noted in the Gospel of John.

September 12

Archaeologists discover rare Christian artifact on remote island amid luxury resorts

Archaeologists recently uncovered a rare Christian cross at Sir Bani Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, linked to a monastery built between the 7th and 8th centuries.

September 11

Archaeologists stunned by rare medieval shoes and bags hiding under capital city

Norwegian researchers unearthed thousands of well-preserved leather objects from the 13th-15th centuries in Oslo's Bjørvika district, revealing insight into medieval fashion.

September 10

Las Vegas casinos ditch live dealers for electronic games amid ongoing tourism decline

Golden Gate Hotel & Casino eliminates live dealers in favor of electronic table games as Las Vegas adapts to changing visitor preferences and a tourist decline.

September 10

US tourists explain how they boarded a wrong flight after their experience went viral

Hannah Kraft and Brittney Dzialo join 'America's Newsroom' to explain how they mistakenly boarded a flight to Tunisia in North Africa while attempting to travel to Nice, France. 

September 10

2,000-year-old Roman hall plus Christian symbols unearthed in biblical city from Book of Revelation

Recent excavations in the Turkish ruins of Laodicea reveal unique pentagonal Roman council hall with Christian etchings. The hall dates back some 2,000 years.

September 10

America's national parks are at a crossroads. Here's how Congress can protect them

The Legacy Restoration Fund expires in September 2025, prompting lawmakers to introduce the America the Beautiful Act to continue vital national park investments.

September 9

Religious leaders oppose construction of mega resort at sacred holy site

Egypt plans to build a mega resort at Mount Sinai, the biblical site where Moses received the Ten Commandments, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

September 9

Colorado man dies after car drives over rim of Grand Canyon National Park

A 27-year-old Colorado man died Sunday after his car went over the rim at Grand Canyon National Park and plunged 300 feet below the South Kaibab Trailhead.

September 9

Elite Roman family's ancient treasure unearthed in ruins of fire-scorched dwelling

Ancient Roman coins and ornaments were recently unearthed from a wealthy family's home in Histria. The treasure is now housed at Romania's National History Museum collections.