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August 19

Trump calls Smithsonian 'OUT OF CONTROL' and orders sweeping review of all museums and programming

Trump orders sweeping Smithsonian review after blasting museums as “woke," vowing to reshape exhibits to emphasize unity, progress and American exceptionalism.

August 19

Tourists warned of rabies risk after bats infest cabins at national park

Health officials are sounding the alarm after hundreds of people were potentially exposed to rabies while staying in cabins at Grand Teton National Park.

August 19

Ancient Roman mosaic in Sicily reveals 'extraordinary' find resembling modern footwear

Archaeologists in Sicily uncovered a Roman mosaic of flip-flop sandals, a rare find at the UNESCO-listed Villa Romana del Casale. The villa is famous for its collection of Roman mosaics.

August 19

LIZ PEEK: Trump declares war on woke—and this beloved museum is in his crosshairs

Trump orders review of Smithsonian exhibitions to remove divisive narratives and promote American exceptionalism, targeting the institution's focus on race and racism

August 18

Newly released video shows Southwest pilot admitting to drinking 'three beers' before failed sobriety test

Newly-released bodycam video shows Southwest Airlines pilot David Allsop failing a field sobriety test at Savannah airport, violating FAA alcohol regulations before scheduled flight.

August 18

Ex-Southwest pilot arrested after failing field sobriety test before scheduled takeoff from Georgia

Newly released footage shows former Southwest Airlines pilot David Allsop failing a sobriety test shortly before the flight's scheduled takeoff in January. (Source: Savannah Airport Police)

August 18

Air France and KLM breach tied to hacker group

Authorities in France and the Netherlands have been notified. Meanwhile, impacted customers are being told to stay alert.

August 18

Oldest written reference to Moses may be revealed in ancient Egyptian desert inscriptions, researcher says

American-Israeli epigraphist interprets ancient inscriptions at Serabit el-Khadim that could be the oldest written mention of Moses, predating the Bible by centuries.

August 17

32 people rescued after ride malfunctions at Six Flags America

Emergency crews responded to Six Flags America in Maryland after 32 riders became stuck on a ride, completing a successful rescue operation Saturday afternoon.

August 17

Two vacationers drown at Carnival's new Bahamas private destination

Carnival confirms reports two drowning deaths at Celebration Key less than a month after the $600 million private island destination opened to customers.