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August 14, 2024

Stonehenge’s ‘altar stone’ originally came from Scotland and not Wales, new research shows

Scientists believed for more than a century that Stonehenge's central sandstone slab came from close to Wales, but new research shows that it matches sandstone formations of Scotland.

August 14, 2024

West Virginia governor blames politics for sudden bank auction of $50M resort amid key Senate bid

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice lashed out at Democrats and lienholders after a sudden announcement that the Greenbrier resort will be sold at auction in Lewisburg on Aug. 27.

August 14, 2024

Lightning strike at Arizona's Horseshoe Bend injures 2 tourists, National Park Service says

Two tourists have been injured after being struck by lightning at the Horseshoe Bend in Arizona's Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, officials say.

August 14, 2024

End-of-summer outdoor gear clearance: where to get your favorites before they’re gone

Popular brands like Coleman, Columbia and Mountain Warehouse are on sale during these end-of-season clearance events.

August 14, 2024

Toddlers in diapers stranded on highway after being ejected during crash: video

Two terrified toddlers in diapers were seen stranded on a Texas highway after being ejected during a major crash in Texas on Sunday.

August 13, 2024

California man dies of heat exposure after crashing car off embankment in Death Valley National Park

A man died of extreme heat exposure in California's Death Valley National Park earlier this month after crashing his car off a steep embankment.

August 13, 2024

Man dies after driving off embankment at Death Valley National Park in 119-degree heat

The National Park Services say a man died from heat exposure in Death Valley National Park after he drove his car off a 20-foot embankment. (FOX 11)

August 13, 2024

Pilot killed after crashing helicopter on roof of Australian hotel during unauthorized flight

A helicopter pilot was killed after crashing onto the roof of a hotel in the Australian city of Cairns during an unauthorized flight early Monday, authorities said.

August 13, 2024

'America's healthiest community' is small town near Washington, DC

A neighboring Washington, D.C., community has been named the healthiest in America. U.S. News data editor Julia Haines and Falls Church Director of Housing and Human Services Dana Jones discuss the results.

August 13, 2024

Black bear attacks child, 3, at campground near Yellowstone National Park

A 3-year-old girl has been mauled by a bear while inside her tent at a campground in Montana near Yellowstone National Park, officials say.