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March 1, 2024

On this day in history, March 1, 1872, majestic Yellowstone becomes America's first national park

Yellowstone National Park, a 2.2-million acre preserve of geological marvels and wildlife, became America's first national park on this day in history, March 1, 1872.

February 29, 2024

Dad with travel and aviation passion builds 737 flight simulator in his garage, took him 3 years

A man with love for travel built a flight simulator in his home garage after years of dreaming up the creation. Meet the tech guru who has left even airline pilots impressed.

February 29, 2024

English man creates life-sized 737 flight simulation in his garage

Alberto Rabuanelli has loved aviation since he was a little boy. Now, he’s completed a lifelong dream of having a flight simulation in his own home. See the impressive creation!

February 29, 2024

Ortega-led Nicaraguan government accused of abuses 'tantamount to crimes against humanity'

A U.N.-backed panel on Thursday accused the Nicaraguan government, led by Socialist President Daniel Ortega, of human rights abuses “tantamount to crimes against humanity."

February 29, 2024

WATCH: Tourists in Colombia left hanging after helicopter plummets shortly after takeoff

A tourist helicopter in Colombia crashed into a building moments after taking off — and all six people onboard survived the crash.

February 29, 2024

Haitian leader heads to Kenya in hopes of reviving anti-gang police force plans

Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry arrived in Kenya on Thursday in hopes of salvaging a proposal to deploy 1,000 police officers to the gang-ravaged Caribbean nation.

February 29, 2024

State in Brazil's Amazon rainforest reports over 2,000 wildfires in past month

Brazil's Roraima state, located in the Amazon rainforest, reported more that 2,000 wildfires in the past month, according to data released Thursday.

February 29, 2024

Spring is coming: Washington, D.C.'s iconic cherry trees will soon begin to bloom

Washington, D.C. is predicting a banner year for cherry blossoms, heralding the season with the Cherry Blossom Festival starting March 20. The Japanese Embassy remains involved.

February 29, 2024

Illegal Venezuelan immigrant held in Virginia prison on charges of sexually assaulting a minor, ICE says

Renzo Mendoza Montes — the Venezuelan national accused this week of sexually assaulting a minor — is being held in a Virginia jail, according to an ICE spokesperson.

February 29, 2024

Former Missouri school principal admits hiring hitman to kill pregnant teacher

Former St. Louis middle school principal Cornelius Green pleaded guilty to federal murder-for-hire charges in the death of third grade teacher Jocelyn Peters.