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July 27, 2023

NYC beachgoers spring into action after hearing teens 'screaming' in water

A teenage swimmer was saved at New York City's Coney Island Beach on Thursday, while a separate teen is still missing and police are searching for him.

July 27, 2023

El Salvador passes new rules allowing mass trials for accused gang members in crackdown effort

El Salvador's congress passed a series of new rules aimed at accelerating the legal process for accused gang members in mass trials, as part of President Nayib Bukele's campaign.

July 27, 2023

Colorado sheriff warns hikers of naked sexual predator targeting women along trails

Deputies in Jefferson County, Colorado, are searching for a suspect believed to have confronted multiple women walking alone on trails.

July 27, 2023

Body found near Switzerland's Matterhorn identified as German hiker missing since 1986

The remains of a 38-year-old German hiker missing since 1986 have been found on the Theodul glacier, which rests in the shadow of the Alps' iconic Matterhorn.

July 27, 2023

150-foot bologna sandwich unveiled at Pennsylvania fair

A 150-foot-long Lebanon bologna sandwich purportedly among the world's largest was created Tuesday night at Pennsylvania's Lebanon Area Fair.

July 27, 2023

United installs Braille signs in a dozen planes, will retrofit entire fleet before 2027

United Airlines said Thursday it plans to retrofit almost all of its planes with Braille markings by the end of 2026 as part of a new accessibility push.

July 27, 2023

From Florida to California, the most popular vacations in America to book right now

Take a look at the most popular U.S. travel destinations of summer 2023. From the beaches of Florida to the city-scene of Nashville, there is something for everyone.

July 27, 2023

Last of nearly 100 whales beached in Australia euthanized despite massive attempted rescue effort

The Western Australia Parks and Wildlife Service said the last of nearly 100 pilot whales that beached themselves were euthanized Wednesday afternoon.

July 26, 2023

Father captures rare breach of three synchronized whales off Cape Cod on birthday trip: 'Icing on the cake'

A family's fishing trip to Cape Cod, Massachusetts was memorable after they captured three synchronously breaching whales off the coast.

July 26, 2023

Australian swimmer Mollie O'Callaghan sets world record in women's 200-meter freestyle despite knee injury

Australian swimmer Mollie O'Callaghan set a new world record in the women's 200-meter freestyle at the world championships on Wednesday.