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ScienceJune 12, 2026Archaeological dig at Battle of Bunker Hill site uncovers Revolutionary War artifactsArchaeologists are finding gun flints, musket balls, and ceramics in their search for the redoubt colonial soldiers built by hand at the Battle of Bunker Hill.
WeatherMay 19, 2026Nebraska ranchers struggle to recover from historic wildfires as drought worsens crisisThe Morrill Fire, the largest wildfire in Nebraska state history, is leaving a lasting impact. Some grazing pastures look more like the Sahara Desert, with little improvement since March.
LifestyleMarch 8, 2026South Carolina pastor describes evacuating members from Middle East after war broke out during Israel tripDozens of members of Calvary Chapel Summerville traveled to Israel to explore the Holy Land, but were stranded after Operation Epic Fury launched just hours before their flight home.
TravelOctober 22, 2025Some Vermont residents fed up with leaf-peepers as small towns taken over by touristsTourists have become so overwhelming in some parts of Vermont during autumn that residents are "basically paying out of pocket" to close roads, according to a local sheriff.
ScienceAugust 13, 2025Virginia Tech study shows dogs can detect invasive lanternflyCatching the spotted lanterfly early is key, but finding its eggs is no easy task. That’s where the dogs come in to help with their strong sense of smell.
U.S.June 30, 2025Former boxing coach says Kohberger never competed despite suspect's boastsPennsylvania witnesses challenge subpoenas for Bryan Kohberger murder trial in Idaho, citing hardships while judge upholds most requests despite personal and professional concerns
PoliticsJune 13, 2025Returned illegal Abrego Garcia pleads not guilty; judge yet to rule on pretrial custodyAfter nearly six hours of testimony in federal court Friday, alleged gang member Kilmar Abrego Garcia walked out of court without a judge's determination on custody.
PoliticsMay 29, 2025Judge to block Trump admin's Harvard foreign students banAn federal judge said Thursday that she plans to block the Trump administration from revoking Harvard's ability to enroll foreign students.
HealthFebruary 24, 2024To combat nursing shortage, universities create accelerated 12-month training programs: 'A win-win'Nurses can now enter the workforce more quickly than before. A new accelerated training program to combat the long-time nursing shortage is gaining popularity across the country.