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American history up for auction as nation marks 250 years, rare founding documents up for grabs
As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, Christie’s in New York is offering Americans a chance to own pieces of the nation’s founding.
Coyote pulls off San Francisco Bay’s most daring swim to Alcatraz
A coyote was spotted swimming to Alcatraz Island earlier this month, the first time a coyote has been spotted there.
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Boro, a dog missing since Spain’s fatal rail accident, has been found
After back-to-back fatal train crashes sent shock waves through Spain, some good news arrived Thursday: Boro, the missing dog, was found.
Indonesian handprints are the oldest cave art found yet
Handprints on cave walls in a largely unexplored area of Indonesia may be the oldest rock art studied so far, dating back to at least 67,800 years ago.
Ryanair CEO dismisses Elon Musk’s idea of buying the airline as verbal feud escalates
The CEO of Ryanair on Wednesday dismissed Elon Musk's idea of buying the budget airline and shrugged off insults from the billionaire, in a war of words that erupted over installing Starlink systems on aircraft.
Former flight attendant used fake ID to pose as a pilot and take hundreds of free flights
A former flight attendant for a Canadian airline posed as a commercial pilot and as a current flight attendant to obtain hundreds of free flights from U.S. airlines, authorities said.
Mini-Sphere venue coming to National Harbor
Maryland leaders unveiled plans to build the nation's second Sphere in National Harbor, with Oxon Hill set to become home to a miniature version of the unique entertainment venue that opened in Las Vegas.
Metro sees 25-year-low in crime on bus and rail systems
Metro said that last year marked a 25-year low in crime on its rail and bus lines throughout the D.C. region.
WATCH: A look at the changes President Trump made to Washington in his first year
In his first year back in the White House, President Trump has left an indefinite mark on some of Washington, D.C.'s most historic spaces.
President Donald J. Trump Boulevard dedicated in Florida near Mar-a-Lago estate
President Trump said he is "tremendously" honored to see a four-mile stretch of road near his Florida home named after him.
Dancing in the aisles: New York restaurants could soon boogie legally
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, will direct the state's liquor officials to create a hybrid license that would allow for dancing in some restaurants.
Turkish Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Barcelona after ‘threat’ alert
A Turkish Airlines flight made an emergency landing Thursday at Barcelona's international airport after a passenger created an in-flight wireless network whose name contained a bomb threat, an airlines spokesperson said.
Private pilots’ revolt stalls post-crash air safety bill; debate heats up over equipment rule
Pushback from private aircraft owners has stalled passage of legislation that proponents say would help prevent a repeat of last year's tragic collision between a commercial jet and a Black Hawk helicopter at Reagan National Airport.
D.C. World War II Memorial will be closed off for months for lights upgrade
The World War II Memorial on the National Mall is closed off as crews work to replace and modernize its light fixtures.
Ancient Rome meets modern technology as tourists visit an ancient home via livestream tours
One of the best-preserved ancient Roman homes on the Palatine Hill is opening to the public for the first time, albeit via a livestreamed tour of its hard-to-reach underground frescoes and mosaics.
Democrat-run states want to monitor automobile mileage to reduce car use, raise revenue
States are advancing plans to monitor your mileage and eventually limit how much you drive.
Milan’s Catholic archdiocese brings Olympic values into parish life
Milan's Catholic leaders faced a choice when the city was selected to host the 2026 Winter Olympics.
