New technology and new laws surrounding burial sites lead to the discovery of several mass graves across the Deep South. (June 14)
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Eagles players react to White House snub
Eagles players and officials made individual decisions to not go to the White House for a scheduled celebration of their Super Bowl title. Two players planned to make the trip to Washington before the visit was canceled by President Donald Trump. (June…
Labrador named Fred is dad to 9 ducklings
A labrador named Fred has adopted nine ducklings after their mother disappeared near Britain’s Stansted Airport. (May 24)
Today in History for May 6th
Highlights of this day in history: The hydrogen-filled airship Hindenburg explodes and crashes; Psychologist Sigmund Freud and actor-director Orson Welles born; Roger Bannister is the first athlete to run a mile in fewer than four minutes. (May 6)
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Charlize Theron gains 50 pounds for her latest role
At the Los Angeles premiere of her new drama “Tully,” Charlize Theron discusses how the film has helped her come to terms with the difficulties of parenting and why she wouldn’t put on a fat suit for the role. (April 19)
Syrian TV shows massive destruction in Ghouta
Syrian state-run TV broadcast drone footage shows widespread destruction in the Damascus suburbs of eastern Ghouta and Zamalka. (April 4)
Oscar nominees strike a pose
This year’s crop of Academy Award nominees, including Gary Oldman, Meryl Streep, Margot Robbie and Daniel Kaluuya, pose for the traditional “class photo” during the annual Oscar nominees’ luncheon in Beverly Hills. (Feb. 6)
At least 6 vehicles involved in fatal Mo. crash
One man is dead after he changed lanes suddenly in front of a tractor-trailer on a suburban St. Louis highway, causing a fiery chain-reaction crash involving at least six vehicles. (Jan. 23)
Neighbor: Parents of chained kids ‘standoffish’
Allegations that a couple kept their 13 children, including some adults, captive in their California home has surprised their neighbors. Kimberly Milligan says she was told the family had a dozen kids, but she never saw that many children. (Jan. 16)
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Self-driving car helps monitor your health
Automotive seating manufacturer, Adient showed off its autonomous concept car at the auto show in Detroit. (Jan. 16)