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In this year of America's 250th birthday, archaeologists and volunteers uncovered British gunflints, coins and the foundation of a treasury robbed by the Doan Gang in 1781.
Democratic House candidate Jack Schlossberg calls for an FTC investigation into reports that Hertz AI scans may be overcharging rental car consumers.
King Charles prepares for a high-stakes U.S. trip that could define his reign, with a historic address to Congress and a meeting with President Trump.
From Cuba's humanitarian crisis to empty EV plants, rising gas prices and global energy turmoil are reshaping the climate movement's political influence.
Operation Epic Fury reshapes the Middle East as dire predictions about China, Iran's proxies, and soaring energy prices fail to come to pass so far.
Agnes Gibboney, who lost her son in an illegal alien-involved shooting, rips Gov. Newsom and California Democrats over an immigrant legal defense bill.
The so-called gender wage gap shrinks to just cents on the dollar when accounting for women's career choices prioritizing family over demanding jobs.
Rep. Jamie Raskin and House Democrats opened an investigation into FBI Director Kash Patel over alleged drinking behavior reported by The Atlantic, which Patel denies.
FBI Director Kash Patel's $250 million lawsuit against the Atlantic over a report on his conduct has amplified the very allegations he sought to discredit.
Gov. Tim Walz signed Minnesota's "Grandparents' Happy Hour" law allowing nursing home residents to drink alcohol at facility-organized social events.
Federal immigration officials issued an ICE detainer for a Mexican national accused of sexual assault on a minor found giving birth the parking lot of a South Carolina hospital.
U.S. military launches new autonomous warfare command under SOUTHCOM to deploy unmanned systems in Latin America targeting narcoterrorist networks.
Lincoln Riley says he believes USC football has opened a championship window heading into his fifth season as head coach of the Trojans, despite critics' complaints.
Drake promoted his upcoming "Iceman" album while wearing a Packers jacket in Toronto in what appears to be a subtle jab at Bears QB Caleb Williams.
California Treasurer and candidate for Lt. Gov. Fiona Ma faces scrutiny for visiting a China-based school accused of diploma fraud after its founder donated to her campaigns.
Billionaire Michael Dell and wife Susan Dell become the first donors to give over $1 billion to UT Austin for a massive AI-powered medical campus.
Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama was placed in concussion protocol and ruled out of Game 2 against the Trail Blazers after a face-first fall to the court.
An employee conducting routine maintenance at Tokyo Dome City Attractions reportedly died after becoming trapped in the "Flying Balloon" ride mechanism.
An appeals court ruled that "Alligator Alcatraz" can stay open, finding that it did not need to comply with federal environmental review requirements.
DHS recognizes National Crime Victims Week by spotlighting crimes allegedly committed by illegal immigrants and resources for angel families.
Bills QB Josh Allen chugged a beer and banged a drum to fire up fans ahead of the Sabres game against the Bruins in their first playoff run in years.
The Southern Poverty Law Center was federally indicted on fraud charges, accused of funneling millions to paid informants in extremist organizations.
The DOJ announced the arrest of Charles Ford, accused of supplying the rifle used in the Shreveport mass shooting that left eight children dead.
FBI Director Kash Patel clashed with NBC reporter Ryan Reilly over his $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic during a news conference Tuesday.
SEC and Big Ten dominate the 2026 college football hardest schedules list, with Texas Longhorns projected to face the toughest slate in the country.