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The sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis is widely known as a shark story—but the truth is much more horrifying.

Do you think you know everything about the good ol' U.S. of A.? These fascinating U.S. geography facts are guaranteed to blow ...

Save money, live better, travel more.E-scooter rider, 35, taken to hospital in serious condition By Star-Advertiser staff June 30, 2025 5 Paramedics responded at about 4 p.m. to the scene at 2025 ...

Geography is full of misconceptions—whether it's about borders, capitals, or famous landmarks, people get plenty of facts ...

Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, serving as acting governor while Gov. Josh Green is out of state, on Monday signed two bills into law ...

Virtually all of Minnesota’s municipal water systems continue to provide residents with drinking water that easily exceeds ...

NASA Odyssey orbiter snapped a first-ever image of a Mars volcano peeking above some clouds before dawn. It’s twice as tall as Earth’s largest volcano ...

Compact, challenging, and intellectually rewarding, the NYT mini Crossword today delivered its signature dose of fun. Whether ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Texas Hill Country is known for its landscapes, with shallow rivers winding among hills and through rugged valleys. But that geography also makes it one of the deadliest places in ...

Hawaii and 19 other states were granted a preliminary injunction Tuesday to prevent the dismantling of the federal Department of Health and Human Serv­ices, just as the Senate narrowly pa ...