Coins and medal found in mysterious West Point time capsule from 1820s
The military academy first thought the 200-year-old box was empty. Closer study revealed otherwise.
2023-08-31 09:17
Jacksonville shooting: DeSantis booed at vigil for victims of racist attack
Hundreds gathered on Sunday to remember the three victims of a racist shooting in the Florida city.
2023-08-28 19:53
India train fire: Gas canister sets off deadly explosion
The canister used by passengers to make drinks blew up, killing nine passengers, officials say.
2023-08-26 23:58
Georgia renames square after first black Civil War nurse
Susie King Taylor's name replaces pro-slavery former US vice-president John C Calhoun.
2023-08-26 04:54
California shooting: Four killed, six hurt in Cook's Corner bar
Six others have been wounded in the incident at Cook's Corner, a popular community hangout.
2023-08-25 01:20
US Supreme Court restores Biden 'ghost gun' rules - for now
The top court has allowed the rules - meant to rein in ghost guns - to remain during an appeal process.
2023-08-09 06:00
Newest national monument set to be created in Arizona
The plan, to be announced by Joe Biden later, will protect indigenous cultural sites and curb mining.
2023-08-08 23:20
Why has Ireland got so much surplus cash?
The Republic of Ireland is predicted to have a €65.2bn (£56.3bn) budget surplus by 2027.
2023-08-08 13:53
Surfer makes waves on Thames over plastic recycling
Merijn Tinga was inspired to embark on the five-week trip after finding a Lucozade bottle in Sweden.
2023-07-20 01:49
Twitter considers legal action over Threads app
Its owner Elon Musk says "competition is fine, cheating is not" a day after the rival app launches.
2023-07-07 06:56
Odisha train accident: Painful search for bodies a month after deadly India crash
At least 52 bodies remain unclaimed as families wait for closure.
2023-07-05 14:26