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What do you get when you mix a landfill and volunteers? A dino-mite discovery of 780,000-year-old fossils!
What do you get when you mix a landfill and volunteers? A dino-mite discovery of 780,000-year-old fossils! -
These volunteers turned a California landfill into a fossil goldmine.
After three students detained, Burlington leaders vote on free speech resolution
After three students detained, Burlington leaders vote on free speech resolution -
Burlington's leaders are set to vote on a resolution supporting free speech and dissent at Monday's City Council meeting.
VIDEO: Man sets off fireworks in restaurant ATM, causing explosion
VIDEO: Man sets off fireworks in restaurant ATM, causing explosion -
A man walked into a Chinese restaurant in Philadelphia, lit two fireworks and put them inside an ATM. The incident was caught on surveillance camera.
Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Chubby Checker and Soundgarden headline Hall of Fame class
Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Chubby Checker and Soundgarden headline Hall of Fame class -
First-time nominees Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker and Bad Company will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Harvard and Trump administration face off in court over threats to cut federal funds
Harvard and Trump administration face off in court over threats to cut federal funds -
Harvard's lawsuit challenges the Trump administration's $2.2 billion funding freeze
Firefighter-paramedic dies after being stabbed; woman charged
Firefighter-paramedic dies after being stabbed; woman charged -
A Kansas City firefighter-paramedic has died after being stabbed by a patient during a medical transport early Sunday morning, officials said.
Vermont chainsaw artist shows off skills at Maple Fest
Vermont chainsaw artist shows off skills at Maple Fest -
John Montage creates unique pieces of art out of wood in St. Albans Town.
Trial begins in Paris over 2016 jewel heist aimed at Kim Kardashian
Trial begins in Paris over 2016 jewel heist aimed at Kim Kardashian -
Kim Kardashian is set to testify in court
Massive power outage disrupts Spain and Portugal, affecting millions
Massive power outage disrupts Spain and Portugal, affecting millions -
A massive power outage affected Spain and Portugal, disrupting subway networks, traffic lights and ATMs
One dead, multiple injured in boat and ferry crash near Clearwater bridge
One dead, multiple injured in boat and ferry crash near Clearwater bridge -
One person has died and at least a dozen people were injured in Florida when a boat crashed into a ferry and then fled the scene off the Memorial Causeway Bridge.
Conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor set to start on May 7
Conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor set to start on May 7 -
Only cardinals under the age of 80 are allowed to vote in a papal election. There are currently 135 cardinals eligible to participate in the upcoming election.
Trump pushes for peace in 'critical week ahead' in Russia-Ukraine war
Trump pushes for peace in 'critical week ahead' in Russia-Ukraine war -
The Trump administration is urging Russia and Ukraine to finalize a deal this week, calling on both sides to "finish it off" or the U.S. may walk away from mediating peace.
How the economy looked in President Trump's first 100 days
How the economy looked in President Trump's first 100 days -
Nearly a hundred days into his second term, the Hearst Television Data Team analyzed movements in inflation and the stock market to gauge the current economic climate.
Ex-Memphis officers to face 2nd trial in beating death of Tyre Nichols
Ex-Memphis officers to face 2nd trial in beating death of Tyre Nichols -
The state trial begins for three officers accused in the beating death of Tyre Nichols