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Ancient 'dirt ant' discovery rewrites history of mysterious species
A tiny fossil preserved in 16 million-year-old amber revealed an extinct Caribbean species that mastered the art of camouflage.
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April 16, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Oldest known survivor of the Pearl Harbor attack dies at age 106
Vaughn P. Drake Jr., a Kentuckian believed to be the oldest survivor of the Dec. 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, has died at the age of 106, according to his family.
April 16, 2025 at 11:49 AM
April 16, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Oldest known survivor of the Pearl Harbor attack dies at age 106
Vaughn P. Drake Jr., a Kentuckian believed to be the oldest survivor of the Dec. 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, has died at the age of 106, according to his family.
April 16, 2025 at 11:41 AM
April 10, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Titanic's final 6.3 seconds: Documentary shares what new technology reveals
An unprecedented two-year scanning project has produced the first-ever "digital twin" of the Titanic wreckage, offering new insights into the 1912 disaster.
April 10, 2025 at 9:58 AM
April 8, 2025 at 8:40 PM
NPS restores Harriet Tubman feature on webpage after criticism over removal
Tubman’s photo and quote have been added back to the page after two months.
April 8, 2025 at 8:40 PM
March 31, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Scientists discover 'legless, headless wonder' that predated the dinosaurs
Paleontologists are marveling over a unique fossil of a specimen that pre-dated the dinosaurs, according to new research.
March 31, 2025 at 10:16 PM
March 27, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Woman finds alleged $12 Renoir drawing at Pennsylvania auction
A Pennsylvania woman paid $12 for artwork that could be an original piece by French impressionist Pierre-Auguste Renoir.
March 27, 2025 at 2:12 AM
March 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Daughter of 1st Black Marine: It's 'unbelievable' to see 'my dad caught up in DEI'
Alfreda Masters said she finds it "unbelievable" that the webpage honoring her father's service has been taken down as a part of DEI scrubbing at the Pentagon.
March 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM
March 26, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Woman’s $12 purchase could be a Renoir masterpiece
Heidi Markow, owner of a Pennsylvania antique store, appears to have found an original work by French impressionist Pierre-Auguste Renoir.
March 26, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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Einstein's blackboard: Why this hidden treasure is tucked away at a UK university
A blackboard at a U.K. university is believed to be the only one of its kind that has both Albert Einstein's scientific notations and his signature.
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Dozens of dinosaur footprints found at Australian school, scientists say
Dozens of dinosaur footprints embedded in a boulder were found hiding in plain sight at an Australian school, according to researchers.
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Exploring a 130-year-old shipwreck in Lake Superior
Explorers have discovered the wreck of a cargo ship, the Western Reserve, that sank in a storm over 130 years ago in Lake Superior.
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1st look at a new discovery at the Alamo
As the Alamo undergoes restoration in honor of the 189th anniversary of the battle's end, "GMA" shares an exclusive look at an unexpected find that's aiding the process.
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WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday with 100 candles on cake
A World War II veteran is marking his 100th milestone birthday this February.
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WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday
Felix Maurizio celebrated the milestone with a small party and a big cake topped with 100 candles.
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Ancient Egyptian royal tomb discovered, first one in over 100 years
Egypt announced that an ancient tomb was recently discovered, marking the first such royal tomb uncovered in over 100 years, said its Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
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Egypt uncovers first royal tomb in over 100 years
Egypt announced that an ancient tomb was recently discovered, marking the first such royal tomb uncovered in over 100 years, said its Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
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'Exceptionally rare' fossil of iconic species found with soft tissue still intact
The discovery of a well-preserved fossil is helping researchers learn more about an iconic Jurassic-period species.
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Ruby Bridges discusses her new book, teacher who changed her life
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with civil rights activist Ruby Bridges about her latest book, “Ruby Bridges: A Talk With My Teacher.”
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Fish species thought to be extinct for 85 years rediscovered
Researchers have rediscovered a rare fish species presumed to be extinct after it was not seen for more than eight decades.
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Over 160 unexploded bombs from World War II found under children's playground
Over 160 unexploded practice bombs dating all the way back to World War II have been discovered underneath a children’s playground in the United Kingdom, officials said.
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Classified JFK assassination files could be released soon. Here's why
JFK assassination files are one step closer to possible public release per a President Trump executive order to declassify them.
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2,000-year-old Greek marble statue found discarded in the trash, police say
Greek authorities investigating the statue's mysterious appearance say it dates back to the Hellenistic period between 323 B.C. and 31 B.C.
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New Orleans official gives update on historic snowstorm on Gulf Coast
Collin Arnold, New Orleans Homeland Security Director, talks about the once-in-a-lifetime snowstorm that hit the Gulf Coast this week.
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Local landmarks lost and damaged by raging Los Angeles fires
As fires continue to burn through Southern California, some of the region's landmarks have been burned or destroyed by the blazes.
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Prehistoric mastodon jaw found in backyard of New York home
A backyard in Orange County, New York, became the site of an incredible discovery of a complete mastodon jaw -- the first find like it in New York in more than 11 years.
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Neanderthals likely began 'mixing' with modern humans later than previously thought
Scientists have pinpointed a time frame in which Neanderthals began "mixing" with modern humans, based on DNA of early inhabitants of Europe.
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Remembering Motorcycle Mary
Mary McGee, who became the first woman to compete in grueling motocross races in the U.S. and internationally, died this week at age 87.
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Capt. Lacie Hester shot down an Iranian fleet of drones. She earned the Silver Star
The Air Force's first female airman received the Silver Star for her role in shooting down dozens of Iranian drones headed to Israel.
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Malcolm X's family files $100 million lawsuit, claims cover-up of his murder
Malcolm X’s daughter and her lawyers announced they filed a $100 million lawsuit against the US government on Friday for the assassination of the Black resistance leader.
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Well-preserved remains of saber-toothed kitten found frozen in Russian tundra
Scientists have discovered a pristine fossil of a mummified saber-toothed kitten that had been frozen in the Russian tundra for about 37,000 years.
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Survivor of Tulsa Race Massacre celebrates her 110th birthday
Lessie Benningfield Randle, one of the two last known living survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre, celebrated her 110th birthday on Nov. 10.
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The alleged plot to steal Elvis’ Graceland
ABC News’ Josh Margolin explains how Elvis Presley’s only child, Lisa Marie Presley, was used in a fraud scheme to steal the King of Rock and Roll’s iconic Graceland home.
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Members of 'Little Rock Nine' reflect on 70 years since Brown v. Board of Education
The "Little Rock Nine" were the first African American students to attend Little Rock Central High School following Brown v. Board.
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Tropicana Hotel imploded after 67 years on Las Vegas Strip
The historic hotel and casino in Las Vegas was imploded in a controlled blast overnight to make way for a new ballpark for the Las Vegas Athletics.
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US WWII bomb explodes at Japanese airport
A U.S. bombshell, likely dropped during WWII, exploded near a runway at a Japanese airport, causing nearly 90 flight cancellations.
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US WWII bomb explodes at Japanese airport
A U.S. bombshell, likely dropped during WWII, exploded near a runway at a Japanese airport, causing nearly 90 flight cancellations.
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A Vietnam War pilot vanished over 50 years ago. His remains have just been identified
The remains of a Vietnam War pilot who went missing while flying over the jungles of Vietnam in 1972 have finally been found and identified more than 50 years later.
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Fossil site found by happenstance likely to produce several new dinosaur species
A new species of dinosaur has been identified more than a decade after a large number of ancient skeletons were found in Spain
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New species of titanosaur identified amid group of ancient skeletons found in Spain
Researchers expect to find more fossils and more new species from the same site.
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Titanic photo expedition reveals 'significant' changes to shipwreck, new discoveries
Among the discoveries in the July mission, was a "significant" change to the Titanic's silhouette.
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New images of Titanic revealed
A recent underwater expedition revealed the railing on the ship’s bow has fallen off after 112 years as well as images of the Diana of Versailles statue that was on display in first class.
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4-year-old boy accidentally smashes 3,500-year-old jar at museum
A 4-year-old boy accidentally smashed a Bronze Age jar during a visit to a museum in Israel on Friday, the museum said.
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A rare landing on the south pole of the moon led to this scientific discovery
There was once a magma-filled ocean on the south pole of the moon, scientists recently discovered after analyzing lunar soil.
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Meet Gnatalie: Paleontologist discusses preparing new dinosaur species for display
Nate Smith talks about Gnatalie, believed to belong to the herbivore species of long-neck dinosaurs, before her Los Angeles debut.
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Exploring life at a Japanese internment camp through lens of a woman who was there
ABC News' Juju Chang travels to Camp Amache, a former Japanese internment camp, and speaks with Carlene Tinker, a Camp Amache survivor, about her experience as a prisoner there.
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Pompeii archaeologists discover remains of 2 bodies with 'cache of treasure'
The discovery was made in Region IX, Insula 10 in Pompeii, as a part of a larger excavation to secure the edge of the ancient site.
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Ed Helms talks new podcast season based on historical mistakes
ABC News' Trevor Ault speaks with comedian Ed Helms about season two of his award-winning podcast "Snafu," based on the burglary that exposed J. Edgar Hoover's secret illegal FBI program.
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ABC News' Pierre Thomas visits plantation where his family was enslaved
ABC News is the "10 Million Names" project's exclusive media partner, which helped ABC News' Pierre Thomas trace his West Virginia roots.
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Complex life forms may have existed 1.5 billion years earlier than believed: Study
A team of researchers challenged the belief that complex life forms first emerged on Earth 635 million years ago, saying life may have existed 1.5 billion years before.
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