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Over 200 U.S. Army Rangers scaled the cliffs of Pointe du Hoc on D-Day to destroy German long-range guns stationed at the top. Less than half remained standing after two days of fighting.

Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to misleading regulators in connection with the deadly crashes of two 737 Max jets. But that deal with the DOJ has not quieted the anger of crash victims’ families.

Reenactors and world leaders converge this week for World War II commemorations in Normandy, where Ukraine looms large.

The media personality and socialite is crusading against abuse of teens at treatment facilities and wants California legislators to pass a bill.

The seven states that use water from the Colorado River have proposed competing plans for how it should be managed after 2026. Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming have one plan in mind. California, Arizona and Nevada have a different idea. The states primarily disagree about the how to account for climate change and how to release water from Lake Powell.

Is there archaeological evidence that giant, human-like creatures once walked the Earth? Did the Lost Tribes of Israel visit New Mexico, etching the Ten Commandments into a boulder? Did Native Americans encounter visitors from other planets, painting images of space-suited aliens on canyon walls in Utah? Have archaeologists discovered the far western outpost of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh, not in Egypt but in California? This lecture will reveal the truth underlying these ancient mysteries and many more. Spoiler: The answer to each of them is a resolute “no!” Nevertheless, the stories behind false claims about the ancient past are fascinating and occasionally a little hilarious. As a bonus, we will tell you how you can personally visit these places and see them for yourselves. About the Presenter: Ken Feder, PhD is professor emeritus of Anthropology at Central Connecticut State. His primary research interests include the archaeology of the native peoples of New England and the analysis of public perceptions about the human past. He has served as a talking head on numerous television documentaries about the human species and authored several books on the subject. Please visit here for additional information about the event. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

After he didn't make the debate stage, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign announced counter programming that will see the candidate answer questions simulcast with the live presidential debate.

The rulings from Kansas and Missouri federal judges put on hold the federal government helping many of the intended borrowers ease their loan repayment burdens starting July 1.

This week Maryland Gov. Wes Moore pardoned 175,000 people with marijuana convictions. But some advocates say pardons might not be enough to remove the barriers faced by people with a criminal record.

Former National Geographic photographer details his struggles with mental health while climbing the world's mountains