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May 31, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Exploring centuries-old Kabuki theater in Japan and their booming Kawaii culture
ABC News’ Juju Chang alongside Broadway’s Don Darryl dives into the culture of Japan with a rare glimpse inside the world-renowned Kabuki theater, Kabukiza.
May 31, 2025 at 1:32 AM
May 29, 2025 at 10:09 PM
85-million-year-old fossils found in North America reveal new species of sea monster
A prehistoric sea monster never-before-known to man was hunting prey in North America 85 million years ago, fossils found decades ago in Canada reveal.
May 29, 2025 at 10:09 PM
May 28, 2025 at 12:24 PM
After 15-year battle, Harvard agrees in settlement to relinquish early slave photos
Harvard University will relinquish 175-year-old photographs believed to be the earliest taken of enslaved people
May 28, 2025 at 12:24 PM
May 28, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Berlin presents bid to rehost Olympics with 100th anniversary of 1936 Games looming
Berlin has formally presented its bid to rehost the Olympic Games
May 28, 2025 at 3:26 AM
May 27, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Scientists date the oldest known tools made from whale bones to 20,000 years ago
Scientists have pinpointed the oldest known evidence of humans making tools from whale bone
May 27, 2025 at 3:35 PM
May 21, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Evidence of 30-foot ancient sea monster found in US
Geologists working on surveying land in Mississippi stumbled upon an incredible find: the fossil of an ancient marine apex predator considered a "sea dragon" of the time.
May 21, 2025 at 2:06 AM
May 16, 2025 at 4:26 PM
$27 copy of Magna Carta turns out to be the real thing
An original copy of the Magna Carta has been discovered in the archives at Harvard University.
May 16, 2025 at 4:26 PM
May 14, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Fossils of ancient arthropod shocked paleontologists but not for its 3 eyes
Paleontologists have discovered that a three-eyed sea moth predator lived on Earth half a billion years ago
May 14, 2025 at 9:18 PM
May 13, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Egypt recovers trove of smuggled ancient artifacts from the US, officials say
Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced this week it had successfully recovered a rare trove of smuggled artifacts from the United States.
May 13, 2025 at 11:10 PM
May 13, 2025 at 9:48 PM
US returns 25 smuggled ancient artifacts to Egypt, officials say
Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced this week it had successfully recovered a rare trove of smuggled artifacts from the United States.
May 13, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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Black female WWII unit, 'Six Triple Eight,' receive congressional honor
The battalion was presented with the Congressional Gold Medal, with two surviving members watching with their families at home and more than 300 descendants at the U.S. Capitol for the ceremony.
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Only Black female WWII unit receives Congressional Gold Medal
Only Black female WWII unit receives Congressional Gold Medal.
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Only Black female WWII unit receives Congressional Gold Medal
The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion received the high honor Tuesday.
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Fisherman finds historic artifacts using high-powered magnet
Evan Woodward, founder of Baltimore’s Magnet Fishing Club, combines his archaeological hobby with the mission of cleaning up his hometown.
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Marking 30 years since Oklahoma City Bombing
Ceri Isfryn, director of National Geographic's "Oklahoma City bombing: One day in America," shares how the docuseries honors the legacy of the tragic attack that took place thirty years ago.
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Hidden in amber: Ancient 'dirt ant' rewrites evolutionary history
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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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