New DNA technology leads to identification of Revolutionary War soldier:

The peaceful pine forests of Camden, South Carolina, have spent centuries hiding a secret as old as America itself. In August 1780, British and American soldiers clashed there, leading to a terrible defeat for the Continental army.  Battlefield archaeologists Jim Legg and Steve Smith have been studying the site for decades, but recently, they made … Read more

Shoulder pain leads to Texas dad’s cancer diagnosis: “I was like, ‘Wait, what?'”

When Eric Dillon started feeling pain in his shoulder, he chalked it up to a strained rotator cuff.  A visit to an orthopedic doctor seemed to confirm it. Physical therapy and stretching helped. For the most part, the pain faded. Over the next two years, he’d feel the occasional discomfort, but changing his sleep position … Read more

Dangerous weather hampers firefighters and leads to fireworks bans in western US

Hot, dry and windy conditions are fueling a fast-moving wildfire in Utah, forcing the governor to declare an emergency and restrict fireworks as critical weather across the West gives way to mounting concerns that anything could cause a spark. Firefighters are facing more challenges on the ground from what fire managers and experts call unprecedented … Read more

Oyarzabal leads Spain to victory with 2-goal, 1-assist outing after lackluster World Cup debut

After a highly criticized World Cup debut, Spain’s Mikel Oyarzabal returned to Atlanta Stadium with a vengeance on Sunday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Oyarzabal, on Monday, became the first player since 1966 to fail to record a touch in the first 30 minutes of … Read more

Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George leads in Democratic primary for Washington, D.C., mayor

Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George holds nearly a 20-point lead in the Democratic primary for Washington, D.C., mayor, with 68% of the vote in. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion spoke with Lewis George about her vision for the nation’s capital. Source link

Earthquake off Cuba coast leads to reports of shaking in South Florida including Miami; no tsunami threat expected

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake off the northwest coast of Cuba led to reports of light shaking in Florida on Monday afternoon, including in South Florida. According to the United States Geological Survey, the magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck about 65 miles to the west-northwest of Mantua, Cuba – which is to the west of Havana. Shaking … Read more