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VCU to create memorial for people, most of African descent, whose remains were dumped

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Virginia Commonwealth University will spend $3.6 million on a memorial for dozens of people, most of African descent, whose bodies were stolen from their graves, dissected by medical students and then dumped in a forgotten well. The Richmond school’s board of visitors voted Friday to fund what VCU calls the East Marshall Street Well Project, … Read more

Remains of 3 children found in Memphis may have been there for years, police say

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Authorities say they are investigating the discovery of unidentified remains of three children, believed to be between 3 and 7 years of age, in Memphis, that could have been there for years. At a news conference on Wednesday, Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn “CJ” Davis said a skull was found near a wooded area by someone … Read more

Remains of 3 children were likely in a wooded area ‘for several years’ before discovery, Memphis police say

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The remains of three young children, believed to be between the ages of 3 and 7, were discovered in Memphis after likely having been in a wooded area for years, officials announced Wednesday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. It’s believed the remains were in the … Read more

Strait of Hormuz remains closed, as Iran blames U.S. blockade

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Iran’s navy shut down the Strait of Hormuz just one day after declaring it open. Tehran is vowing the shutdown will continue until the U.S. blockade is lifted – another hurdle for continuing peace talks. Correspondent Charlie D’Agata reports from Tel Aviv, where a temporary truce between Israel and Lebanon has brought some calm for … Read more

Remains found in car submerged in Oregon river identified as family who mysteriously vanished in 1958

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DNA analysis has identified the remains found in a car in the Columbia River as those of an Oregon family that went missing in 1958 while on a trip to find Christmas greenery, authorities said Thursday. The state medical examiner’s office has identified parents Kenneth and Barbara Martin and their daughter Barbie from remains located … Read more

DNA proves remains found in the Columbia River are of a family missing since 1958

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CASCADE LOCKS, Ore. — DNA analysis has identified the remains found in a car in the Columbia River as those of an Oregon family that went missing in 1958 while on a trip to find Christmas greenery, authorities said Thursday. The state medical examiner’s office has identified parents Kenneth and Barbara Martin and their daughter … Read more

Family speaks out as single mom remains detained for nearly a month: “It doesn’t feel right”

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Family speaks out as single mom remains detained for nearly a month: “It doesn’t feel right” – CBS News Watch CBS News Shanelle Kaul exclusively spoke with the family of a single mother who has been detained by federal immigration officials for nearly a month. She worked in the country for decades as a courtroom … Read more

Iran’s nuclear enrichment remains sticking point in U.S. negotiations

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U.S. and Iranian officials met Saturday in Pakistan for direct negotiations, but the talks ended without an agreement. Vice President JD Vance, who was at the meeting, said the major sticking point is Iran’s refusal to give up its nuclear ambitions. CBS News’ Weijia Jiang has more. Source link

Texas mom’s remains discovered in a hidden grave decades after her disappearance

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Tiffani McInnis was a teenager in Texas when her mother, Kimberly Langwell, failed to return home from work, leaving her family searching for answers. More than 20 years later, detectives investigating the case received critical information that would finally reveal Langwell’s fate. Peter Van Sant has a preview. Source link