Sunday, October 25, 2026 9:49 AM ET
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In 1905, a copper rush created Chloride City in Death Valley; within a year, the settlement had become a ghost town18 minutes ago
Trump's 250-foot Washington triumphal arch could begin construction Nov. 5; three veterans and an architectural historian have asked a federal judge to stop work without congressional approval41 minutes ago
US - Oct 25, 2026 - US midterms 2026: Meet Suhas Subramanyam, Indian-origin Democrat who served as advisor to Barack Obama18 minutes ago
A Wisconsin dairy farmer sprained his ankle and began sculpting; 15 years later, Nick Engelbert had transformed his farmhouse into Grandview, with over 40 statues and colourful decorations18 minutes ago
A 24-year-old US Coast Guard swimmer spent two hours in darkness and 6-to-8-foot waves rescuing 16 people from the Pacific off Mexico; 11 others remain missing after the October 16 boat disaster1 hour ago
In 1875, silver and gold created Animas Forks in Colorado's mountains; after economic downturns and two fires, only nine historic buildings remained2 hours ago
A Kentucky couple transferred land assessed at $210,000 to their own company for just $1 after a debt dispute; an October 23 appeals court upheld an order allowing the property to be sold to satisfy a $177,668 judgment2 hours ago
In 1894, a gold discovery turned Minnesota's Rainy Lake City into a boomtown; seven years later, it was abandoned after yielding just $4,5003 hours ago
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft founded an anti-hate organisation in 2019; its October 21 New York gala raised more than $32 million in one night, drawing Tom Brady, Jon Bon Jovi and over 800 guests3 hours ago
A New York mother imprisoned after taking her child without the father's consent faced child-support arrears; an appeals court ordered a fresh review of whether the debt should be capped at $5002 hours ago
After 47 years of marriage, a Kentucky couple divorced but disagreed over selling their jointly owned $703,000 farm; an October 23 appeals court overturned the ruling favouring the husband and ordered a fresh review4 hours ago
'We got them both': Donald Trump claims US has secured Greenland, Venezuela in 'greatest real estate deal'4 hours ago
Kansas woman says she agreed to buy her cousin's home on about 5 acres after curing a $9,055 mortgage default; four years later he received a $150,000 offer, but an appeals court enforced their oral deal5 hours ago
In 2022, a Florida buyer paid a $1.65 million deposit for a $5.5 million luxury condo; four years later, his home remains unfinished as the developer faces a $418 million foreclosure lawsuit6 hours ago
From 2014 to 2021, Wisconsin tracked three permeable pavements through seven winters; concrete pavers froze less often and thawed faster below ground6 hours ago
In 2008, Minnesota tested pervious concrete on a road with light traffic; long-term monitoring found ride quality held up, while vacuuming helped maintain drainage7 hours ago
In 1989, Exxon Valdez spilled 11 million gallons off Alaska; 15 of 22 AT1 killer whales disappeared, and 37 years later, just seven remain7 hours ago
In 2017, Alaska laid steel-fiber rubber concrete panels on Abbott Road; field tests found less rutting than nearby asphalt, while laboratory tests indicated freeze-thaw resistance8 hours ago
6 children among 12 injured in shooting near Florida university stadium8 hours ago
'France is burning down': Trump blames immigration policies amid protests, mass arrests7 hours ago
In 1906, a gold discovery attracted 700 people to Skidoo, California, turning it into a $1.5 million mining hub before the boom ended and residents left just after a decade8 hours ago
Two cottonmouth snakes were filmed entwined in Alabama water; online commenters said the venomous pair were male rivals fighting, not mating9 hours ago
For 20 years, a former New Jersey military housing site sat abandoned; now a $70 million plan will replace the decaying complex with 275 homes and new shops near Netflix's planned $1 billion studio10 hours ago
'Maybe tomorrow': Trump hints at fresh Iran strikes as Tehran denies Hormuz deal offer10 hours ago
A 27-year-old Minnesota man saw a school bus carrying 19 children rolling with its doors open, jumped aboard despite never driving one and stopped it after the driver suffered a medical emergency10 hours ago
'Saddam Hussein opened a cheesecake factory': Obama's jibe at Trump's White House12 hours ago
In 2018, fertiliser and ant killer in a Florida garage spontaneously combusted; appeals court revived the homeowner's compensation claim12 hours ago
'No line he will not cross': Obama slams Ramaswamy's 'cruel' ad, hits out at Trump13 hours ago
Trump votes in Florida midterms, defends controversial ad, doubles down on Iran war15 hours ago
In 2020, five rainstorms damaged a Georgia solar project; insurer later tried to apply a $2.5 million deductible after paying $600,00015 hours ago
In 2021, a Dallas home's flooring was damaged after a neighbour's frozen pipes burst; the insurer paid $4,261 but homeowners later sought $58,150 in repairs, and an October 22 court rejected the delayed claim16 hours ago
A New York couple lost two baby raccoons after failing to find them help; they later built a wildlife rescue centre and have since helped more than 800 raccoons16 hours ago
A Baltimore house bought for $43,000 in 2022 was resold for $310,000 in 2023; three years later it was listed for $35,000 after foreclosure as lenders alleged a wider property fraud scheme involving hundreds of homes17 hours ago
In 1991, inspired by Dutch castles, Casper Noz rejected his house plans and began a family home in Snelling, California; its two towers now host weddings17 hours ago
An Illinois mansion had $8.75 million in insurance coverage after a fire, but its owner received just $25,000 for most contents used in a wedding and lodging business17 hours ago
In 1997, after his ex-girlfriend's cancer diagnosis, New Mexico's Ra Paulette carved her a cave home; she lived there for 15 years among skylights and stone beds17 hours ago
In 2018, inventor Colin Furze began a tunnel for the joy of making; three years later, it linked his home and workshop, with a bunker next, beneath his garden17 hours ago
Atlanta rapper Shawty Dred indicted in alleged $4 million SNAP fraud, accused of using stolen identities, fake accounts and EBT cards to siphon taxpayer money and fund a lavish lifestyle18 hours ago
In 1856, a photographer captured a man whose identity was forgotten; after selling in 2025 as an unknown sitter, the portrait was traced to New York's first licensed Black lawyer and sold for $230,40017 hours ago
In 2007, an Ohio couple bought a home and the husband died two years later; after three loan modifications and a $449,905 foreclosure claim, an October 22 court upheld the bank's right to foreclose18 hours ago
Mellon Foundation donates $750,000 grant to University of California to establish South Asian American studies centre18 hours ago
Donald Trump's niece Mary Trump calls his relationship with Ivanka Trump 'odd and off-putting', claims he had a 'weird fixation' on daughter: 'He had no real interest in his children'18 hours ago
At 9, Sebastian Esposito, a New Mexico boy on the autism spectrum, can recreate Disney, Barbie and Ray-Ban logos from memory and write in 10 languages and a dozen fonts18 hours ago
4 people stabbed at New York home; woman shot by cops after charging at officers with knife19 hours ago
A New York mortgage lender waited until 2021 to seek a default ruling in a case where a defendant failed to answer in 2018; an October 22 appeals court upheld dismissal of the foreclosure case19 hours ago
In the 1930s, Hilda Jeanne Payin collected signatures from Babe Ruth, Amelia Earhart and Thomas Edison; nearly 90 years later, her scrapbook of more than 200 autographs sold for $28,759 at auction19 hours ago
US citizenship application gathering dust: Taiwanese Green Card holder sues Trump administration for making him wait around 18 months19 hours ago
In 1939, Frank Lloyd Wright completed an $11,000 Los Angeles house with a 21-foot cantilevered deck; 87 years later, preservationists warn it is at risk from neglect19 hours ago
In 2016, a Texas couple took in two unwanted dairy goats in their tiny South Austin backyard; 10 years later, Austin Farm Sanctuary covers 95 acres and cares for more than 250 rescued farm animals21 hours ago
New York woman diagnosed with stage four ovarian cancer at 34 died at 38; her campaign's first round relieved $44.9 million in medical debt for 51,000 Americans21 hours ago
'Moved back to India 7 years ago, planning to move out again': Redditor gives reality check to people who assume everything will be sorted forever once you come back home19 hours ago
A New York husband used a loan secured against his own home to help buy a marital property; after the couple divorced, an October 22 court ruled the debt must be paid from their joint home's sale proceeds21 hours ago
Trump hints at moving White House press room 'to less obnoxious location', dismisses pool restoration reports22 hours ago
In 2015, a Florida couple bought a 210-acre farm near Gainesville and rescued three cows; 10 years later, Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary spans 420 acres and is home to more than 180 cows, donkeys, pigs and other rescued animals23 hours ago
Bhutanese man shot and killed during robbery attempt at his jewelry store in Ohio, immigrant business owners say they are scared23 hours ago
Trumpiana: Go away, scary blue wave, go away. Go away!1 day ago