Friday, October 16, 2026 11:07 AM ET
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US - Oct 16, 2026 - In 2013, Oprah Winfrey gave $12 million to a Smithsonian museum; 13 years later, its 350-seat theatre bearing her name continues hosting public conversations about Black history and culture - With a remarkable contribution of $13 million, Oprah Winfrey has solidified her legacy at the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Her financial support was instrumental in the museum's fundraising efforts, culminating in the naming of the Oprah Winfrey Theater. This theater serves as a vital space for public events, fostering discussions surrounding African American history and cultural narratives.3 minutes ago
A Pennsylvania woman lived on a 60-acre family farm for 22 years, then agreed to sell it for $250,000 with a proposed 99-year lease letting her stay; an appeals court kept the sale blocked after her siblings objected50 minutes ago
Car registered to teen who planned mass shooting at Auora was at the parking lot of Hindu temple; Balaji temple issues statement30 minutes ago
An Iowa couple bought 40 acres choked with invasive plants; after discovering rare ecosystems beneath the overgrowth, they restored the land into wetlands attracting sandhill cranes50 minutes ago
A South Dakota couple built a 3,600-square-foot home for about $410,000 after living in a trailer for six years1 hour ago
In 2012, a Michigan woman put her Troy home in her name and that of a woman who regarded her as a grandmother; 14 years later, an appeals court upheld the survivorship deed over her daughter's challenge1 hour ago
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Georgia renter warned his landlord about an 80-year-old tree next door after branches hit his home and truck; when it later crushed the house and left him paralysed, an appeals court revived his claims2 hours ago
Katie Zacharia admits she failed the bar exam on her first attempt in 2011, years after calling herself a lawyer2 hours ago
Five siblings fought over their late mother's trust and property income; California court rules rental proceeds cannot reduce inheritance shares2 hours ago
16-year-old Pennsylvania student collected 60 backpacks filled with supplies and hundreds of stationery items; then distributed them across seven schools and created four 'Kindness Karts' to encourage students to pay kindness forward2 hours ago
US teen accused of plotting mass shooting at Hindu temple; Indian groups mull joint action2 hours ago
A Georgia father signed a deed giving property to his son, then signed another two days later naming his daughter as the recipient; the court upheld the earlier transfer3 hours ago
In 2019, a University of Waterloo team gave a small vertical-axis turbine blades that changed pitch; outdoor tests raised its power output by 22%3 hours ago
An Arizona teen gave an elderly stranger his shoes, learnt he had lost his wife, then launched a GoFundMe that raised $25,0003 hours ago
In 2024, a Florida diver thought he'd found driftwood underwater, then uncovered a 4-foot, 70-pound mastodon tusk off Florida's Gulf Coast near Venice3 hours ago
Snoop Dogg's Dr. Bombay has moved from a digital ape character to a $249 collectible figure, while a rare Homies prototype is being offered for $15,0003 hours ago
9 ex-FBI employees sue Trump admin over Mar-a-Lago probe, claim political retaliation4 hours ago
In the late 1800s, homesteaders planted smooth brome in what is now Grand Teton National Park for cattle feed; a restoration effort targeting 4,500 acres began in 20074 hours ago
Hurricane Trudy becomes major Category 3 storm near Mexico's Pacific Coast3 hours ago
Miley Cyrus' foundation gave $1 million toward 97 permanent homes for women on Los Angeles' Skid Row; the project will nearly double the Downtown Women's Center's housing there when it opens in 20274 hours ago
In 1993, Micky Thornton began digging a backyard pool in Covington, Tennessee; nearly three decades later, it had grown into a 500,000-gallon water playground using 40,000 pounds of rebar and 320 yards of gunite4 hours ago
In 2007, Dog Whisperer César Millan moved his Dog Psychology Center to a 43-acre California ranch; the facility works with dogs that could otherwise face euthanasia4 hours ago
In 2026, a Florida man went lobster diving and spotted a torpedo-shaped object; the Navy later detonated a suspected WWII-era munition4 hours ago
In 2016, a Canadian diver hunting sea cucumbers spotted a giant metal "bagel" underwater; the Navy ruled out a bomb but its origin remained unknown4 hours ago
Keke Palmer is bringing her KeyTV experience to UCLA; three upcoming sessions will focus on artistic identity, creative power and community4 hours ago
In 2016, a Florida diver reported possible human remains offshore, leading archaeologists to uncover a 7,200-year-old Native American burial site now submerged underwater4 hours ago
Land once reserved for New York's Shoreham nuclear plant has become Long Island's largest DEC acquisition, with the state paying $28.25 million to permanently protect nearly 750 coastal acres4 hours ago
In the 1950s and 1960s, Western agencies seeded crested wheatgrass for grazing; by 1970s, it had altered 6.4 million acres of sagebrush, many never recovered4 hours ago
In 2016, Barack Obama faced a patchwork of unprotected California desert; he created three monuments, and nearly 2 million acres gained protection4 hours ago
Allison Ellsworth began mixing a homemade soda in her Texas kitchen, then took it from farmers' markets to Shark Tank; 10 years later PepsiCo acquired Poppi in a $1.95 billion deal5 hours ago
As US universities vet CPT for international students; higher education groups seek court relief, hearing on November 65 hours ago
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A Maine couple grew their own wedding flowers in a 30-by-50-foot backyard garden after estimating florist costs could reach $5,0006 hours ago
US holds secret Myanmar talks as rare earth minerals at stake6 hours ago
An Indiana man sketched a backyard pool on a napkin after a 1.5-year installation wait; two years later it became a 60,000-gallon private water park now renting for $140 an hour7 hours ago
Martin Phipps and Paramour agree to vacate San Antonio's River Walk building after a $1.2 million fraud verdict and years of legal battles7 hours ago
In 2012, Barbra Streisand gave $10 million to support a Cedars-Sinai women's heart centre; 14 years later, it provides research-driven cardiac care to more than 1,700 women each year7 hours ago
A 10-year-old New Jersey girl wrote a poem inspired by her Colombian heritage; her work was picked from thousands of entries to finish in the national contest's Top 107 hours ago
A 6-year-old Nebraska boy found a rare 200-million-year-old marine fossil that had not been recorded in the state for more than 55 years7 hours ago
Trans teen accused of Hindu temple attack plot to receive gender-transition hormone shots in jail7 hours ago
Daymond John started FUBU from his mother's Queens home with a $40 fabric budget and sold $800 of hats in one day; the brand later grew from that tiny start to more than $6 billion in global sales7 hours ago
Joni Mitchell moved from Canada to the United States in the mid-1960s and built much of her career there; 62 years later, at age 82, the legendary singer-songwriter has officially become a US citizen and can now vote8 hours ago
US administration plans $335,000 ad campaign as Afrikaner refugee interest falls short8 hours ago
A Michigan 5-year-old found his grandmother unconscious, kept his 3-year-old sister safe and ran down a rural road for help; months later, officials honored him for helping save her life9 hours ago
Illinois closes a forest road twice a year to protect migrating snakes, continuing a wildlife measure introduced in 19729 hours ago
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Russian national extradited to US over alleged scheme to smuggle military-use technology to Russia12 hours ago
An Oregon artist built a two-storey museum using 800 tons of rock, and its glowing stone artwork and family treasures make it an unusual attraction12 hours ago
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An Oklahoma zoologist built an 80-foot blue whale beside a pond for his grandchildren; the concrete roadside landmark became a Route 66 attraction13 hours ago