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JERUSALEM (AP) — A bomb scare set off scenes of panic at Israel’s airport after an American family showed up with an unexploded artillery shell they had found in the Golan Heights. The family had intended to bring it back as a souvenir. Videos showed passengers ducking for cover, running

BERLIN (AP) — The city of Munich says the annual Oktoberfest festival is on again this fall following a two-year pause due to the coronavirus pandemic. Dieter Reiter, the mayor of the Bavarian capital, said Friday that the popular beer festival will be staged without restrictions from Sept. 17

Out of 65 games submitted for evaluation, five will be chosen for the “Mensa Select” seal of approval.

A funeral was conducted on April 26 for Rosa Isabel Cespedes Callaca who was pronounced dead after being involved in a  car crash which led to her brother-in-law’s death and the nephews getting injured. A funeral was organized for Rosa, but during the procession when the coffin was lifted

“There was Diet Coke spewing everywhere, because the gator was interested, tore open the box, had a few cans,” said Karyn. “Probably thought it was beer, maybe. I don’t know.”

The police report stated that after the crash, Mr Guarini approached a nearby security worker and told him he didn’t have a phone so would have to return to his home to call the police, leaving the bashed-up car unattended.

By WILLIAM J. KOLE Associated Press An amputee athlete who inspired people worldwide with her push to set a new world record for daily consecutive marathons has wrapped up her quest. South Africa native Jacky Hunt-Broersma completed her 104th marathon in as many days on Saturday near her home in

By DEEPTI HAJELA Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A blue-and-white dress that Judy Garland wore as Dorothy in “The Wizard of Oz” is up for sale. It was assumed lost for decades at Catholic University of America but was found last year in a shoebox. It’s going to be part of

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A Republican Oklahoma lawmaker who wanted to refer to himself as “The Patriot” on the ballot can’t use that nickname. The Oklahoma Election Board ruled Monday that term-limited state Rep. Sean Roberts can still run for Oklahoma Labor Commissioner, but he

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for using his twin brother’s stolen identity to obtain tens of thousands of dollars in military veterans benefits. Court records show that 64-year-old Wayne Bowen was sentenced Tuesday in