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For the pirates of the 18th century, treasure meant gold. But for the investigators at Whydah Pirate Museum in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, treasure could simply mean big rocks — as long as there are skeletons tucked inside. This week, the museum announced that its investigative team had found several concretions off the Massachusetts coast, containing

Italy’s next government has taken shape, after Mario Draghi was named Prime Minister and announced a cabinet selected from across the country’s political spectrum. Draghi, a prominent economist, accepted the top role on Friday and later that day read out a list of ministerial picks designed to create buy-in among political parties that have battled

Click here for updates on this story     Portland, Tennessee (WSMV) — The Sumner County Sheriff’s Office investigates the death of a mother and her 1-year-old son. According to the sheriff’s office, a probation officer notified them to respond to a home on Butler Road on Tuesday for a “medical emergency.” When responding, deputies found 32-year-old

Click here for updates on this story     Omaha, Nebraska (WOWT) — Technology that may have seemed like a page from the future fifty years ago, is now a part of the ‘here and now’ for Children’s Hospital and Medical Center. One of its doctors, Dr. Claudia Berrondo, recently performed the first successful pediatric operation using

Click here for updates on this story     Atlanta (WGCL) — The family of a 12-year-old found shot to death in southwest Atlanta is pleading for anyone with information to come forward. David Mack’s body was found Wednesday, the day after his grandmother reported him missing. Police said he had been shot. Instead of celebrating his

Click here for updates on this story     Madison (Wisconsin State Journal ) — AChicago astronomer’s claim that Middleton-based dollmaker American Girl appropriated the astronomer’s likeness will go forward, a federal judge ruled Thursday, though he dismissed some of the claims made in the lawsuit. U.S. District Judge James Peterson said he would allow Lucianne Walkowicz,

Click here for updates on this story     Sand Springs, Oklahoma (Tulsa World) — The victims of Tuesday’s double murder-suicide in Sand Springs have been identified, police said Wednesday afternoon. David Kaser, 56, fatally shot his two daughters, Clarissa Kaser, 19, and Crystal “Grey” Kaser, 14, before killing himself, according to a news release from police

Click here for updates on this story     Mobile, Alabama (WALA) — Even without parades, Mardi Gras celebrations could fuel COVID-19 transmission, Alabama’s top doctor warned Friday. Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris told reporters that the holiday in Mobile is no different than any occasion that has the potential to draw large numbers of

Click here for updates on this story     MOUNT VERNON, AL (WALA) — Family members and law enforcement officials still can’t find Devon Jones. A local volunteer rescue group is stepping in to help with the search. Geaux Rescue said they will be in Mount Vernon at 9am Friday morning. The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office said

Click here for updates on this story     Galesburg, Illinois (WQAD) — An organization focused on helping food insecure seniors in Knox County is tugging at hearts this Valentine’s Day, hoping to spread awareness to their cause. The second annual “Put Your Heart Into It” event runs through February as a way to collect donations and

Click here for updates on this story     Honolulu (KITV) — A missing 30-year-old hiker was found dead on a hiking trail located on O’ahu’s west side Wednesday morning. ToryAnne Nakayama was located on the Ma’ili Pillbox trail where she had last been heard from on Tuesday, at approximately 2 p.m. Seven Honolulu Fire Department (HFD)