Bones of approximately 60 mammoths discovered in Mexico
The discoveries will provide an "unprecedented opportunity to delve into more than 30,000 years of history," the country's National Institute of Anthropology and History said.
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Afghans free 900 Taliban prisoners in hope of extended ceasefire
A truce called for the Muslim holiday of Eid has held, and the insurgent group is raising hopes it may be extended.
Scandal escalates over top U.K. official's COVID lockdown travel
PM Boris Johnson says his senior aide "acted reasonably" traveling 600 miles with his sick family, but a government official just quit over it.
Taiwan was so pandemic-ready that it's had just 7 coronavirus deaths
Small island just off mainland China is home to almost 24 million people, but they'd been bracing for a crisis like COVID-19 for 17 years.
As "chaos" hides extent of Yemen's COVID crisis, experts count graves
One scientist agrees with gravediggers in the war-torn city of Yemen who report a five-fold increase in deaths since the coronavirus arrived.
Coronavirus crisis shines new light on microbe-blasting UV technology
UV light has long been known to kill viruses, but it's also dangerous to humans. There is, however, a less "primitive" option.
Fashion runway shows? That's so last year
No more shuttling fashionistas between global capitals to squeeze bony-shoulder-to-bony-shoulder around runways.
Survivor recalls final moments of plane crash that killed 97
Mohammad Zubair was one of just two surviving passengers.
Staunch Trump ally to end tumultuous tenure as U.S. envoy in Germany
With his outspoken pressure on a close U.S. ally to bend to American policy, Richard Grenell made few friends in Berlin.
Second immigrant dies of COVID-19 while in ICE custody
Santiago Baten-Oxlag, of Guatemala, is the second known immigrant to die of coronavirus complications while detained by U.S. immigration authorities.
Ex-U.S. Marine pleads not guilty as espionage trial ends in Russia
Paul Whelan's family say they "expect a wrongful conviction" and only hope he gets a sentence "lighter" than the 18 years sought by prosecutors.
South Korea to make bar owners register patrons as virus spreads
Pace of new infections is slow, but as people move around more they'll face new rules on travel and when they got to bars, clubs and gyms.
In Moscow, COVID control means government tracking your every move
Any resident of the Russian capital who wants to go more than 100 yards from home must give personal details and let authorities track their movements.
Hong Kong standoff leaves U.S. and China on "brink of new Cold War"
Beijing bristles as U.S. officials join global chorus backing huge protests against perceived power-grab by China over semi-autonomous region.
COVID crisis slams the brakes on bid to save rare white rhinos
With scientists stuck at home, time is running to use an egg from one of the last 2 northern white rhinos on the planet to create a baby.
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Oil prices rebound slightly as Iran claims new attacks on ships
Harmeet Dhillon, DOJ's controversial civil rights chief, resigns
Nithya Raman ousts incumbent Karen Bass in LA mayor's race, CBS News projects
3 injured in shooting at Des Moines, Iowa, post office
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
U.S. ID's remains of WWII soldier from iconic "Merrill's Marauders"
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