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Mixed in with dirt found inside the lead box, U.S. Military officials found some coins dating from 1795 to 1828 and an 1826 medal.
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Authorities say at least 64 people died in Johannesburg when a nighttime fire ripped through a multi-story building that had been used by homeless people. An emergency services spokesperson said another 43 people were injured in the blaze that broke out at about 1 a.m. on Thursday.
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Kansas City Police charged Lester with first-degree assault in the shooting and he could face up to life in prison if convicted.
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A rare blue supermoon - the closest full moon of the year - dazzled stargazers Wednesday night. It was the second full moon of August, thus the blue label. And it was unusually close to Earth, therefore a supermoon. (Aug. 31) (AP Video/Thanassis Stavrakis, Juan Arraez, Helena Alves, Sebabatso Mosamo)
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South Korean and US militaries held a wet gap crossing drill in Cheorwon near the border with North Korea on Thursday, the last day of the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise. (Aug. 31) (AP video/Yong Jun Chang)
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Southern's president, R. Albert Mohler Jr. promised a "major marker" acknowledging the Baptist seminary's founders owned slaves, but where did it go?
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Mongolia prepares for Pope Francis visit to one of world's tiniest and newest Catholic communities. (Aug. 31)(AP video/Wayne Zhang)
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Parents of Covenant students spoke emotionally with reporters after the end of the special session, vowing to return at the next legislative session.
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Over the last few years nearly a dozen US airports have modified their facilities and operations to aid travelers with dementia or hidden disabilities. (Aug. 31) (AP video: Mike Pesoli)
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Mutinous soldiers in Gabon have proclaimed their republican guard chief Gen. Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema as the country's leader after ousting just-reelected President Ali Bongo Ondimba. (Aug. 31)
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