The dozens of bottles of centuries-old, impeccably preserved cherries and berries were discovered during an archaeological dig connected to a restoration project.
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German investigators seize cocaine worth $2.78 billion, calling it their biggest find ever
Prosecutors in Düsseldorf said they confiscated the 39 U.S. tons of cocaine last year following a tip from Colombian authorities.
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Heat wave ripples across U.S., putting over 75 million people under extreme weather alerts
Many parts of the Midwest and Northeast were under heat warnings or watches Monday. The mid-Atlantic and New England are expected to see highs in the 90s later this week.
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Biden will announce deportation protection, work permits for spouses of U.S. citizens
The policy will allow roughly 490,000 spouses of U.S. citizens an opportunity to apply for protection if they have lived in the country for at least 10 years.
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Biden’s campaign announces a $50 million advertising blitz highlighting Trump’s conviction
The president has frequently talked about Trump’s 34 felony convictions while decrying the former president for claiming that the case against him was politically motivated.
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Maine’s Susan Collins wins ‘Whole Hog Award’ for bringing home the bacon
Longtime senator snagged more money for her state than any of her colleagues.
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Russian trial of U.S. reporter Evan Gershkovich to begin June 26
Russia’s Federal Security Service alleged that the Bowdoin graduate was acting on U.S. orders to collect state secrets but provided no evidence to back up the accusations.
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A year after the Titan’s tragic dive, deep-sea explorers vow to pursue ocean’s mysteries
Concerns have been raised about whether the Titan was destined for disaster on its journey to the Titanic wreck because of the submersible’s unconventional design and lack of independent checks that are standard in the industry.
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U.S. Supreme Court won’t hear challenge to Florida tribe’s online sports betting compact
The plaintiffs questioned whether online sports bets that can be placed from anywhere in Florida could be considered to be on tribal land when only the computer servers that host the betting services are located there.
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Tobacco-like warning label for social media sought by U.S. surgeon general
Dr. Vivek Murthy said the use of just a warning label wouldn’t make social media safe for young people, but it would be a part of the steps needed to do so.