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A black and white photograph of five American soldiers in fatigue uniforms huddle around a piece of complex machinery, appearing to repair or inspect it. Four of the men lean over intently from the left, while one kneels on the far right. The scene is illuminated by an overhead light source in what could be a makeshift workshop or field tent.

How Buckingham helped save the nation during WWII

The Incredible Effort To Restore Oyster Reefs

The Incredible Effort to Restore Oyster Reefs: Behold the power of the oyster.

When state-run Hurricane Ian fund swelled, DeSantis allies got fast money – others were made to wait

In the wake of 2022's Hurricane Ian some allies of Gov. Ron DeSantis had a faster track for funds. Those on the outside were forced to wait for the same funds.

Chelsea Manning Found Guilty Of Violating Prison Rules

The Army private is serving a 35-year prison sentence for leaking thousands of classified documents to WikiLeaks. The latest charges came after she kept magazines and an expired toothpaste.

The current New Zealand flag (left) hangs next to the alternative flag on a building site in Wellington on March 4. New Zealanders began voting March 3 on whether to adopt a new flag.

The People Have Spoken: No New Flag For New Zealand

Ten months and 10,000 flag submissions later, New Zealanders decided to just keep what they had.

Police tape blocks off a train track at the 69th Street Terminal in Upper Darby, Pa., after a train crash early Tuesday.

More Than 40 People Injured In Train Crash Near Philadelphia

A commuter train smashed into an unoccupied train car at the 69th Street Terminal station, 10 miles west of the city. Officials say none of the injuries were life-threatening.

Promoting Inclusion for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Today is Spread the Word Day -- the word being inclusion. It’s a rebranding of sorts of a decade-old campaign called Spread the Word to End the Word --…

Florida Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner-elect Nikki Fried

Florida’s newly elected Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services Nikki Fried will become the first woman to ever hold the office, and she’s the…

"The Widow Clicquot" author Tilar Mazzeo Talks History, Champagne, and Business Savvy

From the iconic yellow label to the consistent ranking among top-selling Champagnes in the world, Veuve Clicquot is a bit of an institution in the modern…

Hijab Day Hosted in Fort Myers

A group of Muslim women are challenging the stereotypes associated with their religion through conversation. Over the weekend, they held a Hijab Day event…

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