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Oldest known picture story is a 51,000-year-old Indonesian cave painting
New dating technique finds painting on island of Sulawesi is 6,000 years older than previous record holder. The world’s oldest known picture story is a cave painting almost 6,000 years older than the previous record holder, found about 10km away ... -
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World's oldest cave art found showing humans and pig
The oldest example of cave art has been discovered on an Indonesian island and dated back 51,200 years. -
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Scientists stunned to discover oldest inhabited termite mounds have been active for 34,000 years
Scientists in South Africa have discovered that termite mounds that are still inhabited in an arid region of the country are more than 30,000 years old. -
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The race to save the world's oldest mummies
The mummies of Chile are the oldest in the world, but time, human development and climate change all pose a threat to the ancient relics. In Northern Chile, efforts are underway to preserve the remains. -
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13-year-old girl killed in mall shooting, 16-year-old suspect in custody: Police
Jayda Woods-Johnson was “tragically murdered” at the Alderwood Mall, the Lynnwood Police Department said. -
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Archaeologists in Chile race to preserve world's oldest mummies
Human development and climate change are putting the world's oldest mummies at risk. -
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Family of 13-year-old fatally shot by Utica police says he never forgot to say ‘I love you’
Nyah Mway, the 13-year-old who was fatally shot by police in Utica, New York, on Friday, is being remembered as a teenager who always put his family first. -
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2-year-old found stuck in cabin ceiling after severe turbulence, mother says
The Air Europa flight from Spain to Uruguay experienced "heavy" turbulence early Monday morning and was diverted to Brazil, the airline said. -
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Babbling scouse youngster shows babies can have accents, say scientists
Newborns are tuned in to the ups and downs of speech, and even a cry mimics language heard while in the womb. The upward intonation, the guttural “ck” and even the cheeky comeback to win the argument: at just 19 months old, baby Orla has mastered ...
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‘We’re doomed’: Democratic lawmakers worry Biden’s interview won’t save his campaign
President Joe Biden continued debate damage control during a Friday night interview on ABC News, working to persuade Democrats that he's the best candidate to defeat former President Donald Trump this fall. Behind the scenes, the interview did ...Joe Biden -
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Judge grants Trump's request to pause some deadlines in classified docs case amid immunity questions
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon on Saturday granted former President Donald Trump’s request for further briefing on the issue of presidential immunity in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case and delayed certain deadlines.Donald Trump -
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Laid off from a nearly six-figure job, this 61-year-old is driving for delivery apps: 'I don't get a day off'
This is part of NBC News’ Checkbook Chronicles, a series of profiles highlighting the financial realities of everyday Americans. -
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Sweltering temperatures persist as dangerous heat impacts West and East coasts
With more than 59 million people under various heat warnings Saturday, the hot weather was expected to simmer unabated for the next few days. -
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Achilles injuries ended Olympic dreams for two U.S. gymnastics contenders. Can they be prevented?
Kayla DiCello trained her entire life to make the U.S. women's Olympic gymnastics team.