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Rare 1879 Coin Fetches $1.9 Million at Auction

A coin struck in 1879 brought $1.9 million at a Heritage Auctions sale. The piece is exceptionally rare, with only 14 known examples recorded.

Published Sep 8, 2026, 1:36 PM EDT

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Where to watch Real Madrid vs. Inter Milan

The UEFA Champions League matchup between Real Madrid and Inter Milan takes place Tuesday at Santiago Bernabéu, kicking off at 3 p.m. ET. The match is available exclusively...

Published Sep 8, 2026, 1:27 PM EDT

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Affleck brothers' father Timothy 'Tim' Byers Affleck dies

Timothy “Tim” Byers Affleck, the father of actors Ben and Casey Affleck, has passed away. Casey Affleck revealed the news at the 2026 Venice International Film Festival; the...

Published Sep 8, 2026, 1:18 PM EDT

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Arkansas leads nation in car seat misuse, inspections show

Data from safety inspections shows Arkansas has the highest rate of car seat misuse of any state, according to Insurify. The finding highlights concerns about child passenger safety...

Published Sep 8, 2026, 1:15 PM EDT

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DOE loans $1.9B to restart Iowa nuclear plant

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Dominance Financing announced a $1.9 billion loan Friday to NextEra Energy to fund the restart of the Duane Arnold Energy...

Published Sep 8, 2026, 1:13 PM EDT

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Florida issues health alert as dengue cases rise

Florida is reporting an increase in dengue fever cases originated in-state, with 33 cases in Tampa Bay and 41 statewide as of Sept. 1. State health officials have...

Published Sep 8, 2026, 1:10 PM EDT

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Report ranks states on pro-worker policies

A Pennsylvania-based free-market think tank released its latest report Tuesday that grades state public sector labor laws. The report tracks how government unions have worked to advance pro-union...

Published Sep 8, 2026, 1:05 PM EDT

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Man found dead near Delaware River in Easton, police say

A man's body was discovered Saturday morning, Sept. 5, 2026, by park-goers along South Delaware Drive near the Delaware River in Easton. Police are investigating the death and...

Published Sep 8, 2026, 1:01 PM EDT

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Girl Scouts debut two new cookies — one made for dogs

The Girl Scouts announced two new offerings: Patch Pals, a treat designed for dogs, and Girl Scout Sparkables, a cookie formulated to be free from nine major allergens....

Published Sep 8, 2026, 12:53 PM EDT

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Trump called out over false 9/11 recovery claim

President Donald Trump on Tuesday repeated a disputed claim about his role in the recovery effort following the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. His statement prompted critics to call...

Published Sep 8, 2026, 12:48 PM EDT

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Surprise Telluride documentary spotlights Elizabeth Holmes

A previously undisclosed documentary about convicted Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, titled 'You Can See Everything,' emerged as one of the most talked-about films at the Telluride Film Festival...

Published Sep 8, 2026, 12:43 PM EDT