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Fort Ancient marks first winter solstice as UNESCO World Heritage site

Every December, on the shortest day of the year as fall officially gives way to winter, a feat of ancient astronomy and mathematics is on display in the Southwestern Ohio community of Oregonia.

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U.N. Security Council calls for expanded humanitarian aid in Gaza, as U.S. abstains

The United Nations Security Council approved a resolution Friday seeking "urgent steps" to expand aid in Gaza, but could not secure the unanimous support needed to call for an immediate cease-fire.

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What a recent National Park Service decision means for Ohio's Buckeye Trail

The North Country National Scenic Trail is now an official unit of the National Park Service, similar to the Appalachian Trail. That could have a big effect on partnership organizations like the Buckeye Trail Association, which accounts for 900 miles of the North Country Trail.

The Day Instagram Almost Lost Its Innocence

The wildly popular photo-sharing site Instagram nearly caused a user revolt when it revamped its terms of service and privacy policy to suggest it could allow uploaded photos to be used in ads without users' permission. Instagram later clarified its position in an effort to quell concerns.

Jamaica and the Bahamas are pushing back against U.S. travel warnings

The State Department is discouraging tourists from traveling to the Caribbean islands. But government officials from both nations hope that won't keep tourists from coming.

Haiti declares a curfew as it tries to restore order after weekend jailbreaks

Haiti's government declared a state of emergency and curfew Sunday in a bid to regain control after violence over the weekend saw armed gang members storm the country's two biggest prisons.

Jaiden Skinner, left, and Nani Hicks check on their neighborhood as high winds, rain and storm surge from Hurricane Debby inundate Cedar Key, Florida, on Monday, August 5.

Hurricane Debby inundates northern Florida with heavy rains and flooding

Debby came ashore just west of Steinhatchee, along the state's Big Bend region. It arrived with sustained winds of 80 mph, and knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of utility customers.

Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt greets his lineup of players with fist bumps.

Rookie manager Steven Vogt inspires hot Cleveland Guardians to 'go the hard 90'

The Guardians are off to one of their best starts in franchise history, led by rookie manager Stephen Vogt. Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator talks about Vogt's background and leadership style.

<em>Wall Street Journal</em> reporter Evan Gershkovich stands in a glass cage of a Russian courtroom on July 19. A Russian court convicted Gershkovich on espionage charges that his employer and the U.S. have rejected as fabricated. He was sentenced to 16 years in prison after a secretive and rapid trial.

Dozens of Americans are wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad, often for years

The number of "unjust detentions" fell 42% over the last two years, according to the nonprofit Foley Foundation. Despite the progress, nations like Russia continue to pose major risks for U.S. travelers.

Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' trial to go ahead after judge denies motion to dismiss charge

The actor is scheduled to go on trial in July for involuntary manslaughter for the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

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