In World War II, a bear became companion and helper to Polish soldiers
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In World War II, a bear became companion and helper to Polish soldiers
Orphaned bear named Wojtek earned the rank of corporal for his actions during a battle in Italy.
Hurricane Ida leaves New Orleans, other parts of Louisiana without power
Ida weakens to become tropical storm as it heads north and east.
It’s hot. Keep cool with this ice-cold quiz.
We get it. It's hot outside. But cool weather is coming, even though we can't promise exactly when. In the meantime you can chill out with our quiz on snow, ice and the coldest weather in history.
Who is the greatest male tennis player of all time?
Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have won 20 major titles each. So which one comes out on top?
Imagination, Skittles help boy, 5, conquer Appalachian Trail
Harvey Sutton completed the more than 2,100-mile trail in 209 days.
Virginia community looks to preserve former school that’s part of segregated past
Pine Grove Elementary, a school for Black students, declared one of “America’s Most Endangered Historic Places.”
Ever wondered why Pluto is no longer a planet?
As we approach an international holiday known as Pluto Demoted Day, an expert explains why the dwarf planet is still super cool.
A Salem ‘witch’ from 1693 could be exonerated soon, thanks to an eighth-grade civics class
Students researched how to clear the name of Elizabeth Johnson Jr., who was accused of witchcraft more than 300 years ago.
Drawing up a storm
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If style were an Olympic sport, these athletes from around the world would be our winners!
Women shine at the Tokyo Olympics
From winning their country?s first gold medal to winning gold at 13, female athletes are making their mark at the Summer Games.
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Swimmers are among the first to get medals at the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.
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Black female World War II unit hoping to get congressional honor
The only all Black female World War II unit were trailblazers.
Louisiana teen Zaila Avant-garde wins Scripps National Spelling Bee
Zaila becomes the first African American to become champion.