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History

50 years after Hank Aaron’s 715th homer, Hall of Fame announces statue, Postal Service unveils stamp

Aaron hit 755 home runs from 1954-76, a mark that stood until Barry Bonds hit 762 from 1986-2007, a feat assisted by performance-enhancing drugs.

How brown rats crawled off ships and conquered North American cities

Experts said knowing which type of rat leads the pack helps cities control the pests — even if it may not seem like it sometimes.

End of an era: Tropicana Las Vegas closes for Oakland Athletics’ new $1.5B stadium

The storied casino and resort bids farewell after 67 years, making room for the Oakland Athletics' new stadium as the baseball team relocates to Las Vegas.

Can nuclear power make a comeback?

Almost 70 years ago, a government lab in Idaho achieved a global milestone when it briefly managed to power an entire town with nuclear power. That lab is still in operation, and researchers are hopeful it could soon see another major breakthrough.

On anniversary of dictatorship, Argentines push back against Milei’s revisionist history

While tens of thousands marched in downtown Buenos Aires, the president presented false narratives about the 1976 military coup and the brutal dictatorship it ushered in.

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