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Scientists solve mystery of 'sword dragon' skeleton found on coast after decades of study

Paleontologists have finally solved the mystery behind an elusive “sword dragon” skeleton found on the U.K.’s Jurassic Coast. In an Oct. 10 press release from the University of Manchester, officials said the skeleton — found near Dorset’s Gold Cap in 2001 — is a newly identified species of ichthyosaur. Alive …

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White House makeovers have long sparked controversy, well before President Trump's $200M ballroom

President Donald Trump isn’t the first commander-in-chief to face scrutiny over White House renovations. Throughout its 223-year history, the iconic residence has seen numerous updates — both large and small — under nearly every administration. Many on the left have been in an uproar of late, accusing Trump of damaging …

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Ancient synagogue uncovered in Israel reveals Jewish life alongside rise of early Christianity

A 1,500-year-old synagogue was recently uncovered in northern Israel — a discovery that sheds light on the enduring Jewish presence in the region that also gave rise to early Christianity. The synagogue was found in the Yehudiya Nature Reserve in the Golan Heights, known in the Old Testament as Golan. …

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