September 7 American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on autumn amusements and federal firsts The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of autumn amusements and federal firsts.
September 6 Arkansas man, 72, mauled by 70-pound bear, hospitalized with 'extensive' injuries Vernon Patton, 72, underwent surgery after suffering extensive injuries from a bear attack in Arkansas, the first documented attack on humans in at least 25 years.
September 6 New Hampshire teen reels in 177-pound halibut, could set record Jackson Denio, 13, landed a massive 177-pound Atlantic halibut off New England's coast, a rare catch that took 30 minutes to reel in during a deep-sea fishing trip.
September 6 Man dies in Australia after being bitten by 'large shark' along Sydney beach New South Wales Police Superintendent John Duncan speaks about fatal shark attack on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. (Credit: AuBC/APTN)
September 6 'Large shark' kills man at Australian beach; witness describes hearing screams of 'don't bite me!' A 57-year-old "experienced surfer" died in a shark attack at Long Reef Beach in Sydney, Australia, marking the city's first fatal incident since 2022.
September 6 Archaeologists uncover house linked to Isaac Newton beside his legendary apple tree British archaeologists recently discovered Isaac Newton's mother's 17th-century house near Woolsthorpe Manor, uncovering artifacts, including thimbles, buttons and tableware.
September 5 Ancient Egyptian party-town building and relics pulled out in ocean discovery Archaeologists discovered ancient docks and artifacts from a submerged 2,000-year-old city believed to be an extension of Canopus in Alexandria, Egypt.
September 5 Alabama lawmakers hail Trump’s Space Command HQ decision and warn delays in move risk security Alabama lawmakers praise President Donald Trump's decision to move Space Command headquarters to Huntsville after the site won two competitions and offers $462 million in savings.
September 5 Deadly rabies cases pose public health threat across US, experts warn Rabies outbreaks among wild animals are rising across the U.S., with different species presenting regional risks, from the eastern states to Alaska and the Southwest.
September 5 Tourists offered 'first-of-its-kind' chance to stay at historic cathedral with a few rules Winchester Cathedral is offering its historic deanery as a vacation rental, featuring a 70-foot gallery built for Charles II. The deanery dates back to Henry VIII's reign.