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Ben Franklin’s humble parting words at Constitutional Convention

On September 17, 1787, just before signing the U.S. Constitution, Benjamin Franklin, too frail to speak, had Pennsylvania delegate James Wilson read his farewell remarks. Franklin’s words offered a lasting lesson in humility and public s...

CBS America

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Ivory Coast exhibition retraces history through football

In the bustling suburb of Abobo, a new museum exhibit is drawing crowds with an unexpected twist on the history of elephants. But these aren't just the massive gray creatures that roam West Africa's forests.

France 24

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Polish president visits Germany amid tensions over WWII reparations

Polish President Karol Nawrocki has arrived in Berlin with a clear demand: war reparations from Germany. Yet amid Russian aggression, Poland also needs its neighbour’s support. Experts told Euronews what's at stake.

Euronews

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'Ghost ship' that sank in Lake Michigan almost 140 years ago found

After decades of scouring the bottom of Lake Michigan, searchers have finally found the wreckage of a “ghost ship” that sank during a ferocious storm almost 140 years ago off the Wisconsin coastline.

Scripps Local

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A new look at French Impressionist Gustave Caillebotte

Now showing at the Art Institute of Chicago, an exhibition of works by Gustave Caillebotte (1848-1894) offers a fresh perspective on a lesser-known French painter who is ripe for rediscovery. Jane Pauley reports.

CBS News

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David Bowie Centre to open with treasures from a 90,000-item archive

From handwritten lyrics to iconic costumes and unrealised projects, London’s V&A East is inviting visitors to step inside Bowie’s restless, shape-shifting world.

Euronews

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9/11 Museum exhibit captures story of dust-covered city

The 9/11 Memorial & Museum is showcasing an exhibit centered on the dust that blanketed New York City after the attacks. The display reflects the lasting image of a city shrouded in debris, capturing both the devastation and resilience t...

CBS America

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Teaching 9/11: Survivor's story reaches new generation of students

Nearly a third of Americans were born after the September 11th attacks. Nicole Sganga reports on one survivor who is working with teachers to ensure future generations never forget.

CBS America

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Historic first: Lucy and Selam fossils leave Africa

For the first time, Ethiopia’s legendary fossils Lucy and Selam are on display in Europe. The Prague exhibition celebrates Africa as the cradle of humankind and its rising scientists.

DW News

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Teachers keeping the lessons of 9/11 alive for new generation of students

Teachers from across the U.S. this summer took part in a program for educators at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. Nicole Sganga reports.

CBS America

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Cochrane rededicates restored ‘Men of Vision’ statue after vandalism

The Town of Cochrane rededicated the refurbished ‘Men of Vision’ statue by the late sculptor Mac MacKenzie, honouring his legacy after last year’s vandalism.

CBC News

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How war historians help solve mysteries from the Battle of Camden

The Battle of Camden is mentioned in history books and even films like "The Patriot," but the precise location remained unclear until the 1990s. Today, historians are still trying to solve mysteries about the unknown soldiers who died.

CBS America

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'Palestine 36' tells story of 1936 revolt against British rule

A new historical film on Palestine set in the years before Israel’s occupation, has premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Al Jazeera

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92-year-old Japanese internment camp survivor shares story

Few people willingly return to their old prison, but 92-year-old Sam Mihara did. He doesn't want people to forget what happened at Heart Mountain, a Japanese internment camp in Wyoming. Ian Lee reports.

CBS America

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Plan to turn Istanbul train station into arts center prompts backlash

It is one of the most beautiful and oldest train stations in Turkey. Haydarpasa Station is struggling to find a new life. After the fire that devastated it in 2010, rehabilitation projects are multiplying, but they are not always support...

France 24

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Argentina recovers long-lost Italian painting looted by Nazis

An Argentine federal court announced Wednesday that authorities had recovered the long-lost “Portrait of a Lady,” an 18th-century work by the Italian painter Giuseppe Ghislandi that was looted by the Nazis in World War II.

France 24

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Archaeologists stumble on rare statue of Egyptian god Pataikos

The discovery is believed to be the first of its kind in Anatolia, southeastern Turkey. The statue was dug from a 2,100-year-old tomb containing various figures and artifacts

Africanews

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The origin of Labor Day

Jericka Duncan takes a look at the roots of Labor Day, a federal holiday honoring the American worker.

CBS America

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France’s Bayeux Tapestry loan to UK sparks outcry

France is preparing to pack up a nearly one-millennium-old tapestry so it can be displayed in the UK for the first time in 900 years. But there are fears the move could cause irreparable damage to the ancient artwork.

Al Jazeera

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Drought in Iraq unearths more than 2,000 years old tombs

Archaeologists in northern Iraq have uncovered ancient tombs, exposed by record low water levels. But the process that made the discovery possible, drought, is making life harder for those who live there today.

Al Jazeera

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Iraq’s drought reveals hidden ancient ruins

In Iraq, people have been struggling to cope with one of the worst droughts on record. Yet the dry conditions have proved to be a boon for one sector: archaeology. Excavation teams have been able to unearth ancient ruins that were once s...

France 24

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Paul McCartney's personal photographs on display in London

It’s been more than six decades since the rise of Beatlemania. Now, the discovery of some long-lost photos offers a behind-the-scenes look at the group’s early journey to superstardom. Photographs taken by Paul McCartney are on display a...

France 24

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New Orleans marks 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina crashed into the Gulf Coast, New Orleans is set to commemorate the anniversary on August 29 with memorials, performances and a parade to honour those who were affected.

France 24

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Guinness World Records celebrates 70 years

Guinness World Records is celebrating 70 years of capturing history and achievements all over the world. Craig Glenday, the editor in chief of Guinness World Records, joins CBS News with more.

CBS News

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Retired metalworker builds 30-metre-high Eiffel Tower replica

A grandfather and grandson duo, Jean-Claude Fassler, 77, and Kilian Antenat, 22, have spent eight years crafting a 1/10 scale replica of the Eiffel Tower, faithfully recreating Gustave Eiffel’s original 1889 design in its authentic red c...

France 24

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Mount Mulanje added to UNESCO World Heritage List

Mount Mulanje Cultural Landscape in southern Malawi has been officially added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, marking a significant milestone for one of Africa’s underrepresented sites.

France 24

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Remembering Hurricane Katrina 20 years later

The U.S. is remembering Hurricane Katrina, which devastated parts of the South 20 years ago. CBS News' Rob Marciano reports.

CBS America

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Argentina hunts for painting stolen by the Nazis 80 years ago

Argentine police are investigating a painting stolen by the Nazis over 80 years ago after it was spotted in a photo on a real estate agent’s for-sale notice, though efforts to recover the masterpiece have so far been unsuccessful. The in...

France 24

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Israel's Netanyahu recognizes Armenian genocide in historic first

Israeli PM Netanyahu acknowledged the Armenian genocide during a podcast, marking a first for Israel, although no official Knesset resolution supports this recognition.

Euronews

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Lucy’s legacy: Ancient hominin arrives in Prague

Prague’s newest visitor is 3.2 million years old. Lucy, the famed Australopithecus afarensis fossil, has arrived in the Czech capital alongside Selam, a young child of the same species, for a groundbreaking exhibition on human evolution.

Africanews