Patrick Whittle

A bronze statue from the Titanic — not seen in decades and feared to be lost for good — is among the discoveries made by the company with salvage rights to the wreck site on its first expedition there in many years.

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Titanic expedition yields lost bronze statue, high-resolution photos and other discoveries

September 2, 2024 at 10:50 a.m.

A bronze statue from the Titanic — not seen in decades and feared to be lost for good — is among the discoveries made by the company with salvage rights...

The money will be used to address the needs of the country’s more than 400 national park sites, said Will Shafroth, president and CEO of the National Park Foundation.

Outdoors |
US national parks are receiving record-high gift of $100M

August 26, 2024 at 1:33 p.m.

The money will be used to address the needs of the country’s more than 400 national park sites, said Will Shafroth, president and CEO of the National Park Foundation.

A special commission created to investigate the deadliest shooting in Maine history is ready to issue its final report on Tuesday.

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Army and police missed chances to intervene before Maine mass shootings, final report says

August 20, 2024 at 11:22 a.m.

A special commission created to investigate the deadliest shooting in Maine history is ready to issue its final report on Tuesday.

The family of a French explorer who died in a submersible implosion have filed a wrongful death lawsuit seeking more than $50 million that accuses the sub’s operator of gross negligence.

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Family of explorer who died in the Titan sub implosion seeks $50M-plus in wrongful death lawsuit

August 7, 2024 at 1:05 p.m.

The family of a French explorer who died in a submersible implosion have filed a wrongful death lawsuit seeking more than $50 million that accuses the sub’s operator of gross...

The company that owns the salvage rights to the Titanic is undertaking its first expedition to the ship’s wreckage in years, and those involved in the mission said they have both heavy hearts and lofty goals for a trip happening a year after a submersible disaster involving another firm killed five people.

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The first Titanic voyage in 14 years is happening in the wake of submersible tragedy. Hopes are high

July 14, 2024 at 11:05 a.m.

The company that owns the salvage rights to the Titanic is undertaking its first expedition to the ship’s wreckage in years, and those involved in the mission said they have...

Former U.S. Marine Gerry Brooks died alone at a nursing home in Maine, abandoned and all but forgotten. Then the funeral home posted a notice asking if anyone would serve as a pallbearer or simply attend his burial. Within minutes, it was turning away volunteers to carry his casket. Hundreds of people who knew nothing about the 86-year-old beyond his name were giving him a final salute with full military honors Thursday. One veteran says “there’s so much negativity in the world. This is something people can feel good about and rally around.”

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A US veteran died at a nursing home, abandoned. Hundreds of strangers came to say goodbye.

June 20, 2024 at 4:58 p.m.

Former U.S. Marine Gerry Brooks died alone at a nursing home in Maine, abandoned and all but forgotten. Then the funeral home posted a notice asking if anyone would serve...

Unanswered questions linger a year after the implosion of the Titan submersible during its deep-sea voyage to the wreckage of the Titanic.

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Undersea explorers mark a tragic day. Things to know about the Titan disaster anniversary

June 18, 2024 at 10:20 a.m.

Unanswered questions linger a year after the implosion of the Titan submersible during its deep-sea voyage to the wreckage of the Titanic.

Tuesday marks one year since the Titan vanished on its way to the historic wreckage site in the North Atlantic Ocean.

Science |
A year after the Titan’s tragic dive, deep-sea explorers vow to pursue ocean’s mysteries

June 17, 2024 at 1:09 p.m.

Tuesday marks one year since the Titan vanished on its way to the historic wreckage site in the North Atlantic Ocean.

Scientists say a large number of whales visiting the waters off New England included an uncommon sighting of an orca eating a tuna and an unusually large group of an endangered species of whale.

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Large whale group spotted off New England includes orca eating a tuna, dozens of endangered species

June 13, 2024 at 1:51 p.m.

Scientists say a large number of whales visiting the waters off New England included an uncommon sighting of an orca eating a tuna and an unusually large group of an...

Federal authorities say a North Atlantic right whale has been spotted entangled in rope off New England in already devastating year for the vanishing animals. The right whales number less than 360 and are vulnerable to entanglement in fishing gear and collisions with ships. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says the entangled whale was seen Wednesday about 50 miles south of Rhode Island's Block Island. NOAA says in a statement the whale has rope coming out of both sides of its mouth and has been far from shore. That makes it difficult for rescuers to help.

Environment |
Right whale found entangled off New England in devastating year for the vanishing species

April 13, 2024 at 9:43 a.m.

Federal authorities say a North Atlantic right whale has been spotted entangled in rope off New England in already devastating year for the vanishing animals. The right whales number less...

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