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Beyond the ball drop: a pickle, pine cones, and a MoonPie will mark the new year

What is the surprising news in America today?

Confetti, champagne, and fireworks are some of the staples of a New Year's Eve celebration. But just as iconic may be the tradition of lowering or raising an object to ring in the new year.  See More . . .

Beyond the ball drop: a pickle, pine cones and a MoonPie will mark the new year

What is the surprising news in America today?

The Times Square ball drop in New York City is among the most famous examples, but the ritual is also performed around the country with some local flavor: It's not just with spheres — a duck decoy, a MoonPie, and a pickle are all used to hail the end of 2023. See More . . .

Holy Mole-y: A sniffer dog helps rediscover a rare mole

Scientists in South Africa have rediscovered 11 De Winton's golden moles, which haven't been seen since 1936. The tiny blind creatures have an iridescent coat and live largely underground. They appear to "swim" through sand, finding their way using sound and vibration. That helps them avoid being seen from the surface and explains why they were feared to have been wiped out. See More . . .

No turning back: The largest dam removal in U.S. history begins

The largest dam removal in U.S. history entered a critical phase this week, with the lowering of dammed reservoirs on the Klamath River.

On Thursday, the gate on a 16-foot-wide bypass tunnel at the base of Iron Gate dam, the lowest of those slated to be removed, was opened from a crack to 36 inches. See More . . .

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