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Site of 6th-century miracle found in Jerusalem?

by -NO AUTHOR- -- (Haaretz) An Israeli archaeologist says he has found the site of a Sixth Century miracle documented by the Byzantine historian Procopius of Caesarea. In his book The Buildings more…

3,000-year-old artifacts linked to David, Goliath

by -NO AUTHOR- -- (MSNBC) An archaeological dig near Goliath's biblical hometown has yielded evidence of Judean religious practices 3,000 years ago, pointing up fresh historical connections to the stories of King more…

Pants on fire

by -NO AUTHOR- -- Suits her. Editor's note: Do you need something to smile about? Every day, WND selects the best joke offered up by readers and contributors to its Laughlines forum more…

The Beach Boys get around

by -NO AUTHOR- -- (PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE) Before the Eagles got back together in the '90s, they said it would happen when "hell freezes over." We can imagine the situation was just as more…

Solar flares heading toward Earth

by -NO AUTHOR- -- (HERALD SUN) Solar flares from a massive sunspot could reach Earth, space weather observers say. A pair of solar eruptions on Monday sent so-called coronal mass ejections towards more…

This day in WND History: May 10

by -NO AUTHOR- -- Zogby: Kerry will win in 2004 May 10, 2004: Six months out from the 2004 election, pollster John Zogby took a leap of faith and predicted a winner more…

Vidal Sassoon dead: Hairdresser dies at age 84

by -NO AUTHOR- -- (Huffington Post) Vidal Sassoon is dead at age 84, according to the Los Angeles Times. Sassoon, often referred to as the "founder of hairdressing," is credited with pioneering more…

Little Leaguer nails unassisted triple play

by -NO AUTHOR- -- (PERRY HALL PATCH) — If only Little League had instant replay. Cristian Banks, a 7-year-old Fullerton Elementary student, completed a rare unassisted triple play on May 3. Coach more…

Punk rocker comes out as transgender

by -NO AUTHOR- -- (ABC NEWS) — Tom Gabel, singer of the punk rock band Against Me!, has revealed to Rolling Stone that he’s making the transition from man to woman. In more…