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Researchers say they’re closing in on Captain Cook’s ship

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Researchers say they believe the ship that legendary explorer Captain James Cook used to sail around the world is still submerged somewhere in Rhode Island's Newport Harbor, but it'll take a lot of work and money to try to identify it. The Rhode Island Marine Archaeology Project, which is leading the…
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DC celebrates another year of record-breaking tourist crowds

Spending by foreign and domestic tourists was a record $7.1 billion, a 4 percent increase over last year
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Cruz aides prepare for ‘somber’ night

Cruz is publicly vowing to stay in the race, regardless of the results
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Lawmaker promises Detroit teachers will get paid

DETROIT (AP) - A top Republican lawmaker says Detroit teachers will get paid and that lawmakers have never indicated they won't solve the district's financial problems. State House Appropriations Committee Chairman Al Pscholka told a hearing Tuesday that it's "time for us to act." Pscholka says it doesn't matter who's to blame for the state-managed…
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