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Pearl Harbor survivor helps identify unknown dead
Ray Emory could not accept that more than one quarter of the 2,400 Americans who died at Pearl Harbor were buried, unidentified, in a volcanic crater.
No estimate on reopening Liberty Island; statue OK
The Statue of Liberty survived Superstorm Sandy with every crown spike in place, but its surrounding island was so badly damaged that the National ...
Calif oyster farm closure ends long battle
Kevin Lunny's struggle to keep his family's oyster farm running in Point Reyes National Seashore appears to be over, closing out an era of oysterman ...
Nation pays tribute to sacrifices of veterans
From sea to shining sea, the nation paid tribute to its members of the armed services Sunday, both with somber traditions such as a Virginia ...
Grand Canyon works through list for river trips
The Grand Canyon boasts some of the most spectacular views in the world, revealing a rich geological history that few ever see from the Colorado River ...
All Yosemite workers to be offered hantavirus test
Yosemite National Park will offer testing to all employees at the site to determine if they have ever been infected with a deadly mouse-borne virus, ...
Contractor chosen for Washington Monument repair
The National Park Service named a Massachusetts contractor Wednesday to repair the Washington Monument's earthquake damage, though it may take two ...
Park Service defends refusal to use wolves
The National Park Service acted properly when it ruled out using wolves to control the elk population in Rocky Mountain National Park, government ...
WTC memorial magnificent, but at a steep price
With its huge reflecting pools, ringed by waterfalls and skyscrapers, and a cavernous underground museum still under construction, the National Sept.
Report: Park Service warned about Yosemite rodents
The National Park Service was warned in 2010 that efforts should be stepped up to inspect for rodents in Yosemite and prevent them from entering areas ...
Yosemite officials say 1,700 visitors risk disease
The rustic tent cabins of Yosemite National Park — a favorite among families looking to rough it in one of the nation's most majestic settings — have ...