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Indonesian handprints are the oldest cave art found yet

NEW YORK (AP) — Handprints on cave walls in a largely unexplored area of Indonesia may be the oldest rock art studied so far, dating back to at least 67,800 years ago.

The tan-colored prints analyzed by Indonesian and Australian researchers on the island of Sulawesi were made by blowing pigment over hands placed against the cave walls, leaving an outline. Some of the fingertips were also tweaked to look more pointed.

This prehistoric art form suggests the Indonesian island was home to a flourishing artistic culture. To figure out how old the paintings were,... Read More

Second fatal train crash shocks Spain as death toll in the first collision rises to 43

GELIDA, Spain (AP) — Commuter rail service in Spain's northeastern Catalonia region was suspended Wednesday after a Barcelona commuter train crashed the night before, killing one person and injuring 37 others, authorities said.

The crash came two days after Spain’s worst railway disaster since 2013, which left many Spaniards in disbelief. The death toll in that crash, in southern Spain, rose to 43.

The commuter train on Tuesday night hit a retaining wall that fell onto the tracks near the Catalan town of Gelida, about 37 kilometers (23 miles) outside Barcelona,... Read More

House Republicans begin push to hold the Clintons in contempt of Congress over the Epstein probe

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans started a push Wednesday to hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, opening the prospect of the House using one of its most powerful punishments against a former president for the first time.

The contempt proceedings are an initial step toward a criminal prosecution by the Department of Justice that, if successful, could send the Clintons to prison in a dispute over compelling them to testify before the House Oversight Committee.
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Centuries of love letters go on display at the National Archives in London

LONDON (AP) — Love is, famously, a many-splendored thing. It can encompass longing, loneliness, pain, jealousy, grief — and, sometimes, joy.

As Valentine’s Day approaches, the many facets of passion are going on display in an exhibition called “Love Letters” at Britain’s National Archives that covers five centuries.

Curator Victoria Iglikowski-Broad said that the documents recount “legendary romances from British history” involving royalty, politicians, celebrities and spies, “alongside voices of everyday people.”

“We’re trying to open... Read More

Wall Street rises after Trump says he won't use force to take Greenland

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market is bouncing back from its worst day since October, though some signs of fear remain on Wall Street Wednesday about President Donald Trump’s desire to take Greenland.

The S&P 500 climbed 0.7% after Trump said in a speech before business and government leaders in Europe that he would not use force to take “the piece of ice.” The potential de-escalation in rhetoric around Greenland helped the index recover some of its 2.1% drop from the day before and pull closer to its all-time high set earlier this month.

The Dow Jones... Read More

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Indonesian handprints are the oldest cave art found yet

Second fatal train crash shocks Spain as death toll in the first collision rises to 43

House Republicans begin push to hold the Clintons in contempt of Congress over the Epstein probe

Centuries of love letters go on display at the National Archives in London

Wall Street rises after Trump says he won't use force to take Greenland

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