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The Fertitta family has reached a deal to bring professional women's basketball back to Houston after nearly two decades. The legendary Houston Comets will return in 2027 after the family purchases the Connecticut Sun.
American officials have confirmed that immigration agents at Italy's Winter Olympics will provide intelligence support only, with no enforcement powers. All security operations remain under Italian control as the Games prepare to welcome the world.
The United States just handed back 337 stolen treasures to Italy, including a marble head of Alexander the Great missing since 1960. From ancient Roman coins discovered in a New Orleans backyard to Egyptian statues, this marks one of the biggest cultural property returns in recent history.
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A New Orleans couple found a 2,000-year-old Roman soldier's gravestone in their backyard, sparking an international mystery that ended with its return to Italy. The artifact, missing from an Italian museum since World War II, finally came home along with 300 other treasures.
Station Casinos surprised 10,000 employees with bonuses matching $1,000 for every year worked, totaling $70 million in company stock. Seven longtime workers who've been there since the 1970s received checks worth over $45,000 each.
A cold snap created spectacular ice formations up to 30 feet high on Germany's Elbe River, drawing crowds to marvel at nature's rare winter display. While shipping faces delays, locals are embracing the stunning icy spectacle unseen in a decade.