Regions of the United States

Rare copy of first novel by black woman donated

A rare version of a book considered the first novel published in the U.S. by a Black woman has returned to her home state of New Hampshire.

An original first edition of Harriet Wilson's " Our Nig; or Sketches From the Life of a Free Black " was recently donated to Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire, WMUR-TV reports.

Top five Turkish canyons listed

Travel experts have selected Turkey's best five canyons to visit, with Ulubey in the Aegean province of Uşak topping the list, daily Milliyet has reported.

"Ulubey is the world's second longest canyon, and many movies have been shot here," the daily said, quoting the experts' opinions.

Aussies say James Cook’s ship was found, US says not so fast

Australian maritime experts said on Feb. 3 they believed they've found the wreck of one of the most important ships in the history of the South Pacific after it was scuttled in the U.S. more than 200 years ago.

But archaeologists in the U.S. quickly countered by saying the findings were premature and a breach of contract in their joint research.

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