The following press release was written by the U.S. National Genealogical Society: FALLS CHURCH, VA, 27 FEBRUARY 2024—The National Genealogical Society (NGS) recently launched a monthly workshop series—AI Toolbox—for everyone interested in learning how artificial intelligence (AI) can facilitate their family history research. The virtual workshops teach practical AI skills that help all genealogists become more efficient …
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Fee Schedule and Changes
The following is (part of) an announcement from the Homeland Security Department: AGENCY: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This final rule adjusts certain immigration and naturalization benefit request fees charged by USCIS. This rule also provides additional fee exemptions for certain humanitarian categories and makes changes …
Decades-Old Missing Person Case Solved After Relative Uploads DNA to Genealogy Site
About 54 years ago, a boy scout troop leader in Sauvie Island, Oregon stumbled upon a shallow grave. In the buried dirt seemed to be some forgotten clothing. In reality, it was the remains of a teenage girl. Her entire body, in skeletal form, was discovered underneath the grave, as well as pieces from a …