The title "Land of Lincoln" is a well-known nickname for the state of Illinois. It highlights the deep historical and cultural connection between Abraham Lincoln and Illinois. Lincoln moved to ...

This 64-pound solid silver statue was stolen from the Houmas House Estate in Darrow, Louisiana, deputies say. It was created by sculptor Gustav Borglum who created Mount Rushmore, officials say.

WASHINGTON — For decades, Republican activists around the country could count on observing the same party tradition every year: rubber chicken breasts and a cash bar at an annual fund-raising dinner ...

The history of Labor Day and why it’s celebrated is rife with riots and protests. On Monday, protesters took to the streets across the U.S. and Lincoln. A scary moment unfolded in North Omaha on ...

With summer break in the rearview, I have been reflecting on our family adventures — you know, before the kids grow up and take away my car keys. This past Independence Day, I hauled them to Fort ...

Patricia Blankenfeld of Lincoln told Nebraska Lottery officials: “It’s usually raining or snowing on my birthday. This is much better.” LOTTERY Patricia Blankenfeld bought herself one heckuva birthday ...

Don't believe everything Google tells you. Otherwise, you could end up thinking scientists recommend eating rocks, Snoopy assassinated Abraham Lincoln, pizza is better with glue, and a goldendoodle ...

A birthday outing for young Phillies fan Lincoln turned into a viral MLB moment when a home-run ball from Harrison Bader sparked controversy. What could have been a disappointing experience instead ...

Sen. Eric Schmitt is a Republican U.S. senator from Missouri. The following are remarks as prepared by Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., on Sept. 2 at the National Conservatism Conference in Washington, D.C.