Born as a symbol of independence and harmony, the flag has in recent years become caught in the crossfire of controversies and disputes.

A wannabe influencer who posted a video dancing around a flagpole while on vacation in Turkey is facing up to five years in prison for disrespecting the national flag. Instagrammer @blittem, a tourist ...

Plus, catch Saturn and Neptune at their brightest; spy the "string of pearls" galaxy; and a close encounter of the moon and Jupiter. A night sky photographer enjoys the view of Moon, Venus, and ...

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Summer is nearing its end, but there is still lots to do this weekend with the Giants at MetLife Stadium, the NJ Airshow, car ...

In 1917, a kelp-cutting vessel christened the Point Loma was built for Swift & Co. of San Diego. Following the First World War, the idle craft was purchased by Hans Carstensen and converted to a ...

The slender crescent moon will be positioned close to the bright star Spica at sunset on Aug. 27, but you'll have to be quick to catch a glimpse of the cosmic duo before they follow the sun below the ...

As part of the grand finale of August's planetary parade, Mars will appear very close to the crescent moon on the night of Tuesday, August 26, 2025. To catch the breathtaking view, find a place to see ...

Look to the western horizon to catch a fleeting glimpse of the thin crescent moon alongside the red glow of Mars on Aug. 26, set among the stars of the constellation Virgo. Mars will sit less than 10 ...

The results are in, and Massachusetts residents have flooded the Seal, Flag, and Motto Advisory Commission with submissions that range from solemn to sidesplitting. Some sketches pay homage to pine ...