Literature has the potential to create conditions and cultures that facilitate important endings and beginnings, such as abolition, such as independence, such as the end of apartheid, the end of ...

Wikimedia Commons/Deisenbe Fort Mose Fort Mose became the first free Black settlement in what is now the United States in ...

The American Revolution was one of the most significant events in world history because it created a "new thing called a citizen," iconic filmmaker Ken Burns told CBS News, as the nation ...

The 4th of July marks American independence from British rule. Read more about American Independence Day history, its profound meaning, and how America celebrates with parades.

A mechanical issue on an American Airlines flight caused the pilot to return to Las Vegas soon after takeoff Wednesday, June 25.

Experience the world's only solar-powered Ferris wheel transformed into a 90-foot-tall animated American flag at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier.

US Independence Day, celebrated every July 4, marks the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, when America declared freedom from British rule. The holiday is honored with fireworks ...

When the American colonies declared independence from Great Britain in 1776, John Adams wrote in a letter, “I am apt to believe that Independence Day will be celebrated, by succeeding ...

On July 5, 1775 — 250 years ago this Saturday — Britain’s North American colonies declared their loyalty to King George III. “We your Majesty’s faithful subjects of the colonies,” they ...

Five people were transported to the hospital Sunday after their American Airlines flight experienced “unexpected turbulence.” ...

‘American Idol’ Winner Jamal Roberts Receives Death Threats With Recent Decision originally appeared on Parade. When Jamal Roberts won American Idol this past May, it was a dream come true.

Benson Boone’s flair can’t make up for the fact that his songs aren’t very good and that he lacks a unique point of view.