In May, two anniversaries that spurred the Civil War occurred between the United States and Mexico over a conflict that centered on Texas.
Author: Camille Fine, USA TODAY
2023 Most Endangered Historic Places in America list shows ‘connections between people, place’
The National Trust for Historic Preservation’s released an annual list which highlights cultural sites facing an array of threats.
Yosemite warns of more closures through July: What the park looks like amid record melts
Yosemite’s rivers may continue to see closures into the summer as record melts from snowpack cause rivers to rise.
Debutante balls, sweaty gyms and outrageous promposals: Photos tell America’s prom story
Prom marks the rite of passage that teens have celebrated since the 19th century. But it wasn’t always about ‘promposals,’ dresses and awkward photos.
Boy dies after sand dune collapses at Outer Banks; visitors urged to not dig holes
A teenager who became trapped after a sand dune collapsed and buried him on Saturday has died, the National Park Service said.
Interactive map: Top 5 most common invasive animal and insect in every US state
Interactive map shows every state’s most common invasive animals and insects.
US probes complaint that woman was trapped in flaming SUV
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it will investigate Dodge Journeys after a woman who was trapped in an enflamed SUV died.
In a first, DNA found on ancient elk tooth pendant helps ID owner from 20,000 years ago
Until now, confirming whether objects were used by certain people, like men or women, was almost impossible.
Owners of Longhorn Steakhouse, Olive Garden, expand fine-dining portfolio
The company that owns Ruth’s Chris Steak House is selling to Darden Restaurants.
World’s ‘first wellness retreat in a prison’: Infamous site converted into luxury hotel
At one point in Pentridge’s history, inmates were in cells for 23 hours a day under the ‘separate and silent’ system. Now, it will house tourists.