Originally known as Decoration Day, it began as a way to honor Civil War soldiers. For many, Memorial Day means a cookout, a day at the beach or a surefire three-day weekend. It's widely considered ...

Pope Francis lies in state in St. Peter’s Basilica ahead of his funeral on Saturday in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. The ...

During the Vietnam War, Da Nang was a major base for both the U.S. and South Vietnamese forces. The first American combat ...

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Memorial for soldiers, police killed amid mandatory service Bereaved family members shed tears during a ceremony at a ...

Acting President and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo (C, front) salutes the national flag during a ceremony at a national ...

WINONA, Minn. (WKBT) -- A Winona woman has been arrested and charged with two counts of second-degree manslaughter in ...

The Color Guard leads the 2024 Kennett Memorial Day Parade. Photo by Josh Case.

For a Memorial Day weekend that combines small-town charm with treasure hunting, Princeton offers an unexpected getaway in central Wisconsin. This riverside community, with just over 1,000 residents, ...

Lake Placid isn’t just a winter destination – Memorial Day weekend might be the perfect time to discover this Olympic village ...

Kendall Young Library will be hosting a variety of special events in May Plant Smarter, Not Harder with Alison Studer — Join us on Tuesday, May 13, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. to hear some landscaping Do’s ...

The Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial began construction on December 29, 1944, during the German Ardennes offensive.