Like so many famous songs of yore, "The Star-Spangled Banner" started as a poem, called “The Defence of Fort McHenry.” It was written by Francis Scott Key in 1814 during the War of 1812.

But his collection of fragments from the Star-Spangled Banner—one red swatch, one white—made him feel less like a have than a have-not. A friend possessed a blue scrap, and, without one for ...

SONGSTRESS Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza (pic) can thank her hard work and strategic planning as she marked her 30th year in the music industry. “You must plan ahead – think five to 10 years ...

The NCAA leaned on a different kind of star power for the national anthem at the Final Four. Four women, all NCAA student-athletes themselves, represented the surviving basketball teams and sang ...

The Smithsonian's Wurlitzer (its console above, with the Star-Spangled Banner) likely played the national ... its burnished white-and-gold console protected by a sheet of plastic.

Marion County Commission unanimously rejected a rezoning request for a 73-home development on a former landfill. Residents voiced concerns about soil contamination and unsuitable building ...

Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It is observed two days before Easter Sunday, falling on April 18, 2025. Commemorations vary across Christian denominations, often ...

Florida basketball has its newest guard. Former Princeton Tiger Xaivian Lee officially announced via Instagram on Wednesday night that he'll be transferring to join the Gators. Lee had previously ...

Today, I salute Veteran Scott Quick and the Veterans Outreach Center organization. Scott had a dream of bringing Veterans together and teaching them a skill. His mission was to help them learn to weld ...

The house at 135B Root Trail was among three that were owned by Jimmy Buffett's real estate company when the singer died in September 2023. Attorney Timothy J. Rooney Jr. manages the limited ...

AME Elite issues RM300mil Islamic notes under RM1.5bil programme Wut Thanittiraporn appointed new president and CEO of CIMB Thai Bursa Malaysia up 1.09%, a whisker away from key 1,500 level ...