The United States marks the 250th anniversary of its independence with parades, fireworks and patriotic celebrations across the country, as a sweltering heat wave and political divisions shape this ye ...

When a potluck sneaks up, this list helps fill the table with dips, pasta salads, casseroles, sides, and desserts that travel ...

In many places, including the nation’s capital, the punishing heat has forced organizers to adjust plans for some events and ...

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect through 11 p.m. Friday while triple digit high temperatures continue through ...

Two Chicago police officers were shot on Friday afternoon in an incident that also left another person hospitalized, ...

The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them ...

This Fourth of July is expected to be the hottest on record for much of the U.S., and Maryland is already under an Extreme ...