The Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, which made June 19 a federal holiday, passed the U.S. Senate unanimously. The House was a different story, however, with fourteen members voting no. By ...

Scotland could be one step closer to becoming an independent country. The British government has been forced to play defense on calls for a second Scottish independence referendum, after the country’s ...

We ask visitors on the National Mall about independence and they tell us about the freedoms that are the most important to them. The Declaration: What Does Independence Mean To You? Editor's note on ...

<p><br><P> Do a quick Internet search of "Independence Day" and you might be surprised by what you find. This weekend's holiday is a major one in America, but this is only one country in the greater ...

For many Americans today, the grills are out, and the fireworks set to be lit off. But for others, today has a much deeper meaning. While most say today is all about enjoying friends, family, and, of ...

Most Americans carry impressions of the history and meaning of the commemoration of the nation’s independence, celebrated yearly on July 4. The history of events surrounding the emergence of what came ...

This year, Independence Day has special meaning in our family. As the nation celebrates its founding, our son and recent college graduate is moving cross-country to begin his new life and career. It’s ...

CLIMATEWIRE | Energy independence is having a moment in the run-up to November’s presidential election. “We were energy independent three years ago,” former President Donald Trump said at a rally last ...

Let’s start with the most likely scenarios regarding Cal's bowl possibilities: ---A Cal win over UCLA in Pasadena on Saturday night would probably give the Bears a berth in the Independence Bowl on ...