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Celebration of DC Cherry Blossoms Marks 100 Years of Japan’s Friendly Gift
Today, Washington, DC celebrates the first day of Spring and the opening of the annual Cherry Blossom Festival, commemorating the 100th anniversary of a...
US Delegation Remembers Holocaust Hero Wallenberg in Hungary
On a chilly day, a United States Congressional delegation and other officials laid a wreath at the Budapest monument to Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg,...
Is This the Most Beautiful Street in the World?
There are many memorable streets in cities across the globe, some marked by monuments and famous buildings. But the most scenic may be those...
King’s Legacy Honored At Memorial: A Symbol of the Best in America
Thousands attended the formal dedication Sunday of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial on the National Mall – an emotional day for those, including...
Join Thousands Converging on National Parks for Free Admission Saturday
Free admission for all, and a volunteer spirit to uplift many. That's what this weekend has in store throughout the US, to honor National...
Two Surprising Heroes in Libya’s Quest for Freedom
A billboard erected in the middle of the square in Benghazi gives thanks to the “Fantastic 4” -- Obama, Sarkozy, Cameron, and UN Ambassador...
Martin Luther King Memorial Opens Today on Washington Mall
The first memorial on the National Mall in Washington, DC, dedicated to a non-president, or a black American, opens today in honor of Martin...
UPDATED: The Real Lucy-in-the-Sky-With-Diamonds Honored by Childhood Pal Julian Lennon
Lucy Vodden was the subject of a painting brought home from nursery school by a young Julian Lennon, who showed it to his dad,...
12 of The Greatest Things to Love About America
What makes America great? On this, the 235th birthday of the nation's founding Declaration of Independence, it seems like a question we need to...
Cherry Blossom Festival Seeks Donations For Japan
Organizers of the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington D.C. are urging people to donate to the American Red Cross for earthquake relief efforts...
Cambodian Towns Renewed by Fair Trade, Employment and Artistic Revival
Siem Reap, famous today for the temples at Angkor Wat, was once famous for something entirely different: silk. Now the city’s old artisan reputation...
World Landmarks Light-Up With ‘End Polio’ Message in Final Push to Eradicate Disease
What do the Trevi Fountain in Rome, India’s Charminar monument, and the New York Stock Exchange building have in common? Each of these iconic...
25 Rescued Lions Start New Life in US After Circus Mistreatment
A record-breaking animal rescue operation ended Thursday when 25 Bolivian circus lions touched down at Denver airport in route to their new life within...
American Express Announces $10-Million Commitment for Historic Preservation
Today, American Express announced an additional $10 million in funding for their Partners in Preservation program. Launched in 2006, the program awards grants in...
Jon Stewart’s ‘Sanity’ Rally Will Help Restore National Mall, too
In the lead-up to Jon Stewart's Rally to Restore Sanity on the National Mall in Washington, he is encouraging participants to make donations to...
Farmer’s Roadside Stand Thrives on Honor System
Since 1946, a roadside honey stand has survived as a monument to the proposition that people are basically good.
That's because it runs on the...
A New Henge Discovered Near Stonehenge
A remarkable finding within a few hundred yards of the Stonehenge monument will completely change the way archeologists think about the iconic circle of...
New Vaccine Could Prevent Breast Cancer
Imagine a vaccine for adult women that would prevent breast cancer, just like the vaccines received as children prevented polio. Cleveland Clinic researchers have...
Peace Sculpture Unveiled, Born of Egyptian Student’s Gratitude for US Town
A 10-foot-tall peace sculpture was unveiled and dedicated to the people of Wausau, Wisconsin, recently, to build a bridge between them and their Arabs...
Solar Village Begins to Bloom on National Mall
A cluster of 20 solar-powered homes will open their doors to tourists as well as energy and design enthusiasts tomorrow in the 4th...